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
- 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 stories
- Create unique visual contents for social media; enhance stories with Graphics/Multimedia
- Keeping track of social media and develop trends and issues monitored into news stories
- Analyse digital data on a regular basis and suggest new strategies
- Develop 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 position
- Focus on community events and audience-focused initiatives to grow our community content
- Assume a pivotal role in Seithi's outreach projects
- Collaborate 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 users
- Understand the role of Tamil News and our audience while delivering our content
- Exercise high standards of accuracy, objectivity and timeliness
- Adhere to editorial guidelines while writing and editing scripts
- You will also be handling other duties as requested by your supervisor
Qualifications
- 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 spoken
- You 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
