Freelance Adjudicator in Singapore

About Guinness World Records

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS (GWR) is the global authority on record-breaking achievement. The iconic annual Guinness World Records book has sold over 170 million copies in more than 40 languages. GWRs original branded television programs are produced in 22 territories, and the GWR YouTube channel boasts more than 130 million subscribers. The GWR website receives 19.1 million sessions annually, and we engage with over 41.7 million fans on Facebook.

Title: Freelance Adjudicator

Location: Based in Singapore, with work primarily taking place across Southeast Asian countries

Type: Part time & Freelance

Supervised by: GWR Tokyo office

The Opportunity

Guinness World Records (GWR) Records Creative Team is responsible for processing all record breaking claims worldwide as well as servicing the needs of the other departments in the office.

Adjudicators are fully trained professionals who can represent the GWR brand in all circumstances and can adjudicate all types of records. The adjudicators is not a permanent member of staff and works only in the capacity of an Official Adjudicator when required for events, adjudications, TV programs, Challenge Fairs and other record initiatives in Southeast Asian countries organized by the GWR Tokyo office.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

To adjudicate live Official Record Attempts, primarily in the Southeast Asian countries, as instructed by GWR Tokyo office, determine if the record was successful or not and present the record holder with an Official Certificate.

To report on the outcome of these attempts, providing the necessary evidence, documentation, pictures, and contacts.

To be an ambassador of the GWR brand and represent GWR at events, media interviews, conferences, etc.

Candidate Capabilities

About 3- year relevant work experience

Strong passion for the GWR brand

Native-level English skills required.

Background in presenting, acting, journalism or sports refereeing.

Availability to work part-time, often during the weekend.

Outspoken, articulate, and comfortable to speak and deal with the media, including potential TV appearances.

Able to communicate effectively to anyone, in any environment and flexible to accept frequent changes and unexpected circumstances.

Experienced in customer service, with the general public as well as business to business.

Cross cultural sensitivity and empathy to deal with customers from all over the world.

Psychological resilience to cope with stress.

Flexibility and comfort with managing last minute travel changes.

Ability to think quick and make decisions autonomously.