COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Mediacorp is Singapore's largest content creator and national media network, operating a suite of TV channels, radio stations, and multiple digital platforms. Its mission is to engage, entertain, and enrich audiences by harnessing the power of creativity.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where talent thrives. Our hiring decisions are made based on merit and fit-to-role. If you have a disability or special need which requires accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application. We will be happy to support as necessary.

Thank you for your interest and application to this role. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

RESPONSIBILITIES

News Archiving & Content Management

Manage the archiving and preservation of News and Current Affairs content, including news rushes, interviews, live feeds, programmes, documentaries and historically significant material
Identify content of editorial, historical and future research value and ensure important events, personalities, organisations and locations are properly documented
Maintain the integrity and accessibility of archived content and support National Archives and other authorised archive requirements
Perform quality control of ingested and archived video and audio to ensure content meets required standards

Metadata, Taxonomy & Discoverability

Create, review and maintain accurate metadata to ensure news content is easily searchable and retrievable
Develop and apply consistent taxonomy, controlled vocabulary, keywords and tagging standards for people, organisations, locations, events and subjects
Apply editorial and historical context to metadata and improve the discoverability of important and legacy content
Regularly review metadata and taxonomy to reflect evolving newsroom terminology and requirements

AI-Assisted Metadata & Tagging

Use AI-assisted tools such as speech-to-text, facial recognition, object detection and automated tagging to support metadata creation and content discovery
Review and validate AI-generated metadata and correct inaccurate, incomplete or irrelevant information
Map AI-generated tags to the appropriate newsroom taxonomy to maintain consistency and improve search accuracy
Apply news knowledge and editorial judgement to provide context that may not be accurately captured through automation
Keep abreast of AI developments and identify opportunities to improve archive tagging, search and retrieval

Archive Research & Newsroom Support

Support journalists, producers and editors in researching and retrieving current and historical footage
Identify relevant archive material for breaking news, anniversaries, obituaries, documentaries, special programmes and other editorial requirements
Provide guidance to newsroom users on effective archive search and retrieval using PAM/MAM and AI-assisted search tools
Proactively identify archive content with potential for reuse across TV, digital and social platforms

Rights, Governance & Continuous Improvement

Maintain relevant information on content ownership, usage rights, restrictions and expiry dates
Ensure archive content is managed in accordance with copyright, editorial, privacy, data governance and content security requirements
Work with Editorial, Production and Technology teams to improve archive workflows, metadata standards, taxonomy and search capabilities
Support digitisation, archive migration and the adoption of new technologies as newsroom and video management workflows evolve

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree or Diploma in Mass Communication, Media Management, Journalism, Archives/Information Management, Broadcast Technology or a related field
Relevant experience in TV news, broadcast media, video management, digital archives or media asset management
Strong knowledge and interest in news, current affairs and historical events, with good research skills and editorial awareness
Good understanding of metadata, taxonomy, controlled vocabulary, tagging and content discoverability
Familiarity with PAM/MAM systems and AI-assisted tools for speech-to-text, facial recognition, object/scene detection, metadata tagging and content search
Ability to review, validate and enhance AI-generated metadata, applying news knowledge, editorial judgement and historical context to ensure accuracy and relevance
Comfortable learning and adopting emerging AI and digital technologies relevant to video management and news archiving
Strong attention to detail, with good communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with editorial, production and technical teams

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Mediacorp Pte. Ltd.

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