Q: How many staff has AXN in Singapore? How many are in
marketing?
A: There are about 50 operational staff at AXN's regional headquarters
in Singapore. Out of that, seven are in communications, internet,
consumer and trade marketing.
Q: What are the responsibilities of AXN's marketing staff?
A: They are responsible for building AXN's image as the best action and
adventure television for the target group.
Q: How does a candidate go about getting hired by AXN?
A: AXN looks for candidates who reflect its personality - daring,
adventurous and irreverent. AXN staffers are a mixed bunch - they're
roller-bladers, mountain bikers, divers, wake boarders. But they share
one common trait - they are passionate and are daring, ready to try new
things and adventures.
Q: Is there an opportunity to move between departments or around
regional offices?
A: Plenty of opportunities to do so. In fact, vacancies are always
advertised in-house first. For sales and marketing staff, there are
opportunities to move among AXN offices in Singapore, India and
Taiwan.
Q: What are the perks of working for AXN?
A: Great pantry. It's stocked up with just about every type of goodie
imaginable, from KitKats, to Cheezels, Mars bars and instant noodles.
The work itself is exciting, with plenty opportunities to be creative,
especially in the marketing environment. The atmosphere is very relaxed.
The management at AXN maintains an open door policy.
Q: Where do AXN staffers hang out to relax?
A: In Singapore, there are Margarita Fridays to wind down. Someone
usually volunteers to invent new flavours and concoctions. There are
also regular PlayStation competitions during lunch.
