Producer, International News

Job Description:

Responsibilities

* Contribute towards the production of daily news bulletins and specials. This will include stacking rundowns, writing stories, integrating graphics and video/images to tell compelling, relevant stories.
* Depending on work experience, direct production of news programmes by assigning stories to writers, coordinating requests for graphics, planning sequences with the studio crew, and executing live programmes.
* Produce news packages using wire agency material, conceptualising and writing scripts, integrating relevant soundbites, and editing packages.
* Break news on air quickly and accurately. React to developing stories, amend scripts and bulletin rundowns to reflect the new line-up of stories.
* Conceptualise graphics, including Augmented Reality graphics, to tell stories in a more dynamic and interactive manner.
* Identify relevant topics for interviews and potential analysts, CEOs, news makers, etc. Research and develop a line of questioning with editors and presenters aimed at breaking news and getting scoops.
* Maintain updated knowledge of global developments by monitoring trends, competitors' activities and viewers' feedback, and contextualising stories for an Asian audience.
* Uphold and maintain news programme quality by performing regular checks, reviewing feedback, and identifying areas where improvement is necessary.
* Ensure editorial guidelines of the Company and policies set by regulators are strictly adhered to.
* As needed, vet inserts, packages, and reports put together by other team members to make sure scripts are accurate, succinct, and ready for air.

Qualifications

* Possess a relevant degree
* Two years of experience in a newsroom, including internships, is preferred
* Applicants with experience in communications or public relations will be considered
* Working knowledge of video editing systems
* Excellent command of English
* Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
* Be prepared to work irregular hours
* Fresh graduates from universities will be considered