DOP / Editor

Simply Social; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Simply Social is seeking a talented Director of Photography / Video Editor with motion graphics experience to help us create standout content for our clients. You’ll take projects from shoot planning through to the final edit, combining camera skills with storytelling, pacing and design.

This hands-on role involves lighting and shooting campaigns, editing fast-moving social videos, and bringing ideas to life through motion graphics.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to plan, shoot and edit social content with strong storytelling.
• Experience creating content for brands in social-first environments.
• Confident with cameras, lenses, lighting and audio.
• Strong editing skills in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
• Proficiency in After Effects with motion graphics examples.
• Understanding of social platforms and vertical formats.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Available to attend shoots in London and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and shoot social content, brand campaigns, interviews, product videos and BTS footage.
• Own camera, lighting and audio setups for studio and location shoots.
• Turn concepts into shot lists and production plans.
• Edit footage into compelling videos with strong hooks and pacing.
• Create motion graphics, animated typography, transitions and branded elements.
• Handle colour grading, sound design and final exports.
• Produce different cuts and formats for organic and paid social.
• Manage footage, project files and assets.
• Contribute ideas and stay updated on emerging formats and trends.

Skills

Camera operation

Video editing

Motion graphics

Lighting

Audio

Education

Bachelor's degree in film/television

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

After Effects

Job description

Simply Social is looking for a talented Director of Photography / Video Editor with motion graphics experience to help us create standout content for our clients.

You’ll take projects from shoot planning through to the final edit, combining strong camera skills with a sharp eye for storytelling, pacing and design. You should be as comfortable lighting and shooting a campaign as you are editing a fast-moving social video or bringing an idea to life through motion graphics.

The role

Working closely with our creative and account teams, you’ll produce content for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and other digital channels. You’ll understand how to make work feel native to each platform while maintaining a high standard of craft.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership and can adapt their approach to different brands, briefs and production budgets.

What you’ll do

Plan and shoot social content, brand campaigns, interviews, product videos and behind-the-scenes footage.

Own camera, lighting and audio setups, adapting to studio and location shoots.

Work with our creatives to turn concepts into practical shot lists and production plans.

Edit footage into compelling videos with strong hooks, clear storytelling and effective pacing.

Create motion graphics, animated typography, transitions and branded graphic elements.

Handle colour grading, sound design, audio mixing and final exports.

Produce different cuts, formats and versions for organic and paid social.

Manage footage, project files and assets so work is organised and easy to hand over.

Contribute ideas and keep the team informed about emerging formats, techniques and social trends.

What we’re looking for

A strong portfolio demonstrating both shooting and editing ability.

Experience creating content for brands, ideally within a social-first agency or production environment.

Confident knowledge of cameras, lenses, lighting and audio.

Strong editing skills in Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve.

Proficiency in After Effects, with examples of motion graphics work.

A clear understanding of social platforms, including vertical video, captions, safe zones and platform‑specific formats.

Good creative judgement and attention to detail across image, sound and graphics.

The ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and respond constructively to feedback.

Confidence working independently on smaller shoots and collaboratively on larger productions.

Availability to attend shoots in London and travel when projects require it.

Nice to have

Experience editing paid social ads and developing creative variations for testing.

Experience directing talent, creators or contributors on set.

Retouching, photography or basic 3D animation skills.