FTC - Video Editor Russian Speaking

Sphere Digital Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Video Editor for a 6-month FTC starting in January, based in London. The role requires fluency in Russian and involves editing impactful video content for government-related projects. Candidates must have a strong digital portfolio and experience with Adobe Premiere Pro. The position offers a salary between £45,000 and £50,000, depending on experience, in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Video Editor with a strong digital/social portfolio.
• Experience working on sensitive or government-related communications is advantageous.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Edit and produce high-quality short-form and long-form video content.
• Create platform-specific edits for TikTok, Reels, YouTube, and other social channels.
• Localise and adapt content into Russian, ensuring linguistic and cultural accuracy.

Skills

Fluent Russian

Video Editing

Adobe Premiere Pro

Social Media Content Creation

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Job description

Video Editor - 6-Month FTC (January Start)

Location: London, UK (Hybrid)

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Clearance: Candidates must already hold security clearance

Language: Fluent Russian (spoken and written)

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Video Editor to join a creative team on a 6-month fixed-term contract starting in January. You'll work across a range of government-related projects, crafting impactful and culturally aware video content for social and digital channels.

This is a fast-moving environment where sensitivity, accuracy, and professional judgement are essential. You'll play a key role in shaping polished video output from concept to final delivery.

What You'll Do

• Edit and produce high-quality short-form and long-form video content
• Create platform-specific edits for TikTok, Reels, YouTube, and other social channels
• Develop creative solutions to enhance narrative and visual storytelling
• Localise and adapt content into Russian, ensuring linguistic and cultural accuracy
• Add graphics, titles, supers, subtitles, and sound design where needed
• Collaborate with designers, creatives, and project managers to deliver work on brief and to deadline
• Maintain high production standards and consistency across all outputs
• Contribute ideas to elevate content and streamline workflows

About You

• Fluent in Russian (essential)
• Proven experience as a Video Editor with a strong digital/social portfolio
• Skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro (essential) and After Effects (preferred)
• Confident in editing for social platforms and aware of evolving trends
• Experience working on sensitive or government-related communications is advantageous
• Strong eye for pacing, narrative flow, and visual detail
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Comfortable working hybrid in London
• Must hold security clearance, and be able to show proof

Contract Details

• 6-month FTC, starting January
• Hybrid working, London-based
• Salary: £45,000-£50,000 depending on experience

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