Creative Time Media Limited

Overview
We are looking for a creative, reliable and highly motivated Video Editor to join our London-based team.
This is a hands-on content production role covering the full video production process, from researching topics and developing ideas to filming, editing and final delivery.
Our content is produced for both Chinese and international audiences across a wide range of social media platforms. The successful candidate should therefore have strong filming and editing skills, a good visual sense, and a strong understanding of social media trends and current affairs in both China and the UK.
Fluent Mandarin is essential for this role, as the position involves editing Mandarin-language video content, reviewing Chinese scripts and subtitles, researching Chinese-language topics, and producing content for Chinese social media platforms.
We are also particularly interested in candidates who are curious about the use of AI technologies in video production and editing, and who enjoy exploring new tools, workflows and emerging creative technologies.
Responsibilities
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<li>Research trending topics, social media discussions and current affairs in both China and the UK, and turn relevant topics into engaging video ideas.</li>
<li>Plan, film and edit high-quality video content from concept through to final delivery.</li>
<li>Apply a strong understanding of composition, lighting, camera techniques, pacing and visual storytelling.</li>
<li>Produce and adapt content for platforms including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, WeChat Channels, Xiaohongshu, Bilibili and Douyin.</li>
<li>Edit Mandarin-language content accurately, including dialogue, scripts, subtitles and on-screen text.</li>
<li>Ensure content is appropriate for each platform and complies with relevant platform policies and content guidelines.</li>
<li>Maintain consistent visual style, quality and production standards across projects.</li>
<li>Work closely with the wider creative and content team to develop ideas and deliver projects efficiently.</li>
<li>Support live-streaming, event coverage, interviews and promotional filming when required.</li>
<li>Keep up to date with emerging social media trends, content formats and editing techniques.</li>
<li>Explore and test new AI-powered tools for video editing, content creation, subtitling, visual generation, workflow automation and post-production.</li>
<li>Identify practical ways to use AI technologies to improve editing efficiency, content quality and creative output.</li>
<li>Continuously research and evaluate new creative tools, platforms and production workflows.</li>
</ul>
Requirements
<ul>
<li>Fluent Mandarin and good English communication skills are essential.</li>
<li>Strong video filming and editing skills.</li>
<li>Good understanding of the complete video production process, including filming, editing, colour grading, sound editing, subtitles and basic motion graphics/compositing.</li>
<li>Proficiency in CapCut/Jianying, Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects.</li>
<li>Strong visual judgement and an ability to communicate ideas through video.</li>
<li>Good awareness of current affairs, trending topics and social media culture in both China and the UK.</li>
<li>Familiarity with both Chinese and international social media platforms, particularly WeChat Channels, Xiaohongshu, Douyin, Bilibili, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.</li>
<li>Ability to identify promising topics quickly and turn them into engaging social media content.</li>
<li>Strong interest in AI technologies and their application in video production, editing and content creation.</li>
<li>Familiarity with AI-assisted creative tools, or a strong willingness to learn and experiment with them.</li>
<li>Curious, proactive and willing to research, test and evaluate new tools, workflows and emerging technologies.</li>
<li>Able to identify practical ways to use AI and automation to improve production efficiency and creative output.</li>
<li>Creative, detail-oriented and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced content environment.</li>
<li>Reliable, responsible and able to manage deadlines effectively.</li>
<li>Strong communication and teamwork skills.</li>
</ul>
Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Company events</li>
<li>UK visa sponsorship</li>
</ul>
Work Location: In person

Video Editor (Mandarin Speaking)

Video Editor (Mandarin Speaking)

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