Lead Editor for content creator

PALRIS Productions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major content creation company in London is seeking a Lead Editor to drive the editing direction for their team. The ideal candidate will transform raw materials into engaging vlogs and cinematic short films while ensuring a consistent editing style. Responsibilities include leading the editing team, managing workflows, and collaborating with the core team on creative direction. Strong narrative skills, advanced editing abilities, and a sharp attention to detail are essential for success in this full-time role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience editing story-driven content for creators or entertainment brands.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving needs.
• High aesthetic sense and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the editing style and execution for all creator content.
• Edit high-volume vertical videos with strong pacing.
• Build and oversee editing workflows and asset management.
• Collaborate with the creator’s core team on concepts and tone.

Skills

Advanced editing skills

Strong sense of pacing and narrative

Attention to detail

Ability to lead a team of editors

Job description

We are looking for a Lead Editor who can own the editing direction for a major content creator. This means turning large amounts of raw material into fast-paced vlogs, handling the post-production of cinematic short films, short form content, establishing a consistent editing style and managing a streamlined post-production pipeline. The ideal candidate understands the creator economy, modern entertainment editing and what drives engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the editing style and creative execution across all creator content (short-form skits, storytelling, fashion, films and more).
• Edit high-volume vertical videos with strong pacing and entertainment value.
• Edit material focused on fast paced storytelling.
• Building the editing team based on needs.
• Build and oversee editing workflows, project organization, and asset management.
• Collaborate directly with the creator’s core team on concepts, tone and visual identity.
• Ensure fast turnaround while preserving premium quality.

Requirements:

• Proven experience editing story-driven content for creators, entertainment brands or post-production houses.
• Strong sense of pacing, narrative, retention tactics and platform-specific best practices.
• Advanced editing skills.
• Ability to find and lead other editors and uphold quality across multiple content streams.
• High attention to detail, strong aesthetic sense.
• Comfortable working in a fast, dynamic environment with evolving creative needs.

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Media Production, Marketing Services, and Social Networking Platforms

Location: London, England, United Kingdom (1 month ago)