Junior VIdeo Editor

Hearst UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Location flex

Holiday Exchange

Charity Day

Hearst ERG Groups

HAPI app discounts

Job summary

Hearst UK is seeking a Junior Video Editor to craft high-quality, platform-native video content across our portfolio of premium brands. You will work closely with producers, editors, journalists, directors and art directors to deliver engaging content across editorial features, social campaigns and branded partnerships.

You’ll own edits from brief to final delivery, using creative judgement to elevate narratives with pace, music, graphics and colour for multiple platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience editing high-quality video content for consumer-facing brands or media organisations.
• Strong understanding of video storytelling, pacing and visual narrative.

Responsibilities

• Edit a diverse range of premium video content across Hearst UK's brands, including editorial features, social-first content, branded partnerships, events and campaigns.
• Collaborate with producers, journalists, directors, art directors and commercial teams to translate briefs into compelling video content.
• Take ownership from ingest to final delivery, ensuring edits meet creative, technical and brand standards.
• Shape engaging stories through pacing, narrative structure, music, sound design and motion graphics.
• Create platform-optimised edits for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and emerging channels.
• Apply colour correction, audio balancing and quality control for broadcast-quality results.
• Manage multiple editing projects with tight deadlines and attention to detail.
• Use audience insights and video performance data to refine creative decisions.

Skills

Creative storytelling

Time management

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Job Description

We are the UK's leading premium publisher, home to iconic and influential media brands including Esquire, Men's & Women's Health, ELLE, Good Housekeeping, Harper's Bazaar, Digital Spy, Cosmopolitan, Red and more. At Hearst UK, we don't just create content - we shape culture.

Our workplace is driven by passion, shaped by authenticity and powered by creativity. We back bold ideas, act with an entrepreneurial mindset and continually evolve to meet the moment - while respecting the legacy that's brought us here. We believe in each other's potential and push boundaries together to create meaningful impact, both across the media landscape and in people's lives.

We're proud of our heritage - but even more excited about making history.

Hearst UK operates an in office policy with flexible Friday's. Our office is based at House of Hearst, 30 Panton Street, St James's, London, SW1Y 4AJ, where teams collaborate in person and connect across brands and functions.

Salary - Circa £35,000 - Salary is dependent on experience and will be assessed in line with the candidate's skills, knowledge relevant expertise

The Role...

As the Junior Video Editor, you will play a key role in creating high-quality, platform-native video content across Hearst UK's portfolio of premium brands. Working closely with producers, editors, journalists, directors and art directors, you'll edit a broad range of content, from branded partnerships and social-first campaigns to editorial formats and premium commercial productions ensuring every piece is engaging, on-brand and delivered to the highest standard.

You’ll take ownership of your edits from brief through to final delivery, using sound creative judgement to solve problems, refine narratives and elevate every project. You’ll bring stories to life through pace, music, graphics, colour and sound, creating content that resonates with audiences across multiple platforms.

The role requires a strong understanding of how video performs across different channels, with audience insights and performance data used to inform creative decisions, maximise engagement and continually improve output. This is a hands‑on opportunity for a confident editor who enjoys collaborating with talented creative teams, thrives in a fast‑paced environment and takes pride in producing exceptional content.

Main Duties...

• Edit a diverse range of premium video content across Hearst UK's brands, including editorial features, social‑first content, branded partnerships, events and commercial campaigns.
• Collaborate closely with producers, journalists, directors, art directors and commercial teams to translate creative briefs into compelling video content.
• Take ownership of projects from ingest through to final delivery, ensuring all edits meet creative, technical and brand standards.
• Shape engaging stories through strong pacing, narrative structure, music, sound design and motion graphics.
• Create platform‑optimised edits tailored for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and emerging digital channels.
• Apply colour correction, audio balancing and quality control to ensure a polished, broadcast‑quality finish.
• Manage multiple editing projects simultaneously, prioritising deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Use audience insights and video performance data to refine creative decisions, improve engagement and inform future content.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Video and Editorial teams to contribute ideas, support productions and continually improve creative output.

What We Are Looking For...

• Proven experience editing high-quality video content using Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects, with experience using Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Previous experience creating content for consumer‑facing (B2C) brands, publishers, agencies or media organisations.
• A strong understanding of video storytelling, pacing, structure and visual narrative.
• Excellent knowledge of platform‑specific editing styles and best practice across TikTok, Instagram, Meta and YouTube.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high‑quality work.
• A collaborative approach, with the confidence to work closely with creative and editorial stakeholders across the business.
• Curious, proactive and eager to learn new techniques, trends and technologies within digital video production.

Benefits...

(Your benefits at Hearst UK are more than just extras-they are tools to help you thrive in every part of life.)

Hearst Exclusives - Only for You!

• Get adventurous with Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels - yes, you could be trying the next big thing in beauty, food & drink.
• Snag luxe beauty steals at our legendary office sample sales - score big on top brands without breaking the bank!

Inclusion, Health & Wellbeing: Feel Your Best

• Stay healthy with Specsavers eye care, a company-funded Health Cash Plan, and access to mental health support.
• Get active and stress‑free with discounted gym memberships and the Cycle to Work scheme.
• Embrace flexibility with a Location Flex and Holiday Exchange to take time when you need it.
• Take time to give back with a Charity Day and access wellbeing resources whenever you need them.
• Join one of our Hearst ERG Groups.

Financial Wellness - Boost Your Budget

• Plan ahead with a generous Workplace Pension, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Season Ticket Loan for easier commuting.
• Make smarter money moves using Salary Finance tools, Financial Wellbeing sessions, and Home Tech benefits to spread costs.
• Treat yourself with major discounts across London plus everyday savings via the HAPI at Hearst app

Hearst UK is deeply committed to using our influential brands to reflect the world we want to live in - one that respects, protects, represents and uplifts the voices and opinions of all people. As a business, we recognise the significant benefits of creativity, collaboration and innovation that comes with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organization the right thing to do, but it also helps us to make powerful and exciting content that can be enjoyed by many more people. This is why we're working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.