Job Opportunities API

WHY JOIN US? • We practice a vibrant & energetic office culture. • We provide opportunities for career advancement within the company. • Good performance is always rewarded accordingly. “ It's our people that make Astro Malaysia’s leading entertainment company. We are an inclusive employer, to enable everyone at Astro to be their best. We embrace differences – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products/services and our community. We also understand and appreciate that diversity is a driver of creativity and innovation, which will make our business more competitive, compelling and profitable. ” JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist on the end-to-end creative development and production oversight of Chinese content mainly on scripted and secondly on non-scripted, from identifying and developing original stories, guiding scripts to production-ready quality, supervising production and post-production, to supporting marketing, publicity and strategic commissioning, ensuring every content meets the company’s creative, commercial and brand standards. 1. Content Development & Story Commissioning (Creative Development) • Identify and develop commercially viable stories by: • Discovering original ideas, IPs, novels and remake opportunities • Evaluating story concepts for market potential • Identifying strong themes, genres and audience appeal • Working with production houses and writers to develop projects • Script Development (Script Doctor Function) • Analyse scripts from story, character and audience perspectives • Ensure strong story structure and pacing • Strengthen character arcs and motivations • Ensure thematic consistency • Identify plot holes and logical issues • Maintain world-building consistency • Provide script notes and revision directions • Review every draft until production-ready 2. Pre-Production Supervision • Ensure production can execute the approved creative vision. Including: • Script lock approval • Casting review and approval • Costume fitting supervision • Script reading sessions • Production meetings • Art direction review • Props and location review • Schedule review • Budget discussions (creative impact) • Risk identification before production begins 3. Production Supervision • Represent the broadcaster during filming, act as the broadcaster’s quality controller during production. Responsibilities include: • Conduct set visits • Monitor directing quality • Ensure performances meet expectations • Review cinematography and visual style • Ensure continuity • Resolve creative issues • Coordinate with producers and directors 4. Post-Production & Content Approval Review and approve all creative deliverables, ensure the final product aligns with Astro Originals’ creative standards. Including: • Offline edits • Online edits • Picture lock • Sound mix • Colour grading • CGI/VFX • Master delivery • Theme song • Opening titles • End credits • Poster approval • Key visuals • Trailer approval • Promotional materials 5. Commissioning & Original Content Strategy • Assist on: • Identify new Astro Originals • Discover emerging writers and creators • Commission new projects • Evaluate market trends • Identify opportunities in drama and microdrama • Build annual content slate • Assess audience demand • Pitch projects internally • Arrange development presentations 6. Marketing & Publicity Support • Support promotional activities throughout the content lifecycle. Including: • Talent management • Lensing ceremony • Press conference • Media interviews • Special screenings • Premiere events • Festival submissions • Award submissions • Talent publicity support • Marketing campaign collaboration 7. Promotional Content & Digital Support • Maximise audience engagement. Responsibilities: • Edit digital promotional videos from master • Approve trailers and teasers • Review digital marketing materials • Ensure promotional content reflects the series’ core themes and positioning 8. Stakeholder & Production Management • Serve as the key liaison between Astro and production partners. Responsibilities: • Manage relationships with production houses • Coordinate with writers, directors and producers • Monitor production milestones • Facilitate communication across departments 9. Quality Control & Brand Management • Protect the Astro Originals brand by ensuring every project: • Meets creative standards • Appeals to the target audience • Is commercially viable • Is culturally authentic • Aligns with Astro’s content strategy • Delivers a premium viewing experience REQUIREMENTS: