Senior Video Editor

TN United Kingdom; Swansea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Senior Video Editor to join their dynamic team. In this full-time, in-office role, you'll tackle technical creative challenges and support a growing team of editors. Your expertise in the Adobe Creative Suite, particularly After Effects and Premiere Pro, will be crucial as you produce high-quality videos that engage audiences across platforms. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the gaming and content creator space. If you're ready to push creative boundaries and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Opportunities to attend industry events

24 Work-from-home days per year

30 days paid holiday

Enhanced Paternity Leave

Referral Scheme

Free drinks and occasional team lunches

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Editor with a strong portfolio.
• Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• A degree or relevant qualification in Video Production or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Edit and produce high-quality videos for diverse clientele.
• Collaborate with Producers to create engaging content.
• Innovate with new video ideas and content strategies.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Management

Video Production

Digital Media Production

Motion Graphics

Audio Tools Knowledge

Education

Degree in Video Production

Masters in Video Production

Tools

Izotope

Adobe Audition

Cinema4D

Blender

Unreal Engine

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We’re looking for a passionate senior video editor and creative with an extensive level of technical skill, and the creative flame to think beyond your limits. Your workload will focus on tackling our biggest and most technical creative challenges for our wide range of clientele. In this role you’ll play a pivotal part of a growing team of editors, providing guidance, and support where needed while helping to bolster the core team that continually delivers above expectation.

This is an in-office, full-time position on a 12-month contract, with the expectation of offering a FT role thereafter to the right candidate.

Daily Responsibilities

Your day-to-day will include working with your wider creative team or producer to continually push the boundaries of what’s possible. This will include, but isn’t limited to:

• Edit and produce high-quality videos and clips for our clientele, ranging from video podcasts, to high octane short-form content with the intention of driving retention, engagement and growth.
• Collaborate with Producers to ideate, plan and edit engaging long and short-form content.
• Continuously aim to innovate with new ideas for videos, content strategies, thumbnails that keep an audience engaged.
• Work with the wider team on ideas to retain and grow existing viewership, followers or subscribers.
• Ensure you meet your deadlines, and KPI’s while remaining organised and efficient.
• Respond to feedback from Project Leads and Producers, as well as provide clear and actionable feedback to less experienced team members.
• Support our wider team ensuring that we maintain and improve our quality and consistency across the business.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Editor, with a strong portfolio showcasing your skills.
• Existing extensive knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, especially After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• A strong understanding of online culture, trends, gaming and gaming related content.
• Knowledge of industry leading audio tools like Izotope, Adobe Audition or similar software.
• Excellent communication (written & verbal) and organisational skills.
• A passion for learning, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Prior experience managing a small team.
• A degree, relevant qualification, or industry experience in Video Production, Digital Media Production, Motion Graphics, Animation, or related fields.

Nice to Haves

• A Masters Degree in Video Production, Digital Media Production, Motion Graphics, Animation, or related fields.
• Knowledge in production and post-production podcast editing
• Experience with 2d & 3d software such as Cinema4D, Blender, After Effects, Unreal Engine.
• Above-average graphic design skills

About Us

Zygo is the leading content production and management agency in the gaming and content creator space. We work with some of the biggest names across YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook, supporting them and their content across all platforms. We have a very client-focused approach to everything we do, while maintaining a relaxed and rewarding work environment that values creativity and innovative thinking.

Joining our team comes with great perks, including:

• Opportunities to attend industry events across the world (e.g. GDC, Twitch Con)
• 24 Work-from-home days per year.
• 30 days paid holiday per year.
• Enhanced Paternity Leave
• Referral Scheme.
• Free drinks, occasional team lunches, and lots of tea & coffee!