Lead Editor

SAVVY RECRUITMENT; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working from London office

Job summary

SAVVY RECRUITMENT partners with a fast-growing London-based creative production studio to hire a Lead Editor who will deliver high-quality commercial, social and branded content at pace.

This hands-on role also leads and develops a small team, switching between client deliverables, social-first content, pitches and internal projects while upholding exceptional quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' editing experience within an agency, production studio or commercial environment.
• Strong Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects skills.
• Experience producing high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• The confidence to manage priorities, lead others and work autonomously.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading edits across commercial, branded and social content projects
• Creating fast-turnaround content across multiple briefs
• Using After Effects for motion graphics, compositing and finishing touches
• Collaborating with creatives and producers to deliver projects on time
• Managing and mentoring junior and freelance editors
• Supporting pitches with concept videos, sizzle reels and animated presentations
• Working alongside creative technologists and emerging AI workflows

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Autonomy

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Runway

Kling

Luma

Midjourney

Job description

We're partnering with an ambitious, fast-growing creative production studio that is redefining how brands create content through the use of cutting-edge technology and world-class creative talent.

Working with globally recognised brands, broadcasters and entertainment clients, they’re looking for a Lead Editor to join their London team and play a key role in delivering high-quality commercial, social and branded content at pace.

This is a hands-on role for someone who loves crafting exceptional edits while also leading and developing a small team. You’ll be comfortable switching between client deliverables, social-first content, pitch videos and internal creative projects, all while maintaining a high standard of quality and efficiency.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading edits across commercial, branded and social content projects
• Creating fast-turnaround content across multiple briefs
• Using After Effects for motion graphics, compositing and finishing touches
• Collaborating with creatives and producers to deliver projects on time
• Managing and mentoring junior and freelance editors
• Supporting pitches with concept videos, sizzle reels and animated presentations
• Working alongside creative technologists and emerging AI workflows

We're looking for someone with:

• 4+ years' editing experience within an agency, production studio or commercial environment
• Strong Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects skills
• Experience producing high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
• The confidence to manage priorities, lead others and work autonomously
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Nice to have:

• Experience with AI creative tools such as Runway, Kling, Luma or Midjourney
• Social-first editing experience across TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube
• Previous experience within a creative studio or production company

What's on offer:

• Salary up to £60,000 DOE
• Hybrid working from a London office
• The opportunity to join a highly creative, collaborative team working on exciting global projects
• A chance to help shape the future of content production in an innovative, technology-driven environment