Senior Video Editor

Build a Rocket Boy; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A game development studio is seeking a Senior Video Editor who will produce engaging trailers, gameplay showcases, and promotional content. Collaborating with the marketing team, you will deliver high-quality videos on a fast-paced schedule. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in the video game industry, with expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. The position is remote and offers excellent benefits including mental health support and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Unlimited coaching & therapy

Stock Options

Pension scheme

Office & remote events

25 Annual Leave + 8 bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cycle2Work Scheme

Electric Car Charging

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to take projects from concept to completion.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in video editing for various digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver video content from concept to final.
• Edit trailers, feature spotlights, developer diaries, and gameplay showcases.
• Maintain high quality using pacing, sound, and composition.
• Optimize videos for multiple platforms like YouTube and TikTok.

Skills

3 years' experience creating video content for 3D video games

Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert-level proficiency in After Effects

Extensive experience capturing game content in engine, preferably Unreal Engine 5

Strong storytelling instincts

Knowledge of cinematic language and camera direction

Skilled in sound integration

Keen attention to detail

Collaborative and self-driven

Job description

Senior Video Editor

Department: Marketing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Remote

Reporting To: Doug Crawshay

Description

As our Senior Video Editor here at Build A Rocket Boy, you will be responsible for the production of trailers, gameplay showcases, developer diaries, and promotional videos that inspire and excite players.

As a key member of the marketing team, you’ll shape how our worlds, crossovers, and updates are introduced to the community through storytelling, visual precision, and high energy impact.

Working closely with creative leadership, marketing, publishing, and the capture team, you’ll deliver high-quality content on a fast-paced release schedule, setting our benchmark for video excellence at Build A Rocket Boy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver video content from concept to final, contributing creative ideas, storyboards, and structure to support each campaign.
• Edit a wide range of content, including trailers, feature spotlights, developer diaries, teasers, and gameplay showcase’s for all Build A Rocket Boy products and marketing beats.
• Maintain consistent high quality, using pacing, sound, and composition to deliver compelling and impactful results.
• Experiment with evolving workflows and technologies, including AI-enhanced editing, motion graphics automation, and real-time engine capture.
• Take feedback onboard constructively and adapt with creativity and confidence to refine and elevate each project.
• Manage multiple projects across simultaneous campaigns, ensuring consistency, quality, and timely delivery.
• Optimize videos for multiple platforms (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Steam, etc.).
• Organize, catalogue, and manage footage and project files.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 3 years' experience creating video content for 3D video games.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and other industry-standard editing tools.
• Extensive experience capturing game content in engine, preferably Unreal Engine 5.
• Strong storytelling instincts and mastery of pacing, rhythm, energy, and tone.
• Proven ability to take projects from idea to finished product, including pitching concepts, storyboarding, editing, and final delivery.
• Knowledge of cinematic language and camera direction.
• Skilled in sound integration, including music, voiceover, and SFX to enhance emotional impact.
• Keen attention to detail with a proven ability to deliver exceptional quality under tight deadlines.
• Collaborative and self-driven, with a passion for games, innovation, and storytelling.

Job Benefits

Our Global Benefits & Perks

• Unlimited coaching & therapy — with Oliva, to support your mental health
• Stock Options — everyone owns a piece of our success
• Pension scheme — up to 5% employer matched contribution to finance those golden years
• Socials — office & remote events, play sessions and company-wide parties
• And even more benefits based on your location!

If you’re based in the UK

• 25 Annual Leave + 8 bank holidays - we’re flexible with most bank holidays so you can use the time to celebrate what’s important to you
• Private Medical Insurance - full cover with AXA
• Healthcare Cash Plan - Level 3 cover with Medicash
• Cycle2Work Scheme - lease a bike through us and save on tax too!
• Electric Car Charging - electric car charging at our Port office in Edinburgh, Scotland.