Junior Video Editor

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury womenswear brand in Manchester is looking for a Junior Video Editor to develop creative video content. You will work in a collaborative environment, editing videos for multiple platforms while being supported in enhancing your skills. This role also offers flexible hours and a friendly team environment, making it a great opportunity for growth.

Benefits

33 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays)

Private medical insurance

Flexible hours: 8–4 / 9–5

Scope for progression in retouching, motion graphics, and design

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ hands-on experience in video editing.
• Proficient in video editing software including Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.
• Understanding of video requirements for different platforms.

Responsibilities

• Edit and deliver high-quality video content for paid social and digital ads.
• Create optimised video ads for platforms like Instagram and Pinterest.
• Collaborate with creative teams to execute video concepts.

Skills

Video Editing

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

CapCut

Graphic Design

Communication

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.