Offline Editor

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP Production in Hong Kong is seeking a Senior Video Editor with 6+ years of experience in advertising, documentaries, or drama productions. You will edit raw footage, assemble rough cuts, and craft engaging stories across multiple channels.

Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, Photoshop, and Illustrator is required. You will collaborate with producers and creatives to ensure top-quality output and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of video editing experience in advertising, documentaries, or drama productions.
• Strong storytelling and pacing skills.
• Proficiency in Premiere Pro, After Effects, and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Edit raw footage, stock footage, and materials into engaging videos with clear storytelling and pacing.
• Add temporary music and sound effects to rough cuts.
• Support online editors with basic VFX and workflow optimization.
• Collaborate with producers, creatives, and account teams to meet client needs.

Skills

Video editing

Storytelling

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

CapCut

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

About WPP Production

We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the worlds leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company - powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

Key Responsibilities

• Video Editing & Storytelling: Edit raw footage, stock footage, and other materials into engaging videos. Create rough cuts based on the brief, script, or storyboard, with a focus on clear storytelling and smooth pacing.
• Audio & Temp Track Editing: Add temporary music and sound effects (SFX) to rough cuts to help set the tone and structure, giving music composers a clear guide for creating the final audio track.
• Online VFX Support: Demonstrate basic online editing and visual effects (VFX) capabilities to support and share the workload with the online editor during peak production periods.
• AI-Assisted Editing: Use AI tools to support editing, content creation, footage organization, transcription, captioning, and workflow efficiency while maintaining quality and brand standards.
• Workflow Compliance: Complete editing tasks independently while following WPP Production processes, file naming rules, archiving procedures, and media management guidelines.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with producers, creative directors, and Account Services (AS) teams to ensure edits meet client needs and project goals.
• Problem Solving: Identify technical or continuity issues early and suggest practical solutions to improve the final video.
• Post-Production Handover: Organize and prepare project files, timelines, EDLs, and XMLs for smooth handover to online editors, colorists, sound designers, and motion graphics teams.
• On-Set Support (When Required): Occasionally attend shoots to review footage, advise on continuity, and help ensure all required shots are captured.

Requirements

• Experience: At least 6 years of video editing experience in advertising, documentaries, or drama productions, preferably in an agency or studio environment.
• Editing Software Skills: Strong skills in Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, CapCut, and Illustrator. Experience with Adobe After Effects and Cinema 4D is a plus.
• AI Tools (Bonus): Familiar with AI tools for image generation, video generation, and audio creation to improve production workflows.
• Music & Sound Sense: Good understanding of music and sound effects (SFX), with experience adding temporary music and audio to rough cuts to support storytelling.
• Adaptability: Quick to learn new tools, able to work under tight deadlines, and maintain high-quality work under pressure.
• Teamwork & Communication: Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with producers, creatives, and other team members.
• Responsibility: Detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to delivering quality work while solving post-production challenges.

Why work here

At WPP Production, you'll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You'll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP's unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.

Inclusion and Impact

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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