News Video Editor (Casual)

NEWS UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in the UK is seeking a News Video Editor to join their dynamic team. You will edit compelling video content across various domains, focusing on breaking news and engaging with audiences on multiple platforms. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in a fast-paced newsroom, with a strong understanding of digital content and audience engagement. This role offers creative freedom and opportunities for personal growth within a forward-thinking media environment.

Benefits

Creative Freedom

Career Growth

Collaborative Team Environment

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience editing in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Strong understanding of YouTube and social media platforms.
• Ability to balance speed with quality to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Edit daily video content for breaking news and features.
• Tailor content for YouTube, websites, and social media.
• Collaborate with journalists and producers on editorial direction.

Skills

Video Editing

Platform Optimization

SEO Knowledge

Collaboration

Audience Engagement

Job description

Job Description

The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK, publishing hundreds of stories a day and reaching over 170m unique users digitally every month. Its exclusives set the news agenda and its campaigns have changed the lives of many. Delivering news, entertainment, and sports coverage to millions of readers every day. With a rich history spanning decades, we are dedicated to providing accurate, insightful, and engaging content across print and digital platforms. The Sun has a mass‑market audience and aims to appeal to a diverse audience in the UK and beyond.

Your team

An iconic, dynamic storyteller with a rich heritage and a global audience in the millions, The Sun is now focusing on an exciting, video‑focussed strategy to engage new audiences, putting video at the heart of The Sun’s journalism. This is a chance to join a talented team at a pivotal moment, contributing to fast‑paced, agenda‑setting video output that drives traffic and revenue, as we redefine how a historic brand tells stories in the fast‑paced digital world.

Your role

As a News Video Editor, you will join a team at the backbone of our digital video output, shaping raw footage into compelling narratives that drive views, shares, and engagement. You’ll be responsible for editing high‑quality video content for breaking news, sport, showbiz, TV and our Fabulous content strands. There will be a focus on quick‑turnaround content which is optimised for platforms like YouTube, our own site and other social channels. You will ensure that every video adheres to the highest journalistic standards while also capturing what grabs the attention of online audiences. You should be comfortable managing people of different hierarchies and thrive on owning projects, seeing them through from conception to delivery. Taking responsibility for breaking news stories and the fast‑paced nature of covering them in video form is pivotal to this role. This is a high‑impact role in a fast‑paced newsroom environment where speed, creativity, and attention to detail are critical to success.

Key Responsibilities

• Video Editing & Production: Edit daily video content for our news, sport, showbiz, TV and Fabulous content strands in a quick and efficient manner. This will vary from short clips to longer‑form stories, ensuring high editorial quality and fast turnaround.
• Platform‑Specific Optimization: Tailor content for multiple platforms, particularly YouTube, our website, and social media channels, optimising for views, shares, and overall audience engagement.
• Breaking News: Work efficiently with Senior News Video Editors to produce high‑quality, engaging video content for breaking news stories, ensuring rapid turnaround without sacrificing editorial integrity.
• Collaboration: Work closely with journalists, video producers, and social media teams to understand the editorial direction and ensure video content supports wider newsroom goals.
• SEO & YouTube Best Practices: Implement SEO strategies and metadata management for videos to ensure maximum discoverability and ranking on YouTube and search engines.
• Audience Engagement: Stay on top of what drives audience interest online and incorporate that knowledge into video edits, optimising content for clicks, views, and engagement.
• Graphics & Visual Enhancements: Enhance videos with necessary graphics, lower thirds, captions, and animations to increase visual appeal and engagement.
• Data‑Driven Decisions: Use data and analytics to inform editing choices, continually refining content to improve performance across platforms.

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced Video Editor: You have hands‑on experience editing in a large, fast‑paced newsroom or digital media environment. You understand how to balance speed with quality to meet tight deadlines and maximise breaking news potential.
• Digital Native: You’re immersed in the digital landscape, with a strong understanding of YouTube, social media platforms, and how audiences engage with video content online.
• Editorially Minded: You have a solid understanding of journalistic practices and can create video content that is both engaging and adheres to editorial standards.
• Platform‑Savvy: You know how to edit for different platforms, particularly YouTube, and understand how to optimise content for each one to increase traffic and engagement.
• Creative Storyteller: You have a passion for storytelling and can bring creativity to every project, whether it’s a breaking news clip or a deep dive into a sports feature.
• Fast & Agile: You’re capable of working quickly and efficiently in a fast‑paced newsroom, juggling multiple tasks without compromising on quality. You will be required to work a rolling shift pattern of days and evenings across seven days.
• Results‑Driven: You understand the importance of data in today’s digital landscape and use performance metrics to shape your approach to video content.

Why Join Us

• Transformational Opportunity: Be part of a legacy brand’s digital evolution, helping to shape its future with innovative, impactful video content.
• Creative Freedom: Get the opportunity to experiment with new formats and editing techniques while working on a diverse range of news and sports stories.
• Fast‑Paced & Exciting: Work in a dynamic newsroom environment where no two days are the same, editing everything from breaking news to feature‑length stories.
• Collaborative Team: Join a talented and driven team of producers, editors, and journalists who are all passionate about creating top‑tier digital content.
• Career Growth: With the expansion of our video strategy, there’s room for personal growth and advancement within a forward‑thinking, innovative media company.

How to Apply

If you’re a video editor with a passion for digital storytelling and a track record of creating content that drives traffic and engagement, we want to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a team that’s redefining how a legacy brand engages with audiences in the digital era!

This job description is designed to attract candidates who are not only technically skilled but also passionate about the intersection of digital content, audience engagement, and journalistic integrity.