Producer, Tamil Current Affairs

Mediacorp Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediacorp Pte Ltd is seeking a Tamil-language producer to research, write, film, edit, and deliver episodes for the Ethiroli weekly current affairs programme in Singapore. You will closely collaborate with the presenter during filming and contribute to promotional materials across television, radio and digital platforms.

You should have 2–5 years of journalism or media experience and a strong passion for Tamil language and current affairs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Research, prepare, produce and deliver episodes for Ethiroli weekly programme.
• Arrange interviews, filming, editing and create trailers/promos.
• Collaborate closely with the presenter during filming.
• Script and produce promotional packages for TV, radio, digital and social media to maximise reach.
• Build connections with Tamil-speaking personalities and influencers; leverage grassroots networks.

Skills

Tamil language

Multimedia shooting

Video editing

Interview skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

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