Producer, Global Digital Video - CNN

TVZ; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

CNN in Hong Kong is seeking a Producer for Global Digital Video to craft and deliver compelling video news stories for our digital audience.

The role involves pitching ideas, researching topics, writing scripts, and editing using Adobe Premiere Pro, with field and in-office production support. A fast-paced newsroom mindset and weekend availability are required to succeed.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to edit news and video content.
• Strong scriptwriting and story-development skills.
• Ability to pitch and develop compelling story angles.
• Solid research and newsroom instincts.
• Excellent sense of storytelling for digital audiences.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and produce video news stories for CNN's digital platforms.
• Monitor daily news developments and identify engaging topics.
• Research stories and write scripts for video production.
• Edit video content and support production in-office or in the field.
• Experiment with creative storytelling approaches to engage audiences.
• Work weekends as part of a rotating roster when scheduled.

Skills

Video editing

Script writing

Pitching ideas

Research

Storytelling

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

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Hong Kong: Producer, Global Digital Video - CNN

Location: Hong Kong

Your New Role

The Producer, Global Digital Video is responsible for pitching and producing video news stories that resonate with CNN’s digital audience. This role monitors daily news developments, researches stories, writes scripts, edits video content, and supports video production both in-office and occasionally in the field. The position plays a key role in identifying compelling story angles, experimenting with creative storytelling approaches, and delivering engaging news content across digital platforms.

The ideal candidate is a video-first storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced news environment and enjoys the challenge of short-form editing. They are a reporter who values accuracy and fairness; a team player willing to jump in and help at a moment’s notice. They should have extensive experience working independently, writing scripts and editing projects in Adobe Premiere. They can assess the news value of a story and use data to predict audience interest. A love of news and creative mindset are a must, along with an ability to navigate a large deadline-driven organization.

This role involves participation in a rotating weekend roster, and candidates must be comfortable working weekends when scheduled.