Freelance Video Editor (Branded Content)
At a glance
Mid-level Video Production role at South China Morning Post. Hong Kong Island · temporary.
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What you'll do
- Edit branded documentaries, hero films, interviews and social cutdowns from rough assembly through picture lock
- Build a clear story from interviews, b-roll and scripted scenes, shaping the pace without close supervision
- Add motion graphics and lower thirds, correct color, and mix audio with licensed music and sound effects
- Turn client and producer feedback into focused revisions while preserving the story
- Keep timelines and media organized, then export masters to the required publishing and digital specifications
What you bring
- Three to five or more years editing branded content, commercials, documentaries or agency work, backed by a strong reel
- Expert use of Adobe Premiere Pro, with working knowledge of After Effects, DaVinci Resolve and Frame.io
- Experience editing multi-camera, multi-format footage and handling varied camera formats and log profiles
Who this fits
This suits a self-directed, experienced editor with strong storytelling instincts who can work through fast commercial schedules and revision rounds. It is a temporary freelance role, with work based at the Causeway Bay office. Applicants should provide a showreel with links to full projects they edited, explain their role, and share their editing setup and preferred work arrangement.
From the employer
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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