The posting
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
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RESPONSIBILITIES
Purpose of the role
Lead production team in conceptualizing creative vision of writer's, executive producers, and other originators' vision and drives its execution into a coherent, marketable, entertaining, or informative program/drama within stipulated budget and timeframe.
Scope of the role
Lead and supervise the work of the production team comprising creative staff, cast and crew- studio recording, outdoor filming, editing, packaging from pre-production till post-production phase in producing quality programs/drama.
Manage overall production planning, schedule, budget to ensure timely delivery of programs/drama.
Key responsibilities
- Translate creatively a writer's, executive producers', and other originators' vision into a coherent, marketable, entertaining or informative program/drama
- Work with production team on pre-production, overseeing scripts, script reads and rehearsals with casts; to conduct production meetings with creative and technical teams; Collaborate with all functions in production team, including technical crew, make-up, and styling teams to set the desirable direction for the show
- To contribute ideas and contents for story developments, treatment, and script discussions
- Lead production team in production - direct production crew and artistes on location and in studios
- Lead production team on post-production which includes overseeing video editing, final music and effects mix of the final product before it goes on air; In charge of the direction and post-production (editing and show packaging) of drama projects
- Assist Executive Producer in planning and budgetary of productions
- Responsible for management of work within production budget given, and track production spendings for each programmes assigned
- Responsible in tracking of usage and payment of creative services packages, facilities, crew, and talents for productions
- Responsible for casting and managing talents and performers
- Troubleshoot issues arising from the production
- Ensure compliance of the production team to meet workplace safety and health regulations
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 3- 5 years of experience in directing productions for Producer's roles and more than 5 years for Senior Producer's role
- Diploma qualification minimally
- Single and multi-camera directing skills required.
- Strong panel work in managing complex live studio shows
- Directing production: Plan camera shots for effective coverage to tell a story. Work within budget & within production timeframe. Direct crew to ensure smooth production. Manage the overall production. Ensure production is completed within stipulated timeline.
- Communication: Deliver accurate, clear and concise messages that influence audiences. Ability to recognize when others are having difficulty understanding. Adapt to the needs of diverse stakeholders and/or complex situations.
- Supervisory skills - Anticipate work challenges and take proactive steps to provide solutions and make recommendations.
- Decision Making: Evaluate multiple strategies when developing problem solution alternatives, uses cost/benefit analyses to make well-informed decisions, Implement solutions to commonly occurring problems and addresses complex, unique problems as directed; decision-making impact may involve relatively significant consequences.
Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Mediacorp TV Singapore Pte Ltd



