Documentary Video Editor

Nicely Done Productions Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicely Done Productions Ltd in Reading is seeking a dedicated documentary editor to join our team. This hybrid role allows 3 days a week in our Reading offices, with the rest remote.

You will shape stories from interviews, b-roll and archive, crafting narrative, pacing and performance for long-form branded content. 3+ years editing experience and a strong showreel are essential. We value independent ownership of edits and close collaboration with producers and directors.

Qualifications

• 3+ years professional editing experience.
• Strong portfolio showing storytelling and interview-led work.
• Excellent instinct for narrative, pacing and performance.
• Proficient in Premiere Pro/ Davinci Resolve (After Effects knowledge a bonus).
• Comfortable with large volumes of footage and finding story within it.
• Experience editing for brands, agencies or broadcasters.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of edits.
• High standards and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Editing long-form branded films, interviews and story-led content
• Shaping narrative from interviews, b-roll and archive
• Finding story, structure and rhythm from unscripted material
• Working closely with producers and directors to make edits feel editorial rather than corporate
• Creating multiple outputs from a single shoot (hero films, cutdowns, social, internal and external edits)
• Managing projects from ingest through to final delivery
• Finishing work to a high standard across picture, sound and pacing

Skills

Storytelling

Interview editing

Editorial pacing

Independent work

Tools

Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

After Effects

Job description

Nicely Done Productions is a video, animation and storytelling studio working with brands including Amazon Business, Fedex, Vodafone and Canon to create thoughtful, story-led content that sits well beyond typical corporate video.

We are looking for a dedicated documentary editor to join the team. We would consider either full time or part time for the right person.

This is Hybrid role, working 3 days a week in our Reading offices. You must be able to commute to Reading, Berkshire.

This is not a camera op / editor hybrid role. This is for someone who specialises in editing and wants to spend their time shaping story, pacing interviews and crafting narrative from real footage.

If you have experience in documentary, factual storytelling, or editorial long-form work, this role will feel very familiar.

What you’ll be doing

• Editing long-form branded films, interviews and story-led content
• Shaping narrative from interviews, b-roll and archive
• Finding story, structure and rhythm from unscripted material
• Working closely with producers and directors to make edits feel editorial rather than corporate
• Creating multiple outputs from a single shoot (hero films, cutdowns, social, internal and external edits)
• Managing projects from ingest through to final delivery
• Finishing work to a high standard across picture, sound and pacing

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years professional editing experience
• Strong portfolio that shows storytelling and interview-led work
• Excellent instinct for narrative, pacing and performance
• Highly proficient in Premiere Pro/Davinci Resolve (After Effects knowledge a bonus)
• Comfortable working with large volumes of footage and finding the story within it
• Experience editing for brands, agencies or broadcasters
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of edits
• High standards and strong attention to detail

Must have

• Documentary or factual editing background
• Motion graphics knowledge
• Colour grading experience

What this is not

• Not a junior role
• Not someone who “also edits”

This role is for someone who wants to be known as an exceptional editor.