New Media Editor (Documentary)

Job description
New Media Editor (Documentary)

Location: Beijing, China

Employment Type: Full-time, 12-month renewable contract

Eligibility: Open to candidates holding a foreign passport

About the Role:

Join CGTN Documentary, a dynamic and innovative team specializing in documentary content. As a New Media Editor you will play a pivotal role in creating compelling, narrative-driven documentaries and short videos aimed at engaging global audiences. Your creative expertise will significantly influence our brand's international storytelling and audience reach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, edit, and produce documentary-style videos, including short-form content, emphasizing powerful storytelling.

• Collaborate closely in creative planning sessions, contributing innovative and engaging content ideas.

• Provide comprehensive editing support, sound design, and subtitle management to ensure high-quality final productions.

• Regularly monitor industry trends and optimize digital content strategies to maximize user engagement and viewership on international social platforms.

• Coordinate with production teams to ensure project timelines and quality standards are consistently met.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or above, with at least two years of relevant professional experience.

• Demonstrated experience in documentary editing with a portfolio showcasing non-commercial storytelling skills.

• Proficiency in video editing software, particularly Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro.

• Exceptional understanding of visual storytelling, narrative structure, and pacing.

• Basic proficiency in Mandarin Chinese (HSK 4 or above preferred).

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. Please submit your resume and a link to your documentary editing portfolio showcasing your best work. Read more