Video Editor (9-month contract) - Maternity Leave Cover
Yesterday• Hong Kong
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Your New Role
The Hong Kong based CNN Video Editor has an advanced technical proficiency and is able to support the HK TechOps department on all aspects of the HK Television Operations, including editing, live and/or recorded studio activity, MCR operation and CNN Worldwide & HK departmental workflows.
The Video Editor is an excellent communicator and a technically literate, lateral thinking, creative problem solver. The Video Editor is not only a reliable and supportive team member but someone who can also work independently. It is a uniquely multi-talented position, combining the skills for both long-form feature show production and live, breaking news broadcasting.
The creative individual must be able to work to the pressures of edit suite deadlines and is a conscientious peer who can support both the technical and creative calls of their peers.
Your Role Accountabilities
- Editing: Non-Linear Editing (NLE) platforms and third-party and/or proprietary software to edit all categories of projects, including: Feature shows/packages, multi-platform newsgathering (NG) packages, interviews, Voiceover-to-sound (VO/SOTs), promos, and other highly produced segments. The editing process includes the delivery the final edits to playback/client/library.
- Media co-ordination: The ingestion, transcoding and accurate archiving of material on both HK and U.S media management systems - including the transfer of media assets between in-house and/or global servers.
Qualifications & Experience
- Ability to lead a variety of projects ranging from testing equipment, software or workflows, to pro-actively building collaborative working practices with Editorial, Engineering and News-gathering partners
- Manage workflows and maintenance of specific HK in-house tools, including the equipment used in the edit suites, control room and studios.
- University degree in a media type course or equivalent working experience
- Robust understanding of television production
- 4 years of advanced non-linear editing with Adobe Premiere suite of software
- Must work well under pressure, and in a demanding fast paced environment
- Must work well individually and within a team
- Must be open to change in responsibilities and work schedules
- An understanding and interest in technology is essential
- Excellent command of the English language
- Advanced technical skills and the creative confidence to succeed independently
- Strong communication skills and exceptional working practices with acclaimed long-form feature editing experience
- Live television/control room experience is advantageous
This is a 9-month fixed-term contract providing maternity coverage to the team.
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Client-provided location(s): Hong Kong
Job ID: Discovery-WAMEGLOBALR000102788EXTERNALENGLOBAL
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-02-11T19:35:45
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- FSA
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- On-site/Nearby Childcare
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- Company Outings
- Snacks
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Sabbatical
- Volunteer Time Off
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Company Equity
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- 401(K)
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Access to Online Courses
- Professional Coaching
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)