Mid-weight Video Editor

Perspective Pictures; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative video production company in London seeks a Mid-weight Video Editor to take ownership of projects, collaborating with creatives to produce engaging content. The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio in editing and storytelling across various formats and is proficient in Adobe software, among others. This role emphasizes quality, organization, and strong communication, with opportunities for leadership in edits and projects.

Benefits

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000

Company Profit Share Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

32 days Annual Leave

Free coffees, teas, and fruit

Monthly team activities & socials

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio showcasing editing and storytelling skills across formats.
• Solid understanding of platform-specific digital content creation.
• Proficiency in key Adobe software.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end ownership of post-production for projects.
• Collaborate with creatives, directors, producers.
• Lead edits and guide projects as needed.

Skills

Editing and narrative storytelling skills

Digital-first content creation

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud

Experience with DaVinci Resolve

Experience with 3D software

Quality control and attention to detail

Familiarity with creative trends

Organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

LucidLink

Frame.io

Slack

Google Drive

Parsec

Job description

💼 PERKS & BENEFITS

• 💰 Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
• 💸 Company Profit Share Scheme
• 🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme
• ☀️ 32 days Annual Leave (including bank holidays)
• ☕ Free coffees, teas, and fruit in the office
• 🎨 Monthly team activities & socials

ABOUT US

We’re a creative video production company in East London, with a team of 25 remarkably talented people who bring our branded projects to life.

We’ve created thousands of videos around the world, with everyone from start-ups to globally recognised retailers and icons such as RedBull, LEGO, Lululemon, Fujifilm, & Adobe. We specialise in creating digital-first, social-first content for brands, from TikTok videos to Netflix documentaries.

In essence, we do one thing - create the absolute best, most engaging video content for brands to post on the internet.

THE ROLE

As a Mid-weight Video Editor at Perspective Pictures, you’ll take ownership of projects from brief to delivery, collaborating with directors, producers, and creatives along the way. You’ll have opportunities to step up, lead the edit on key projects, and flex both your technical and storytelling muscles.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• A strong portfolio showcasing your editing and narrative storytelling skills across social, branded, and long-form formats.
• Solid understanding of digital-first content creation and platform-specific formats (YouTube, TikTok, Meta, etc).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Experience with DaVinci Resolve and 3D softwares.
• A keen eye for quality control and detail.
• Up to date with creative trends, editing styles, and new tools in AI and video.
• Confident working independently, including setting up your own tech, backups, and file structures.
• Experience working in LucidLink, Frame.io, Slack, Google Drive, Parsec, or similar tools.
• Highly organised, efficient, and able to manage multiple timelines without breaking a sweat.
• Strong communication skills, you’re comfortable liaising directly with clients and contributing in meetings.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• End-to-end ownership of post-production for assigned projects.
• Collaborating with in-house and remote creatives, directors, and producers.
• Leading edits, giving creative input, and stepping up when needed to guide projects.
• Attending and contributing to client meetings and edit sessions.
• Regularly updating the wider team with project developments, timelines, and challenges.
• Quality control, ensuring everything is tight, on-brand, and pixel-perfect.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your CV along with a link to your relevant portfolio via our careers portal. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We’re an equal opportunity employer and deeply value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.