COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Mediacorp is Singapore's largest content creator and national media network, operating a suite of TV channels, radio stations, and multiple digital platforms. Its mission is to engage, entertain, and enrich audiences by harnessing the power of creativity.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where talent thrives. Our hiring decisions are made based on merit and fit-to-role. If you have a disability or special need which requires accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application. We will be happy to support as necessary.
Thank you for your interest and application to this role. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the activities for the overall contract flow for a variety of agreements including content licensing, production, commissioning, collaboration and partnership agreements with key focus relating to Malay content as well as certain Sports content.
Responsibilities
- Contract Creation: Responsible for the drafting, reviewing, and negotiating variety of agreements including content licensing, production, commissioning, collaboration and partnership agreements to ensure they accurately reflect the terms and conditions agreed upon by all parties involved. Maintain accuracy of content and contract data into company's systems and handle changes to existing contracts.
- Compliance and Risk Assessment: Ensure that contracts comply with relevant laws, regulations and company policies. Assess potential risks associated with contracts, including legal, financial and operational risks, and work to mitigate them.
- Contract Negotiation and Administration: Negotiate terms and conditions with external parties, striving to reach mutually beneficial agreements that are harmonized and aligned with Mediacorp's rights protocols and needs. Oversee the execution of contracts, including the dissemination of obligations and restrictions to ensure that all parties meet their commitments.
- Contract Renewals and Amendments: Responsible for managing contract renewals, amendments, and terminations as necessary.
- Payment Administration: Administer and ensure payments to content providers, production houses or service providers are paid in a timely manner and in accordance with contract deal terms including following up for withholding tax documentation where applicable. Investigate to reconcile payment discrepancies.
- Record Keeping: Adopt best document retention practices in organizing and archival of legal documents, maintain comprehensive records of all contracts and related documents for future reference and auditing purposes.
- Communication: Effective communication is crucial as this role often require liaison between various departments within the organization and with external parties.
- Continuous Improvement and New Systems: Identify opportunities to improve contract management processes and develop best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce risks. Participate in new system development and user acceptance tests, identify systems' gaps, seek solutions to resolve issues.
- Reports and General Administrative functions: Generate reports to monitor contract compliance and perform general administrative functions and other related duties as required. Preparation of monthly contracts tracking reports, stock reports, payment reports, and any ad-hoc reports for analysis. Preparation of ad hoc presentations. General administrative duties such filing, assisting with presentation, circulating legal documents for signatures, despatching of legal documents to external parties etc.
- General Diploma / General Degree.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent command of the English language.
- 2-3 years of relevant working experience. Contract management and payment processing experience are pluses.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple ongoing tasks, prioritise effectively while also being attentive to detail.
- Strong organization skills and ability to identify and problem solve.
- Effective communication skills, including written and verbal communication, presentation skills.
- Work proactively and independently with little supervision.
- Work collaboratively within team and cross-functionally
- Demonstrated ability to execute and follow-through.
