Assistant Programming Manager (1-Year Contract)
Mediacorp Pte Ltd, Singapore

The Assistant Programming Manager is responsible for the contracting process from preparation of contract documents (Acquired, Inhouse and Commissioned content) to post-contract administrative functions. This involves handling contractual documents such as licensing contracts, commissioning contracts, non-disclosure contracts, amendment letters etc.

He/She reviews and drafts contractual documents based on requirements by acquisition buyers and commissioning editors, done in consultation with internal group legal and for complex contracts, interact with other internal stakeholders for feedback. The work requires good time management, problem-solving skills, and excellent communication skills as this position deals with internal and external parties. He is also required to be able to multi-task and has the ability to focused at all times.

He is also expected to manage and ensure payments to content providers and production houses and/or other service providers/vendors are paid in a timely manner and in accordance to contractual deal terms. He must be able to follow through with prompt payment notifications and has an analytical mind in order to reconcile any payment discrepancies.

Responsbilities

• Responsible for the contracting process from preparation of contract documents (Acquired and Commissioned content) to post-contract administrative functions.
• Adhere to internal timelines and processes to ensure timely turnaround of contractual documents with minimal supervision.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders on contract negotiations to contract closeout prior to commencement of telecast.
• Adopt best filing practices in organizing documents, timely filing and accurately categorization and digitization of documents.
• Administer and ensure payments to content providers/production houses and/or other service providers are paid in a timely manner and according to contractual deal terms.
• Adherence to contractual payment terms and verify payments against achievement of payment milestones.
• Ensure accurate tax type are applied and where applicable follow-up for relevant finance documents (e.g. credit note, withholding tax documentation).
• Send prompt payment notifications to vendors and attend to any payment reconciliation enquiries.
• Identify system's gaps, participate in User Acceptance Tests, seek solutions and resolve issues independently.
• Generate reports required to monitor contract compliance
• Perform general administrative functions and other related duties as required

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree, preferably 2-3 years' of relevant experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently
• Organised, meticulous, hardworking and responsible
• A keen TV viewer, meticulous and enjoy planning
• A team player with good interpersonal skills, independent, resourceful, good organisational and coordination skills
• Able to handle multiple tasks under pressure and tight deadline

Thank you for your interest and application to this role. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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