Mandarin Scriptwriter Job

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Junior Video Content Creator (Bilingual: English & Mandarin) Type: Full-time · Entry-level · Singapore

Why this role Help build repeatable short-form shows (not one-offs) that can evolve into long-form IP and ultimately, profitable SG feature films. Ngee Ann Poly FMS (FSV) grads encouraged to apply.

What you’ll do ▪️ Write scripts & storyboards in English + Mandarin ▪️ Develop series bibles, pillars, arcs, and season calendars ▪️ Shoot on set/location; appear on camera when needed ▪️ Edit in Premiere, FCP, DaVinci, or CapCut ▪️ Create native TikTok; adapt for Shorts/Reels & long-form YouTube ▪️ Plan niche distribution; define subcultures & problems worth solving ▪️ Package for growth: hooks, titles, keywords, sounds, thumbnails, captions ▪️ Run weekly tests on opens/hooks/CTAs; read retention, CTR, saves/shares ▪️ Manage calendars, light budgets, deliverables, clean versioning ▪️ Collaborate with Creative Director to green-light pilots/spin-offs

Must-have ◾ Bilingual scriptwriting (EN & 中文) ◾ Basic camera & audio know-how ▪️ Diploma in Media/Comm/Film (or related) ▪️ Reel showing story sense, pacing, vertical edits, continuity ▪️ Platform fluency (TikTok/Shorts/Reels): specs, metadata, community tools ▪️ Algorithm & policy awareness (music/licensing/disclosures) ▪️ Basic YouTube SEO/TikTok keyword intent; analytics literacy

Nice to have (bonus for Ngee Ann FSV) ▪️ Cinematography/directing/audio post/editing on student productions ▪️ Links to final-year films/industry projects with serialized storytelling ▪️ Comfort with mirrorless/cinema cameras & dual-system sound

What success looks like in 90 days ▪️ Ship 6–10 publish-ready videos across platforms ▪️ Launch 1 pilot show with a clear format bible; deliver 4+ episodes on cadence ▪️ Hit early targets: 40–60% 3-sec hold, 25–35% 50% watch on verticals; rising saves/shares/comments/returning viewers

Tools we like Premiere · FCP · DaVinci · CapCut · After Effects/Photoshop/Canva · Celtx/Final Draft · YouTube Studio · TikTok Analytics

How to apply Send your resume, reel/portfolio (incl. 3+ vertical edits), one short script in English + one in Mandarin, 1-minute self-intro video, and earliest start date.

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