Senior Producer/Producer - Current Affairs
The Senior Producer/Producer - Current Affairs is responsible for the development of current affairs stories broadcasted on television channels. He/ She is responsible for building the content development pipeline by identifying relevant current affairs topics that are of interest to target audience based on market data and user feedback. He is also responsible for reviewing the content to ensure it is accurate and objective as well as review the script to align with the footage captured. He is expected to lead innovation efforts in content development and implement digital strategies to maximize reach and engagement. In addition, he is also expected to participate in fundraising and sponsorship initiatives to secure required budgets for production. He typically works in a newsroom but may be assigned field activities at times. He should be able to adapt quickly to changes and perform well in a dynamic environment. He ought to be systematic, highly organized and has the ability to communicate effectively. He should also have creative-writing abilities and a background in journalism or mass communications. He should also be familiar with camera, sound and editing systems.
Skills and Competencies
Technical Skills & Competencies
Generic Skills & Competencies
Critical Work Functions and Key Tasks
• Manage research efforts on topics and background information for topics to be featured on current affairs programmes
• Analyse customer trends and viewers' feedback to understand target audience preferences
• Monitor competitor's activities and trends to guide the development of programme concepts
• Review content for current affairs programmes to propose edits that align to creative and technical requirements
• Review content to ensure all content complies with editorial guidelines, policies and regulatory requirements
• Keep up to date with local and international current affairs using the news channels, social media platforms and other online sources
• Maintain relationships with key industry influencers by building credibility and trust
• Oversee takes using production monitors and advise crew on re-takes if required
• Compose the visual details of each shot by finalising camera angles, lighting, positioning and movement of subjects
• Review production progress and budgetary adherence on a regular basis
• Coordinate the distribution of deadlines and assignments
• Drive creation of trailers and content descriptions to be utilized for marketing
• Prepare programmer proposals for key stakeholders to support fundraising and sponsorship efforts
• Manage project to meet schedules, budget, manpower and technical quality targets
• Manage project discipline to document scope changes, issues and risks that affect implementation
• Assist users, technical staff and management to determine and resolve issues associated with project implementation
• Support regular project reviews to recommend schedule changes, cost or resource adjustments