Senior Producer , Chinese Drama Productions

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