Associate Creative Director - Creative and Content (Fiction), Tamil
Viacom18 (company site, opens in a new tab)6–10 yrsChennaiOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 8–18 LPA
Posted 1d ago
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Job description
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About This Role
- Own the end-to-end creation and execution of engaging Tamil fiction content to build channel viewership and lead assigned shows/time slots.
- Ensure fiction programming is unique, high quality, and ahead of competition by managing story ideation, screenplay inputs, editing, and timely execution.
- Analyze consumer insights and viewership metrics (e.g., BARC ratings) to guide content decisions and maintain slot leadership and market share.
Minimum Requirements
- Graduate and/or Post-Graduate degree in Mass Communication, Film TV Production or related field; courses in writing/visual media are a plus.
- 6-10 years of experience in visual media, TV/Broadcast/OTT industry, channel, or production house with a focus on fiction content creation.
- Proficient in Tamil language (reading, writing, speaking) with strong command over Tamil culture.
- Work Experience Required: 6-10 years in relevant visual media roles.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced in leading or creating successful Tamil fiction properties with demonstrated storytelling and creative evaluation skills.
- Strategic thinker capable of breaking conventional storytelling templates and incorporating consumer insights to outperform competition.
- Comfortable working collaboratively across teams including fiction cluster heads, executive producers, and production houses, with strong communication and negotiation skills.