Ideation & Scripting Manager , Chinese Drama Productions

COMPANY DESCRIPTION . RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborate with writers, producers, and the Ideation & Scripting Lead to evaluate drama proposals, scripts, and story concepts across the Chinese drama development slate, assessing creative quality, narrative effectiveness to support a sustainable and differentiated content pipeline. Shape and strengthen storylines, character arcs, and narrative structures to enhance dramatic impact, emotional engagement, and audience appeal across multiple projects. Identify and address creative gaps or development risks at both project and slate levels, recommending solutions to improve overall storytelling quality and consistency. Ensure scripts and concepts are creatively robust, distinctive, and appropriate for intended formats, platforms, and target audiences. Contribute to the creative development and evaluation of international co-development and co-production projects, working with internal teams and overseas partners to align storytelling approaches, formats, and creative expectations across markets. Support pitching and brainstorming activities by structuring, facilitating, and consolidating creative inputs across internal and external stakeholders. Coordinate concept sharing and development discussions with Internal Content and Customer Group colleagues to ensure alignment on creative direction, format, and audience objectives. Contribute to the definition of pitch formats, presentation approaches, and development requirements for drama concepts at a slate level. Identify, evaluate, and engage relevant industry experts and creative partners to support script and concept development outcomes. QUALIFICATIONS Degree in Mass Communication, Broadcast, Film, Television, or a related discipline. 7-8 years of relevant experience in drama development, scripted content creation, or creative production Deep understanding of genre trends, audience insights, and market dynamics to inform creative direction and development strategies across the Chinese drama development slate Strong interest in consuming a wide range of drama and content genres Experience in Chinese-language drama productions; exposure to international co-productions is an advantage. Bilingual in Chinese and English (spoken and written) Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Mediacorp TV Singapore Pte Ltd