Video Producer - Morning Studio, Freelance
About the job
- At least three years of experience in video journalism.
- Good editorial judgment and extensive knowledge of news and current events, entertainment, culture, and viral content.
- Broad knowledge of video production.
- Organizational skills to produce multiple projects simultaneously.
- Familiarity and experience with video production formats for mobile and social media platforms, including square, vertical, and 360-degree video.
- Experience editing with Premiere.
- Ability to work effectively with others in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to ad-lib and improvise in various situations.
- Must be comfortable with occasional travel and field producing.
- Independence, problem-solving skills, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Must consume a variety of digital video content.
- Develop, produce, and write new video series, including branded content.
- Select stories, direct shoots, and produce creative news- or documentary-style content.
- Develop video concepts and oversee all aspects of production, including pre-production and post-production.
- Pitch, develop, and execute new video ideas.
- Research, direct, write, and edit video stories.
- Commission production houses and freelancers, and oversee pre-production and post-production.
- Write scripts, gather elements, and coordinate production with freelance crews when needed.
- Contribute to creative meetings and brainstorming sessions.
- Maintain a strong network of freelance video producers, cinematographers, and editors.
- Manage several client-facing video projects simultaneously.
- Stay current with video content trends, styles, and platforms.
- Experience with DSLR cameras is preferred.
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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What believers are saying
- SCMP relaunched text-to-speech on September 10, 2026, using next-generation AI models.
- SCMP Plus keeps winning awards, supporting subscriber growth and enterprise sales.
- August 2026 redesign deepened analysis and investigative coverage for higher-value readers.
What critics are saying
- Alibaba controls SCMP, so editorial strategy tracks a politically exposed owner.
- August 2026 print price rose to HK$20, signaling fragile readership economics.
- Chinese censorship or Hong Kong pressure can abruptly narrow reporting scope, damaging relevance.
What makes South China Morning Post unique
- Alibaba-owned SCMP pairs Hong Kong access with China-focused analysis and archives.
- SCMP Plus won WAN-IFRA’s 2025 best digital subscription project.
- August 2026 redesign fused premium print, AI search, and multimedia digital reading.
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