Video Editor (9-month contract) Maternity Leave Cover
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Job Summary
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are
When we say the stuff dreams are made of were not just referring to the world of wizards dragons and superheroes or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDs vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands are the storytellers bringing our characters to life the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating whats next
From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers across the globe WBD offers career defining opportunities thoughtfully curated benefits and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported here you are celebrated here you can thrive.
We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more need more deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.
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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.
How We Get Things Done
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit regardless of sex gender identity ethnicity age sexual orientation religion or belief marital status pregnancy parenthood disability or any other category protected by law.If youre a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
Key Skills
- Graphic Design
- Video Editing
- Motion Graphics
- Adobe After Effects
- Filming
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Adobe Photoshop
- Post Production
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Premiere
- Final Cut Pro
- Video production
About Company
Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia's premium entertainme ... View more
