Senior Video Editor — Lead & Mentor Broadcast-Ready Edits

Smile Digital; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A video production agency in the Leeds area is looking for an experienced Senior Video Editor to take creative ownership of various projects. The role involves leading the editing process, mentoring junior editors, and producing high-quality visual stories. Applicants should have a strong showreel and expert skills in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. This position offers a competitive salary range of £40,000 to £52,000 with a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Senior Video Editor or experienced Editor ready to step up.
• Strong showreel demonstrating storytelling, pacing, and creative flair.
• Confident communicator with ability to present and justify creative decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead editing for a range of commercial and corporate projects.
• Edit using Adobe Premiere Pro, applying colour grading and sound design.
• Support and mentor junior and mid-level editors.

Skills

Creative ownership of post-production projects

Expert level skills in Adobe Creative Cloud

Excellent understanding of codecs and formats

Strong eye for detail and narrative structure

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Job description

A video production agency in the Leeds area is looking for an experienced Senior Video Editor to take creative ownership of various projects. The role involves leading the editing process, mentoring junior editors, and producing high-quality visual stories. Applicants should have a strong showreel and expert skills in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. This position offers a competitive salary range of £40,000 to £52,000 with a hybrid work environment.