Freelance Social Editor

Profiles Creative; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing DTC brand in the United Kingdom is seeking a Performance Video Editor to create impactful social videos from raw assets. This mid-senior level role allows for creativity and strategic thinking, transforming briefs into compelling content. The ideal candidate will have experience with AfterEffects, Premiere, and CapCut, showcasing strong storytelling instincts with performance-driven results. This is a temporary position that offers the freedom to shape video concepts and influence ad creatives.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in video editing or content creation, ideally within DTC or a performance-led agency.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Fast, resourceful, and performance-driven approach.
• 1+ year in video editing or content creation, ideally within DTC or a performance-led agency.

Responsibilities

• Own the full editing process, transforming loose briefs into high-performing paid social videos.
• Create compelling, narrative-led content from raw footage and early-stage ideas.
• Test, iterate, and learn quickly alongside creative strategists.
• Pitch new concepts, hooks, formats, and editing styles based on trends and performance.
• Edit with platform best practices in mind for Meta and TikTok.

Skills

Experience using AfterEffects

Experience with Premiere

Experience with CapCut

Strong storytelling instincts for short-form content

Ability to work independently

Fast and resourceful approach

Performance-driven approach

Tools

After Effects

Premiere Pro

CapCut

Job description

This range is provided by Profiles Creative. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Director - Freelance and Permanent recruitment. Working with brands and agencies across;Creative, Marketing, Brand, Social, Content, Influencer…

Our client, a fast-growing DTC brand, is seeking a Performance Video Editor who can think both creatively and strategically, turning raw assets and loose ideas into thumb-stopping paid social videos with minimal direction. You’ll have the freedom to shape concepts, test new angles, and influence the direction of ad creative. This is a rare opportunity to flex your creativity and make a real impact within a rapidly scaling business.

What You’ll Do

• Own the full editing process, transforming loose briefs into high-performing paid social videos
• Create compelling, narrative-led content from raw footage and early-stage ideas
• Test, iterate, and learn quickly alongside creative strategists
• Pitch new concepts, hooks, formats, and editing styles based on trends and performance
• Edit with platform best practices in mind for Meta and TikTok

What We’re Looking For

• Experience using AfterEffects, Premier and CapCut
• Strong storytelling instincts for short-form content
• Ability to work independently without heavy direction
• Fast, resourceful, and performance-driven approach
• 1+ year in video editing or content creation, ideally within DTC or a performance-led agency

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Design

Industries

• Consumer Services