Video Producer - Morning Studio, Freelance
About the job
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in video journalism.
- Good editorial judgment 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 video production formats for mobile and social media platforms, including square, vertical, and 360 video.
- 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 multitasking 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.
- Develop, produce, and write new video series, including branded content.
- Handle all facets of production, from developing new video concepts through overseeing 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 all pre- and post-production.
- Write scripts, gather elements, and coordinate production with a freelance production crew when necessary.
- Contribute to creative meetings and brainstorming sessions.
- Maintain a strong database of freelance video producers, cinematographers, and editors.
- Manage several client-facing video projects simultaneously.
- Monitor new video content trends, styles, and platforms.
- Experience with DSLR cameras.
About the company
South China Morning Post reports on China and Asia from Hong Kong and beyond, publishing a daily newspaper and updating SCMP.com, along with premium lifestyle brands. It runs specialized digital brands like Abacus (tech), Inkstone (global China impact), and Goldthread (food, travel, culture) and magazines such as Cosmopolitan and Esquire. Readers get 24/7 online news from a global network of reporters, with journalism guided by transparent standards and credibility efforts like joining the Trust Project. Its goal is to elevate thought and lead the global conversation about China by providing diverse voices and in-depth coverage.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$262M
Headquarters
Wan Chai District, Hong Kong
Founded
1903
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- SCMP relaunched text-to-speech on September 10, 2026, using next-generation AI models.
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- SCMP Plus won WAN-IFRA’s 2025 best digital subscription project.
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