Video Editor

Team Description:

The Broadcast Operations team exists to support the editorial vision of CGTN Europe. Encompassing several roles across studio and post-production the goal of the department is to provide first class service and support in fulfilling the editorial remit of the network.

Person specification:

The ideal candidate will possess proficiency in video editing software across news & current affairs, understand platform-specific requirements, and have a creative flair for storytelling.

You will be expected to work conscientiously, to tight deadlines, often independently, to get meaningful stories to air, whilst at all times remaining professional and approachable. You will need a good understanding of News and programme production requirements to service and support to our News & Digital Team's output.

Job objectives:

• Have an interest in news and current affairs
• Edit compelling and engaging content to Broadcast specs quickly and diligently.
• Have professional edit experience using Premier Pro and Avid edit systems in a shared storage area network.
• Have a conscientious work ethos and collaborate effectively with producers, reporters, managers and other editors to produce high quality news stories.
• Be familiar working with elements including GFX, VOs, SOTs, Music and preproduction materials.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn proprietary equipment and software.
• Help maintain and manage news archives with our team of media managers.
• Actively problem solve creative and technical issues offering advice where possible.
• Be able to search and source materials from multiple outlets and platforms.
• Be flexible and perform any other editing duties as assigned on a varied shift rota including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• Excel at work within a culturally and ethnically diverse staff.
• Have strong written and verbal skills.
• Have an up-to-date showreel that demonstrates the above.

Required Experience:

• 3 years or more solid and demonstrable experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Further skills include Grading, Audio mixing, VO Record, GFX and VFX, therefore familiarity with After Effects and Photoshop is a bonus.
• Must be able to work proactively, often independently to a brief and be able to juggle multiple editing assignments with strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of current television production practices essential.

About CGTN Europe

CGTN Europe Ltd. is a multi-cultural and multimedia production centre located in Chiswick Business Park in West London, operates from a state of the art, purpose-built newsroom, covering international business and politics with a European focus. CGTN Europe uncovers and explains news and trends from within Europe for a worldwide audience while also delivering new perspectives and voices to contextualise global stories. CGTN Europe Ltd. serves as the primary content provider for CGTN, which is an international media organisation launched on December 31, 2016. CGTN strives to deliver objective, balanced, impartial news, and current affairs content, presenting a Chinese perspective.

Equal Opportunities

CGTN Europe Ltd. is committed to achieving a working environment which provides equality of opportunity, value, and respect, regardless of race, religion or belief, national origin, marital or civil partnership status, maternity or pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender or gender reassignment or any other protected group status.

Our diverse employees individually contribute to CGTN Europe’s programming, live output and across a range of online platforms and podcasts. We continue to encourage talented people from all backgrounds to apply to our roles and to welcome into our company.