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 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.
Job Responsibilities:
Video Producer will be 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
Job Requirements:
- 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 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.
Our Privacy Notice aims to comply with all relevant data privacy and protection laws. You should read the Privacy Notice in full at corp.scmp.com/privacy-policy. You may consider your application unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 6 weeks.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in video journalism
- Good editorial judgement
- Extensive knowledge of news and current events
- Well versed in video production
- Organizational skills for multiple projects
- Familiarity with various video formats
- Experience with DSLR cameras
- Experience editing with Premiere
- Effective teamwork skills
- Ability to improvise in various situations
- Willingness to travel
- Strong problem solving skills
- Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
- Must consume a variety of digital video content
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
