Branded Video Producer - Multi-Project Storyteller

South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

South China Morning Post’s Morning Studio seeks a creative Video Producer to develop, produce and write new video episodes and series for branded content, pushing boundaries to make content stand out. You will manage multiple video projects, direct shoots, and oversee pre- and post-production.

Based in Causeway Bay, you’ll collaborate with freelancers and production houses, craft scripts, gather elements, and stay on top of trends across mobile formats including square, vertical and 360 video.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in video journalism
• Good editorial judgement and extensive knowledge of news and current events, entertainment, culture and viral content
• Well versed in all areas of video production
• Organizational skills that allow for multiple projects to be produced simultaneously
• Familiarity and experience with various video production formats for mobile and social media platforms including square, vertical and 360 video
• Experience with DSLR cameras preferredExperience editing with Premiere
• Must work effectively with others in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to ad-lib and improvise effortlessly in various types of situations
• Must be okay with occasional travel and field producing
• Independent and disciplined with strong problem solving and multi-tasking skills
• Work well under pressure with an ability to meet deadlines
• Must consume a variety of digital video content
• Application should include a resume and three to five clips with a description of scope of work

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all facets of production, from developing new video concepts, to overseeing production and post production.
• Pitch, develop, and execute new video ideas
• Research, direct, write and edit video stories
• In charge of commissioning production houses and freelancers while overseeing all pre and post production
• Write scripts, gather elements, and coordinate production with a freelance production crew when necessary
• Contribute to creative meetings and brainstorm sessions
• Have a strong database of freelance video producers, cinematographers, and editors
• Manage several client facing video projects at the same time
• Have their finger on the pulse of new video content trends, styles and platforms

Skills

Video journalism

Editorial judgement

Storytelling

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Video editing (Premiere)

DSLR knowledge

Travel willingness

Cinematography basics

Job description

South China Morning Post’s Morning Studio seeks a creative Video Producer to develop, produce and write new video episodes and series for branded content, pushing boundaries to make content stand out. You will manage multiple video projects, direct shoots, and oversee pre- and post-production.

Based in Causeway Bay, you’ll collaborate with freelancers and production houses, craft scripts, gather elements, and stay on top of trends across mobile formats including square, vertical and 360 video.