Producer, Tamil Current Affairs

HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediacorp in Singapore seeks a producer for Ethiroli current affairs, responsible for researching, scripting and delivering weekly episodes. You will arrange interviews, film, edit, and produce promotional packages across TV, radio, digital and social platforms.

You will work closely with the presenter, build connections within the Indian/Tamil-speaking community, and contribute to other CA and News projects while supporting marketing and events initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies or Arts & Social Sciences.
• 2–5 years’ experience in journalism or media fields.
• Passion for and command of Tamil language both written and spoken.
• Strong interest in news and current affairs, including local Indian Tamil issues.
• Working knowledge of filming and video editing software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research, preparation, production and delivery of episodes for the Ethiroli current affairs programme.
• Arrange interviews, filming, editing, and related work such as trailers and promos.
• Work closely with the presenter for filming.
• Script and produce promotional packages for television, radio, digital and social media platforms to maximise reach.
• Connections with key personalities and influencers within the Indian/Tamil-speaking community and grassroots level are valuable assets.
• Write in an engaging way to appeal to the audience.
• Work on other programmes produced by the Current Affairs and the News teams.
• Contribute to promotional/marketing and ground events for CA programmes.
• Assist with projects and duties assigned by the Editor or Chief Editor.
• Be a team player coordinating with fellow producers, assistant producer and the production team.
• Basic multi‑media shooting and video editing skills are useful.

Skills

Tamil language

Video editing

Journalism

Story scripting

Education

Degree in Journalism / Mass Communication / Media Studies / Arts & Social Sciences

Job 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

• You will be responsible for the research, preparation, production and delivery of episodes for the weekly Ethiroli current affairs programme
• This will include arranging interviews, filming, editing as well as related work such as trailers and promos
• You need to work closely with the presenter for your episode, especially in filming
• You will also script and produce promotional packages for television, radio, digital and social media platforms to maximise the reach of Ethiroli
• Connections with key personalities and influencers within the Indian/Tamil-speaking community as well as grassroots level are valuable assets for this position
• You must be able to write in an engaging way to ensure your episode appeals to your audience
• In addition to Ethiroli episodes you may also be asked to work on other programmes produced by the Current Affairs team and the News team
• You will also be asked to work on promotional/marketing as well as ground events pertaining to the promotion of the CA programmes
• You may also be involved in projects and duties assigned by the Editor or Chief Editor
• You need to be a team player as your role requires close coordination with your fellow producers, assistant producer as well as the production team
• Basic multi‑media shooting and video editing skills are useful

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree either in Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies or Arts & Social Sciences
• At least 2 to 5 years’ experience in journalism or media related fields
• Passion for and command of Tamil language both written and spoken
• You must have a strong interest in news and current affairs as well as local Indian/Tamil issues
• Working knowledge of filming and video editing software would be an added advantage