Producer, Current Affairs (Talking Point)

Mediacorp Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking a full-time Producer for the CNA Insider YouTube show to lead production from concept to post-production. You will guide the team to deliver compelling, well-researched content on tight deadlines.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with a passion for content creation, storytelling, and knowledge of News & Current Affairs. Journalism background is a bonus and willingness to work long, irregular hours including weekends is required.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency and writing skills
• Keen interest in content creation
• Ability to tell a good story
• Strong interest and knowledge in News & Current Affairs
• Dynamic, creative and a good team player
• Able to perform well under pressure and work long irregular hours
• Willing to work on weekends or public holidays when required
• Degree in any discipline

Responsibilities

• End-to-end production from conceptualization to post production under guidance
• Oversee production with a team including editors and producers
• Communicate effectively, solve problems, and meet deadlines
• Collaborate with reporters and crew to harness creative energy
• Journalism background is a bonus

Skills

English writing

Storytelling

News & Current Affairs

Team player

Communication

Deadline driven

Education

Degree in any discipline

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Mediacorp is Singapore’s largest content creator and national media network, operating a suite of TV channels, radio stations, and multiple digital platforms. Its mission is to engage, entertain, and enrich audiences by harnessing the power of creativity.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where talent thrives. Our hiring decisions are made based on merit and fit-to-role. If you have a disability or special need which requires accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application. We will be happy to support as necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The team behind this show that you see on CNA Insider You Tube is looking for a full-time Producer.

In our parlance, the Producer is overall in-charge of a production from conceptualization to post production. You should be capable of seeing a production from end to end under the guidance of an executive Producer.

If you are a good communicator, a problem solver, a stickler for facts, a team player with a healthy respect for deadlines, and carry a positive vibe to boot, we want you!

You should have at least some experience working on long-form FACTUAL programmes - minimally productions that are 23 minutes or longer.

We won’t lie. It will be a challenging job that require you to harness the creative energies of your crew, video editor, assistant producer and other team members.

Journalism background is a bonus.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements

• A good command of the English language and good writing skills
• Has keen interest on content creation
• Ability to tell a good story
• Must have strong interest and knowledge in News & Current Affairs
• A dynamic, creative and a good team player.
• Able to perform well under pressure even as you put in long and irregular hours.
• Willing to work on weekends or public holidays when required
• Degree in any discipline