Video/Photojournalist, Tamil Murasu

About Us

SPH Media’s mission is to be the trusted source of news and lifestyle content in Singapore and Asia.

One of our core purposes is to produce credible, balanced, and objective news and analysis, always with a view to uphold the public good and fostering an informed, engaged citizenry.

We welcome talented individuals to join us and grow a career in a vibrant and collaborative environment built around a culture of respect and inclusivity.

As an employer, we are committed to rewarding our people fairly and developing them in their careers.

About the Role

Started in 1935, Tamil Murasu is Singapore's only Tamil language newspaper. Tamil Murasu is the main information source for the Tamil-speaking Indian community with its coverage of wide-ranging news, from current affairs to local and foreign news as well as the latest in sports and entertainment, in addition to its strong coverage on news from the Indian community and the sub-continent. The newspaper has established itself as a voice for the Tamil-speaking community in Singapore.

As a Video/Photojournalist, you would be required to shoot stills and videos for our multimedia platforms. You will come up with concepts and produce videos for web and mobile platforms, and also capture newsworthy events and people through the lens to make news reports more interesting. You may be expected to present or do voice overs in the videos they produce.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with journalists and/or alone on news content assignments
• Conceptualize, write script and produce videos
• Post and manage all videos for publication on various media platforms, including social media.
• Shoot and edit videos and photos

Job Requirements

• Relevant Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Video Production, Journalism, or any relevant fields
• At least two years of relevant experience.
• Ability to set up, light, write, shoot, appear as host and produce video packages.
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
• Ability to produce quality work in a fast paced environment.
• Well-organised and a self-starter, capable of managing multiple projects.
• Experience in social media platforms and management systems
• Effectively bilingual (English/Tamil) to be able to cater to the Tamil Murasu audience.
• Willingness to work on weekends/public holidays