Junior Video Editor

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury womenswear brand is seeking a Junior Video Editor to join their creative team in Manchester. The role involves editing high-quality video content for digital and social media channels, requiring 1-3 years of experience in video editing and proficiency in software like Adobe Premiere Pro. As part of a collaborative environment, the successful candidate will contribute to innovative campaigns, work flexible hours, and be offered private medical insurance as perks.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Flexible hours

Opportunity for progression in retouching, motion graphics, and design

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' hands-on experience in video editing.
• Proficient in major editing software, especially Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.
• Understanding of video requirements across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Edit and deliver engaging video content across channels.
• Collaborate with various teams to refine video concepts.
• Create optimized video ads for multiple digital platforms.

Skills

Video Editing

Digital Storytelling

Social Media Campaigns

Attention to Detail

Communication

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

CapCut

Job description

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Forward Role are currently searching on behalf of a leading luxury womenswear brand in Manchester, who are looking for a Junior Video Editor with a passion for digital storytelling and paid social campaigns. If you're looking to develop your craft within a supportive environment and contribute to high-performing video content across digital, web, and social channels, this could be your next step.

About the Role

You’ll be joining a collaborative creative department, working alongside graphic designers, paid media experts, and external production partners to edit and deliver engaging, high-quality video content. From homepage visuals to thumb-stopping social ads, you’ll help shape the visual identity of standout campaigns across multiple platforms for this luxury retail brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit and deliver high-quality, on-brand video content for paid social, digital ads, homepage banners, and web
• Create optimised video ads for platforms including Meta (Facebook/Instagram), Pinterest, Google PPC, and more
• Collaborate with creative, retouching, and paid media teams to execute and refine video concepts
• Adapt and rework footage from external production teams
• Manage multiple edits and feedback loops efficiently
• Contribute to ideation and visual storytelling across various channels
• Assist with light graphic design tasks where needed – static assets, overlays, etc.

Ideal Experience

• 1–3 years’ hands-on experience in video editing (agency or in-house)
• Proficient in video editing software: Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and CapCut
• Bonus: Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), or interest in graphic design / retouching
• Understanding of video requirements for different platforms – e.g. aspect ratios, durations, and content styles for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube, etc.
• A keen eye for detail, great communication skills, and confidence working in a hybrid creative/marketing environment
• 33 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays)
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office (Wednesdays & Fridays required)
• Flexible hours: 8–4 / 9–5, with a flexible lunch break
• Private medical insurance
• Friendly, fast-growing team with plenty of scope for progression (e.g. retouching, motion graphics, design)

Apply now to learn more about the client, team, and what makes this such a rewarding next step for a rising Video Editor.