Senior/Producer, Singapore Output
Full-time
Senior Executive
2 months ago
Job DescriptionEditorialAssist or execute major news projects and special cross-platform coverageAssist or lead live coverage, including breaking news.....
Job Description
Editorial
- Assist or execute major news projects and special cross-platform coverage
- Assist or lead live coverage, including breaking news, wheels and special events, when necessary
- Script and produce explainers and backgrounders
- Suggest follow up stories and/or improvements to existing stories
- Exercise editorial experience to make calls on how to prioritise certain news content over others
- Be the final gatekeeper against errors by combing scripts for typos, factual inaccuracies and incorrect technical instructions
Production
- Be technically adept at TV production, including being able to use various audio and video editing software and the Octopus word processing tool
- Ensure all technical commands are correctly coded in good time for air
- Be able to illustrate stories by commissioning maps and other graphics, checking relevant national broadcasters and news feeds
- Line produce News Tonight and Singapore Tonight news bulletins
- Manage rundowns by trimming stories, dropping content and/or adding last minute news items
- Manage the timing and duration of new bulletin.
- Handle live coverage with a reporter and/or camera crew on location
Qualifications
- Possess a relevant Degree
- At least 2 years of journalism experience
- Working knowledge using newsroom editing systems
- Excellent command of English
- Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Be prepared to work irregular hours
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