Mercylia Marlisa Tirayoh
1520 Coulston Street Apt 9, San Bernardino,CA
Summary
Accomplished Journalist and TV News Producer with over 15 years in Indonesian broadcast media. Expertise in investigative journalism, political coverage, and live election programming. Skilled in producing impactful investigative programs and coordinating guest appearances for national television. Capable of thriving in high-pressure newsroom environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Producer
Kompas TV
Jakarta, Indonesia
03.2018 - 06.2025
- Produced news programs focused on investigative journalism, in-depth reporting, and political coverage
- Led the end-to-end production of Berkas Kompas, overseeing story development, research, scripting, field production, and final broadcast delivery.
- Supervised production for political and current affairs programs including talkshows
- Coordinated guest booking, securing political figures, experts, analysts, and public officials for talkshow programs to enhance program credibility and engagement
- Contributed to high-profile programs such as “Satu Meja The Forum” and “Rosi.”
- Involved in production of pre-debate and post-debate programs for Presidential and Vice Presidential Election 2024
- Ensured editorial accuracy and quality control, delivering high-pressure live political talkshow on time and maintaining audience trust
- Managed budgets for production projects, optimizing resource allocation and maintaining financial oversight.
Reporter
Kompas TV
Jakarta, Indonesia
05.2013 - 03.2018
- Reporter for weekly investigative program “Berkas Kompas” focused on in-depth journalism and public interest reporting
- Conducted field reporting, investigative research, and long-form storytelling
- Developed story ideas and worked closely with editorial team for investigative coverage
- Wrote scripts and produced news packages for weekly broadcast
- Conducted interviews with key sources for political, social, and legal investigations
- Coordinated with production teams for field shooting and documentary-style reporting
Reporter
ANTV
Jakarta, Indonesia
05.2010 - 04.2013
- Reported live and recorded news for national broadcast
- Covered daily news events and breaking news, ensuring timely dissemination of accurate information
- Conducted field interviews and on-location reporting to gather firsthand accounts and enhance story depth
- Assisted in script writing and news package development, contributing to engaging and informative broadcasts
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Institut Ilmu Sosial And Ilmu Politik (IISIP)
Jakarta02-2010
Skills
- Investigative Journalism
- In-Depth Reporting
- Political & Election Coverage
- Presidential Debate Coverage (Pre & Post Analysis)
- TV News Production
- Guest Booking & Talent Coordination (Political Talkshow)
- Editorial Planning & Story Development
- Script Writing & Broadcast Production
- Budget management
- Script writing
- Critical thinking
- Collaborative teamwork
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Winner, Adinegoro Journalism Award 2014 – Television Category
- Winner, Jakarta Journalists Appreciation Award 2015
- Winner, Favorite Journalist Appreciation Award 2015 – Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia
- Winner, Agrarian Reform Media Awards 2016
- Winner, Indonesian National Police (Polri) Journalism Award 2018
- Winner, Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) Award 2020 – Women's Empowerment Program Category
- Winner, Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) Award 2020 – Disability Awareness Program Category
- Winner, Diversity Award 2021 – Television Category
Special Mention Recipient, AJI–UNICEF Child Reporting Award 2022 - Winner, Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) Award 2023 – Women's Empowerment Program Category
- Winner, Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) Award 2024 – Election Broadcasting Program Category
Languages
English
Limited
Timeline
Producer
Kompas TV
03.2018 - 06.2025
Reporter
Kompas TV
05.2013 - 03.2018
Reporter
ANTV
05.2010 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Institut Ilmu Sosial And Ilmu Politik (IISIP)