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
Purpose of this role:
To ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of all technical aspects of production - including camera, sound, and lighting - by coordinating resources, scheduling crew, managing external vendors and supporting production teams in delivering high-quality outputs.
Scope:
- Plan crew schedules and assign tasks based on production requirements.
- Work closely with production teams to ensure technical and manpower needs are met.
- Call for quotations, negotiate and manage external vendors for external crew and additional equipment requirements.
- Provide hands-on support in troubleshooting technical issues during shoots.
- Ensure operational efficiency, safety, and adherence to production timelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage roster for cameramen, soundmen, lighting men and camera crew assistants.
- Assign crew members to productions based on skills, availability and workload.
- Plan and prepare technical setups (camera rigs, sound systems, lighting arrangements) ahead of each shoot.
- Ensure equipment is properly maintained, calibrated and in working order before deployment.
- Source quotations, compare vendors and recommend cost-effective solutions for equipment and filming services.
- Manage relationships with vendors.
- Coordinate with productions to align technical requirements with manpower schedules.
- Oversee on-site technical execution, providing immediate solutions to any operational issues.
- Monitor and track equipment usage, servicing schedules and consumables.
- Implement operational checklists, procedures and safety protocols.
Complexity Management:
- Balancing crew availability with multiple simultaneous productions.
- Managing sudden changes in schedules, last-minute production requirements or urgent technical needs.
- Ensuring zero downtime or technical failures during critical shoots.
- Coordinating manpower and equipment within tight deadlines.
- Maintaining crew productivity and smooth operations while adapting to evolving technologies.
QUALIFICATIONSFunctional & Technical Competencies:
- Strong understanding of camera, sound and lighting operations with hands-on troubleshooting ability.
- Quick thinking and resourceful in resolving technical and logistical issues.
- Ability to plan, organize and execute production support efficiently.
- Skilled in sourcing, negotiating and managing external partners and vendors.
- Ability to optimise resource for delivery of quality production.
- Ability to manage vendors.
Qualification and Experience:
- Diploma/Degree in relevant discipline.
- 8-10 years of related work experience in media production, broadcast or film industry.
- Experience in organising and overseeing daily production requirements for camera unit.
Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Mediacorp TV Singapore Pte Ltd
