Vertical Video Producer/Editor, Bloomberg Opinion - 12 Month Contract - Hong Kong

Bloomberg News is one of the biggest financial and business news organizations in the world. We lead the way in breaking news and providing analysis on financial markets, from intraday coverage through to in-depth features. We are known for our quality, accuracy and ability to deliver news investors can use. It's what keeps us inventing and re-inventing, all the time.

Bloomberg Opinion is seeking a contract Vertical Video Producer and Editor based in Hong Kong to join our global team of columnists and editors.

This person will report to the video team based in New York — undertaking the full editorial process from pitching and scripting to directing shoots and handling post-production work. They will be in daily communication with our APAC editors and columnists to collaborate on coverage needs. The ideal candidate brings sharp news judgment, strong visual instincts, standout ideas for social video hooks, and enthusiasm for what’s happening on social platforms. They’ll also contribute as a live stream producer, coordinating regular audio and video webinars.

This is a hybrid role requiring flexibility for video shoots in and around Bloomberg’s Hong Kong bureau. A portfolio/showreel will be requested and an editing task will be required.

We'll trust you to:
  • Collaborate closely with the global Opinion video team in New York and London on pitches, edits and day-to-day content planning
  • Produce short-form videos that combine your mastery of video editing and shooting with our columnists’ expertise to break through to our core Bloomberg audience, and, crucially, new audiences on social platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts
  • Develop innovative ways of turning commentary into digestible, inviting content for a social media audience – through explainers, voiceovers, and data
  • Collaborate with APAC columnists and editors on best social video practices
  • Produce engaging live streams with columnists from an online broadcasting studio
  • Create content targeted for social and digital platforms including video and graphics editing, as well as some written content

You'll need to have:
  • At least 2 years of video producing experience in news media
  • At least 2 years of experience using mobile editing software like CapCut
  • Experience in using the Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere and After Effects, and other graphics software including Canva
  • A track record of shooting on mirrorless/DSLR cameras
  • Experience in producing live webinars using software like StreamYard and Riverside to broadcast to Twitter, TikTok and YouTube
  • A newsroom metabolism and ability to work within deadlines
  • Strong editorial judgment across major news topics, particularly in business, finance and markets, technology and politics – and a willingness to become conversant with themes our APAC columnists cover
  • Countless hours of engaging with and making content for major social platforms, like Twitter, Instagram and TikTok

If this sounds like you:
Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at this: https://www.bloomberg.com/professional

Contract will be administered by third-party vendor as a dispatched worker arrangement with Bloomberg.

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