Line Producer, Morning Studio

About the Team:

Morning Studio is the award-winning brand studio of the South China Morning Post. We bridge the gap between journalism and advertising, creating high-impact branded content that resonates with a global audience.

Working under the Executive Video Producer, our video team is a fast-moving hub of in-house producers and external specialists. We are seeking a Line Producer who acts as the operational backbone of the studio—the person who turns ambitious creative concepts into organized, on-budget, and logistically seamless productions.

In this role you will:

• Budgeting & Financial Management: Own the video production budget for each campaign from initial pitch to final wrap. You will create detailed line-item budgets, track costs, and ensure healthy margins across all branded projects.
• Logistics & Scheduling: Mastermind the production calendar. You will coordinate shoot dates, travel logistics, and equipment rentals, ensuring that our in-house producers and freelance assistants are utilized efficiently.
• Vendor & Talent Management: Source, negotiate with, and contract external vendors, including production houses, colorists, animators, and sound engineers. You will also oversee talent casting and manage all freelancer payroll and invoicing.
• Compliance & Risk: Ensure every shoot is legally sound. This includes securing location permits, managing production insurance, and overseeing all talent/music releases and intellectual property rights.
• Operational Oversight: Act as the bridge between the Executive Video Producer and the "on-the-ground" crew. You will oversee the workflow of in-house and freelance production staff to ensure milestones are met on time.
• Post-Production Traffic: Manage the delivery pipeline. You will coordinate the hand-off of assets between editors, animators, and colorists to ensure the final output meets Morning Studio’s premium standards.

Skills and Experience that will lead to success:

• The Track Record: 5+ years of experience in line producing or production management within a commercial agency, branded content studio, or high-end production house.
• Financial Rigor: Expert-level proficiency in budgeting. You have a proven ability to manage six-figure budgets with precision.
• Local Expertise: A deep understanding of the Hong Kong production landscape, including union regulations, permit requirements, and an extensive "black book" of local crew and vendors.
• Problem Solving: You are a strategic thinker who can anticipate logistical bottlenecks before they happen and provide solutions that keep the cameras rolling.
• The Toolkit: Proficient in project management software and a solid understanding of the technical requirements for modern video formats (4K workflows, social-first aspect ratios, etc.).
• Soft Skills: A calm, authoritative presence. You can manage high-pressure situations with diplomacy and communicate effectively with both high-level executives and technical crew. Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to speak "creative" and "finance" fluently. Fluency in English is required; Cantonese or Mandarin is a significant advantage.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Lead the operations for campaigns that reach millions of readers globally on the SCMP platform.
• Creative Autonomy: Partner with the Executive Video Producer to build a best-in-class production workflow from the ground up.
• Dynamic Environment: Work at the intersection of traditional journalism and cutting-edge brand storytelling.

Work location will be at the Causeway Bay office.

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