Video Editor - Social Media

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£45,000 / year
CATEGORY
Creative & Design
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SKILLS

Adobe Premiere Pro After Effects Short-form video editing Social media trends Storytelling Pacing Audience retention Visual storytelling

FULL DESCRIPTION

Video Editor - Social Media

Location: London | Salary: £30000 - £45000 per annum | Posted: 28/04/2026

About the Role

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are exclusively looking for a highly creative and detail-oriented Editor to join a fast-paced, culturally driven social agency producing standout short-form content. This role focuses on crafting engaging, scroll-stopping videos for high-profile talent across music, sport, and digital creator spaces. You'll play a key role in shaping content that reaches millions of fans daily across platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Edit short-form video content with a strong emphasis on storytelling, pacing, and audience retention
  • Transform raw footage into polished, platform-ready content aligned with current trends and best practices
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams to execute content ideas
  • Stay ahead of emerging social trends, formats, and platform updates to keep content fresh and relevant
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high quality and turnaround times
  • Contribute creative ideas for content concepts, edits, and visual styles
  • Maintain organised project files and adhere to delivery timelines

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience editing short-form content for social media platforms
  • Strong proficiency in editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or similar tools
  • Deep understanding of social media trends, viral formats, and platform-specific nuances
  • Excellent sense of timing, rhythm, and visual storytelling
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Desirable (but not essential)

  • Videography experience, including shooting content for social media
  • Experience working with high-profile talent or in entertainment, sport, or influencer industries
  • Motion graphics or animation skills

What We're Looking For

  • A creative thinker who lives and breathes social media
  • Proven experience editing short form video content
  • Someone who can balance speed with quality and attention to detail
  • A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
  • Passion for pop culture, music, sport, and digital content

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to work behind the scenes on content for globally recognised talent, helping shape their digital presence and engage audiences worldwide. You'll be part of a forward-thinking team that values creativity, innovation, and cultural relevance.

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