Production Manager at StarTimes Media
Leading Digital TV industry player StarTimes Media (K) Co. Ltd is seeking a highly motivated and skilled professional who is suitably qualified to fill in the position of a Production Manager.
Job Objective: The Production Manager interprets and implements the vision of Head of Production in quest to ensure localization of content and channels.
Department: Content
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Nurture and Develop positive relations with content providers (Local Producers and 3rd party international channels), acquire their forward schedule
- Efficiently manage all aspects of content production; schedules, budgets, copyright clearance, reporting etc.
- Supervision of all personnel in Production and Post-Production unit including:
- Reporters/Presenters//Cameramen, editors
- Manage all technical and QC aspects suitable content-building and production
- Responsible for dubbing studio (based on HQ directive) and the dubbing artists
- Pioneer the development of low-budget reality TV concept and Event TV (in collaboration with Production Head)
- Prepare production schedules/script breakdowns and confirm appropriate time allocation for all processes.
- Provide logistical breakdowns of scripts, detailing all aspects of production requirements,
- Maintain a proper record of raw material/content produced – complete with detailed metadata
- Organizing and directing production schedules (including scheduling studio or location interviews, studio discussion, special focus documentaries recordings, drama presentation, vox populi, special projects, television commercials, event coverage etc).
- Assist Content Director (and AD Sales Dept) in development of product-placement concepts and strategies (aimed at local potential sponsors)
Skills and Competencies:
(a) StarTimes Personality:
- Integrity and diligence
(b) Professional Competence
- Time management
- Goal oriented and self-driven
- Good problem analysis and problem solving skills
- Honest and open minded
- Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment.
- A high sense of responsibility
(c) Work related capability:
- Excellent oral and writing skills
- Good inter-personal skills and a team player
- Work effectively to support various levels of management
- A keen eye for detail and a critical mind
- Creative and Innovative
- Patience and concentration
- A high level of self-motivation, commitment and dedication
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines;
Education / Experience:
- Minimum, Diploma in the fields of Journalism, Mass Communication
- Must have at the minimum 7 years’ experience
- Should have thorough knowledge of international and local content trends
- Must have strong practical production knowledge with proven record to that effect
- Must have previous working experience on drama series in the same capacity or other equivalent experience.
- Have working experience with DSLR and other types of professional cameras and production gear
- Should have international working experience in the media/production circle will be an added advantage
- Should have a strong command of English and the local language
- Able to manage production budgets and schedules effectively.
- Have thorough knowledge of international and local content trends
- Should have international working experience in the media/production circle will be an added advantage
- Should have strong media and content producer relationships.
- Must be willing to travel
Salary: A competitive remuneration commensurate with knowledge and experience will be offered to the successful candidate.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to send their application letters and CV’s quoting relevant skills and experience with the position applied for as the subject to kenyahr@startimes.com.cn
Kindly include names of three referees and a daytime telephone contact.
Interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
