Supervising Producer, Video

South China Morning Post SCMP; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

South China Morning Post SCMP is seeking a Supervising Producer for SCMP Video in Hong Kong. The role oversees a team of Video Journalists and independent filmmakers across Asia, approving pitches, assigning work, and guiding script development.

You will lead with strong news judgement, mentor producers, and shape long-form and short-form content, including SCMP Films projects, while ensuring quality across the video portfolio.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in video news and feature/documentary production with leadership experience
• Native English speaker with strong writing ability; Cantonese and Mandarin preferred
• Proven track record of excellent news judgement and ability to respond to breaking news
• Experience managing a team and mentoring producers
• Ability to craft cohesive, engaging storylines and plan long-term release schedules
• Familiarity with digital video landscape and analytics; filming and editing skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Be the editorial lead for a team of Video Journalists
• Approve pitches and assign stories
• Coach Producers in video production techniques and writing
• Demonstrate strong news judgement in breaking news situations
• Approve and edit video scripts
• Tweak and finesse draft videos
• Approve video final cuts
• Write video scripts for features and reports
• Contribute to smooth management of the Video team
• Conduct performance appraisals for direct reports

Skills

Editorial leadership

Pitch approvals

Video scripting

News judgement

Team management

Writing skills

Breaking news responsiveness

Mentoring producers

Bilingual capability (English focus; C

Job description

SCMP Video is a forward-thinking, dynamic department focused on telling visual stories for the digital age. From daily news video to long-form documentaries, we produce fascinating stories about incredible people from across Asia for our global audience.

Purpose of the Position:

The Supervising Producer will be in charge of managing original news and feature story production. Working with the Director of Video, the SVP will approve pitches, make assignments and review scripts and drafts of video. The SVP will lead a team of video journalists and trusted independent filmmakers across the region to produce short and long form content including the SCMP Films Brand. They will also support the Director of Video in the overall running of the Video team and deputise for that role in their absence.

In this role, you will:

• Be the editorial lead for a team of Video Journalists
• Approve pitches from the team and hand out assignments
• Coach Producers in their video production techniques and writing
• Exercise news judgement and lead the team in breaking news situations
• Approve and edit video scripts
• Tweak and finesse draft video
• Approve Video final cuts
• Write video scripts
• Contribute to the smooth management of the whole Video team
• Performance appraisals for direct reports

Skills and Experience that will lead to success:

• Native English speaker or equivalent is essential, fluency in Cantonese and Mandarin preferred
• 7-10 years in video news and feature/documentary production with leadership experience
• A track record of excellent news judgement
• Excellent writing skills
• Proven track record of responding to breaking news situations
• Prior experience managing a team
• An ability to craft cohesive and engaging storylines
• Experience in planning a sophisticated and long-term release schedule
• Evidence of mentoring young producers
• A strong familiarity with the digital video landscape and analytics data is desirable
• Ability to film and edit video is preferable

The work location should be in Hong Kong

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