About the Team:
Morning Studio is an award-winning branded content studio producing high-impact video storytelling for leading regional and global brands. Working at the intersection of editorial rigor and commercial craft, we create everything from mini-documentaries and executive profiles to social-first campaigns and lifestyle features.
Purpose of the Position:
We’re looking for a seasoned Freelance Video Editor to partner with our Executive Producer, directors, and creative team on upcoming client productions. This is not an entry-level role. We are looking for a reliable, self-directed storyteller who can take raw multi-cam footage, sit down with a loose brief or paper edit, and deliver video cuts that hold attention while hitting brand objectives.
In this role, you will:
- Lead offline and online edits from assembly through picture lock across branded documentaries, commercial hero films, interview-driven features, and multi-platform social cutdowns (16:9, 9:16, 1:1).
- Shape narrative pacing and structure: Find the strongest emotional and informational arc in unscripted interviews, b-roll, and scripted commercial setups without needing frame-by-frame hand-holding.
- Integrate graphics, color, and sound: Incorporate 2D motion graphics/lower thirds (from our motion designers or built directly), perform clean color correction/basic grading, and build balanced audio mixes with licensed music and SFX.
- Navigate client and internal feedback efficiently: Translate creative notes from the Executive Producer and clients into sharp revisions while protecting the integrity of the story.
- Maintain clean project hygiene: Organize timelines, manage proxies/media assets, adhere to studio naming conventions, and deliver final masters in required publishing and digital specs.
Skills and Experience that will lead to success:
- 3-5+ years of professional editing experience in branded content, commercial production, documentary, or agency environments (must have a strong reel to back it up).
- Mastery of Adobe Premiere Pro (and strong working knowledge of After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and Frame.io for review workflows).
- A sharp editorial instinct: You understand rhythm, retention hooks for digital audiences, and how to balance brand messaging with authentic human storytelling.
- Proven experience with multi-cam, multi-format footage (Sony FX/Venice, RED, ARRI, log profiles) and multi-language workflows (English and Cantonese/Mandarin subtitle/captioning fluency is a strong plus).
- Calm under agency/client timelines: Accustomed to fast-moving commercial schedules, clear communication on turnaround times, and zero ego during revision rounds.
In your application, in addition to your Resume/CV, please include the following:
- Your portfolio / showreel (with 2–3 links to full branded content or commercial pieces you led the edit on, plus a brief note on your specific role).
- Your primary NLE setup and whether you work remotely, on-site in Hong Kong, or hybrid.
Work location will be at Causeway Bay office.
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Skills Required
- 3-5+ years of professional video editing experience in branded content, commercial production, documentary, or agency environments
- Strong portfolio or showreel demonstrating professional editing work
- Mastery of Adobe Premiere Pro
- Strong working knowledge of After Effects
- Strong working knowledge of DaVinci Resolve
- Strong working knowledge of Frame.io review workflows
- Experience editing multi-cam, multi-format footage
- Ability to work independently from a loose brief or paper edit
- Ability to manage client and internal feedback and revisions
- Ability to organize timelines, proxies, and media assets according to naming conventions
- Ability to deliver final masters in required publishing and digital specifications
- Experience with Sony FX/Venice, RED, ARRI, and log-profile footage
- English and Cantonese/Mandarin subtitle or captioning fluency
- Availability to work remotely, on-site in Hong Kong, or hybrid
- Portfolio or showreel including 2-3 full branded content or commercial pieces led by the applicant
What We Do
The South China Morning Post is a leading news media company that has reported on China and Asia for more than a century with global impact. Founded in 1903, SCMP is headquartered in Hong Kong, where it is the city’s newspaper of record, with a growing correspondent staff across Asia and the United States. Our vision is to “Elevate Thought”, and our mission is to “Lead the global conversation about China”. The South China Morning Post is a global digital news leader with a unique role in championing the plurality of voices in Asia through its breadth and depth of news coverage. SCMP is committed to informing and inspiring through journalism of the highest standards. Apart from its flagship newspaper, SCMP also publishes news 24/7 on SCMP.com. In 2020, SCMP became the first news organisation in Asia to join the Trust Project, a consortium of top news companies developing global transparency standards for credible journalism. Additionally, SCMP publishes a portfolio of premium lifestyle and fashion titles in Hong Kong including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire and, Harper’s BAZAAR. SCMP is also home to Abacus, a digital news brand focused on China's tech industry; Inkstone, a daily news brief for those curious about China's growing impact around the world; and Goldthread, a content platform with a focus on food, travel and culture in China. For more information, please visit us at www.scmp.com. Our Privacy Notice aims to comply with all relevant data privacy and protection laws. You should read the Privacy Notice in full at http://corp.scmp.com/privacy-policy
