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Transforming Asia's media landscape

Launched in 1991 with five television channels, STAR pioneered satellite television in Asia and in the process catalysed explosive growth in the media industry across the entire region.

Coupled with the opening up of Asian economies, access to satellite television redefined the viewing experience for millions. Providing more people with more choice than ever before, STAR set new standards in content, production and variety.

Today STAR broadcasts over 50 services in seven languages and offers a comprehensive choice of entertainment, sports, movies, music, news and documentaries.

Reaching more than 300 million viewers in 53 countries across Asia, STAR is watched by approximately 100 million viewers every day.

STAR also owns the world's largest contemporary Chinese film library, with more than 600 titles featuring superstars including Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Chow Yun Fat and Michelle Yeoh.

Careers:
At STAR we truly believe that people are our most valuable assets - our stars. That is why we feel it is so important to retain and develop talent by nurturing challenging careers, creating an exciting work environment and providing opportunities to learn and grow.

STAR's position as Asia's media pacesetter is shaped by the dynamism, energy and performance of its people.

STAR employs approximately 1,800 staff and has offices in Hong Kong, India, Taiwan, Mainland China, Dubai, Singapore, Korea, the Philippines, Pakistan, Thailand, Japan, New York and London.

The people who power STAR reflect the diversity of the company's pan-Asia operation. In total, 26 nationalities are represented and more than 20 languages are spoken by company employees. The workforce is also young, with an average age of 32 years.

Across Asia STAR localises its management, relying on the intimate market knowledge and experience of local managers to spearhead and support operations. In fact, over two-thirds of STAR executives are drawn from markets where the company operates.

Training & Development

STAR actively invests in its workforce, providing training, career development and performance initiatives that focus the expertise, drive and innovation of its employees. In 2002, almost half of STAR's employees undertook training to further develop their professional skills in courses ranging from digital media to leadership, financial management and corporate governance.

STAR regularly conducts surveys to stay in touch with its employees' needs and responds with initiatives that benefit staff and contribute to the company's operation. Reflecting this, the latest employee opinion survey has registered a marked increase in employee pride and confidence about the company's future.

Attractive Benefits

As a caring employer, STAR offers a variety of excellent benefit schemes* to employees such as:

- Group Medical Insurance
- Group Accidental Death & Disablement Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Leave benefits
- Training assistance/scheme

*Different benefit schemes may apply in different regions

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