Marketing Video Editor

Cloud Imperium Games; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development company in Manchester is seeking a marketing video editor to produce dynamic promotional content for social media platforms. This role demands creativity, speed, and a strong understanding of online audiences. The ideal candidate will have significant industry experience, exceptional skills in Adobe Premiere, and will collaborate with various teams to enhance video storytelling. Join us to create impactful and engaging videos that break boundaries in gaming.

Qualifications

• Industry experience as a video editor for advertising, entertainment, or gaming.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere and familiarity with After Effects.
• Ability to lead and collaborate effectively with teams.

Responsibilities

• Create promotional content for social media platforms.
• Collaborate with brand teams to produce cohesive storytelling.
• Implement creative notes from stakeholders.

Skills

Video editing experience

Adobe Premiere

After Effects

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Adobe Premiere

After Effects

Job description

Cloud Imperium is looking for a marketing video editor to join our Marketing Team. You'll create promotional content for social media platforms, including trailers, gameplay highlights, and community-focused videos. The role requires speed, creativity, and a strong sense of what resonates with online audiences.

Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium Games creates cutting‑edge videogames that defy expectations. We’re currently developing Star Citizen, a record‑breaking multiplayer online space sim, and Squadron 42, a cinematic single‑player adventure set in the same universe. Join us as we break boundaries and make videogame history.

What does a marketing video editor at CIG do?

• Collaborate with brand teams and creative leads to produce content tailored for Social Media.
• Work closely with creative director, writers, gameplay capture artists and producers, providing professional expertise to ensure cohesive storytelling to elevate the overall production value.
• Break down and implement creative notes from stakeholder teams.
• Develop and maintain effective strategies to support creative needs from cross‑functional teams.

What do we expect from our video editors?

• A good amount of industry experience as a video editor for Advertising, Entertainment or Gaming industries with a portfolio of work that showcases excellence in dynamic, creative storytelling.
• Exceptional proficiency with Adobe Premiere editing software. Experience with After Effects and motion graphics.
• Demonstrate awareness of industry trends and technological advancements in video editing, contributing to the implementation of best practices for quality standards.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to lead and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.

Diversity Statement

CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and its our differences that make it special.

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over‑achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!