Video Producer, Morning Studio (freelance)

South China Morning Post scmp.com Open · verified Sep 18, 2026

Hong Kong Temporary Mid-level Video Production

Mid-level Video Production role at South China Morning Post. Hong Kong · temporary.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Shape, pitch, and deliver video concepts from initial idea through final post-production
Research stories, then direct, script, edit, and assemble the needed elements
Commission production houses and freelancers while coordinating shoots and post work
Run several client-facing video projects at once and contribute to creative brainstorms
Track emerging video formats, styles, and platforms for branded content

What you bring

Bring at least three years of video journalism experience
Use sound editorial judgment and broad knowledge of news, current events, entertainment, culture, and viral content
Work across mobile and social formats, including square, vertical, and 360 video, with Premiere editing experience
Stay organized under pressure, solve problems independently, and meet deadlines across concurrent work
Provide a resume plus three to five clips that explain your scope of work

Who this fits

You’ll suit this role if you’re an independent, collaborative producer who consumes varied digital video and can handle several client-facing projects under pressure. The work is based at the Causeway Bay office in a temporary freelance role, with occasional travel and field producing. You’ll need to work effectively with a team and improvise across different situations.

From the employer

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.

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