Video Producer

South China Morning Post; Hong Kong; Vor Ort; HKD 223.000 - 335.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Morning Studio, the branded content arm of the South China Morning Post, seeks a creative Video Producer to develop, produce, and write new video episodes and series. You will direct shoots, manage multiple projects, and collaborate with freelancers and production houses in a fast-paced team environment.

Based in Causeway Bay, you will push boundaries, explore new formats for mobile and social platforms, and contribute to engaging branded content that resonates with audiences across Asia and

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in video journalism.
• Well versed in all areas of video production.
• Experience with mobile and social video formats (square, vertical and 360).
• Experience editing with Premiere.
• Able to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Occasional travel and field producing.
• Independent and disciplined with strong problem solving and multitasking skills.
• Resume with 3–5 clips describing scope of work required.

Aufgaben

• Develop new video concepts and oversee production and post production.
• Pitch, develop, and execute new video ideas.
• Research, direct, write and edit video stories.
• Commission production houses and freelancers while overseeing pre/post production.
• Write scripts and coordinate production with freelance crew.
• Contribute to creative meetings and brainstorm sessions.
• Maintain database of freelance video producers, cinematographers and editors.
• Manage several client-facing video projects simultaneously.
• Stay informed on new video content trends, styles and platforms.

Kenntnisse

Video journalism

Editorial judgement

Video production

Organizational skills

Mobile & social formats

DSLR experience

Premiere editing

Team collaboration

Travel & field producing

Problem solving

Tools

Premiere

DSLR cameras

Jobbeschreibung

About the Team:

Morning Studio is the award-winning branded content arm of the South China Morning Post, delivering compelling, data-informed storytelling that connects global brands with audiences in Asia and beyond. From multimedia campaigns to digital experiences, our work combines editorial creativity with strategic thinking to inspire meaningful engagement.

Purpose of the Position:

SCMP is looking for a creative Video Producer to join our commercial content team.

This content creation role will be heavily involved in developing, producing and writing new video episodes and series. We’re looking for an energetic and inspired storyteller who isn’t afraid to push boundaries and experiment with engaging ways to make branded content stand out.

Successful candidates will have experience selecting stories, directing shoots, and producing creative news/documentary style content.This role will be managing several video projects at the same time, it is essential that you be organized and excellent at multitasking.

In this role, you will:

• 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 and Experience that will lead to success:

• 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 preferred
• Experience 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

Work location will be at Causeway Bay office.

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