Senior / Producer, Tamil News (Based in Singapore)

Responsibilities

• The team at Tamil News & Current Affairs produces content for radio, TV and digital/social platforms
• As a Senior Producer, you will be responsible for producing and overseeing the content for the radio and TV bulletins
• Based on your experience, you would handle any of the specific roles on a given day: radio line producer; TV line producer or vetter
• As a radio line producer, you would copytaste, write and compile the daily radio bulletins. As a TV line producer, you would oversee the production of the daily TV bulletin as well manage the team that produces this
• Depending on your experience, we may also consider you for a reporting position
• This role requires a seasoned journalist/producer who has a keen news sense and bilingual competency
• You must uphold and maintain the expected standards pertaining to accuracy, objectivity and timelines
• You must understand the role of Tamil News within the larger community
• Connections with key personalities and newsmakers within the Indian/Tamil-speaking community are valuable assets for this position
• You need to be a team player as your role requires close coordination with your newsroom colleagues as well as colleagues from other departments across Mediacorp
• You may also be involved in projects and duties assigned by the Chief Editor

Qualifications

• Good University Degree preferably in Mass Communication or related fields.
• At least 5 to 7 years of experience in a related field
• Have a good command of Tamil, both written and spoken
• Have a strong interest in local and international news and current affairs
• A dynamic individual who is a team player with good communications skill
• Be prepared to work irregular hours, public holidays and weekends
• Possess tactful communication and interpersonal skills
• Be creative and independent