Programming & Production (Advertising, Arts & Media)Contribute towards production of daily Tamil news content primarily across all digital and social media platforms and occasionally for TV and radio.Content would be garnered through reporting assignments, adapted from other platforms and self-generated storiesCreate unique visual contents for social media; enhance stories with Graphics/MultimediaKeeping track of social media and develop trends and issues monitored into news storiesAnalyse digital data on a regular basis and suggest new strategiesDevelop strong contacts as well as nurture close ties within the Indian and Tamil-speaking community and other news makers. Connections with key personalities and influencers within the Indian/Tamil-speaking community is a valuable resource for this positionFocus on community events and audience-focused initiatives to grow our community content.Assume a pivotal role in Seithi's outreach projectsCollaborate with youth contributors to brainstorm ideas and create engaging content tailored for our young audience.Assist in developing effective strategies for various social media platforms.You must be able to write fast and in an engaging fashion to attract usersUnderstand the role of Tamil News and our audience while delivering our contentExercise high standards of accuracy, objectivity and timelinessAdhere to editorial guidelines while writing and editing scriptsYou will also be handling other duties as requested by your supervisorQualificationRequirements :Degree either in Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies or Arts & Social Sciences.At least 1-2 years' experience in journalism or media related fields.Passion for and command of Tamil language — both written and spokenYou must have a strong in interest in news and current affairs as well as local Indian/Tamil issues.Familiarity with social media platforms as a tool for news gathering as well as interest/knowledge in mobile reporting and its technologies.Working knowledge of filming and video editing software would be an added advantage.Must have a constant urge to learn the latest technologies.Broadcast Media, Entertainment and Publishing Mediacorp is Singapore's leading media company with the most complete range of platforms, spanning television, radio, newspapers, magazines, movies, digital and out-of-home media.It pioneered the development of Singapore's broadcasting industry, with the broadcast of Radio in 1936 and Television in 1963.Today, Mediacorp has over 50 products and brands in four languages (English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil), reaching out to all adults in Singapore every week.Initiatives in the new digital space include Internet TV-on-demand, High Definition TV broadcast and Over-the-Top (OTT) interactive services.Beyond Singapore, Mediacorp is an active regional player through co-productions in TV dramas and movies, magazines publishing, as well as Channel NewsAsia International, one of the first Asian-owned English news channels.Our financial and strategic relationship in the region includes International Media Corporation in Vietnam, which was set up to develop and produce television entertainment and economic news content. Mediacorp also has a stake in Singapore-based retail firm Reebonz, one of the region's fastest growing luxury online retailers and a majority stake in Cubinet Interactive, a Malaysian digital games publisher.Winner of numerous international awards and accolades including Asian Television Awards' Terrestrial Broadcaster of the Year, Mediacorp's mission is to engage, entertain and enrich audiences by harnessing the power of creativity.Mediacorp is Singapore's leading media company with the most complete range of platforms, spanning television, radio, newspapers, magazines, movies, digital and out-of-home media.It pioneered the development of Singapore's broadcasting industry, with the broadcast of Radio in 1936 and Television in 1963.Today, Mediacorp has over 50 products and brands in four languages (English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil), reaching out to all adults in Singapore every week.Initiatives in the new digital space include Internet TV-on-demand, High Definition TV broadcast and Over-the-Top (OTT) interactive services.Beyond Singapore, Mediacorp is an active regional player through co-productions in TV dramas and movies, magazines publishing, as well as Channel NewsAsia International, one of the first Asian-owned English news channels.Our financial and strategic relationship in the region includes International Media Corporation in Vietnam, which was set up to develop and produce television entertainment and economic news content. Mediacorp also has a stake in Singapore-based retail firm Reebonz, one of the region's fastest growing luxury online retailers and a majority stake in Cubinet Interactive, a Malaysian digital games publisher.Winner of numerous international awards and accolades including Asian Television Awards' Terrestrial Broadcaster of the Year, Mediacorp's mission is to engage, entertain and enrich audiences by harnessing the power of creativity.Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr
