Short Form Content Editor

The Diary Of A CEO; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

FlightStory is seeking a Short Form Content Editor to shape The Diary Of A CEO's clips for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts. You will edit teasers and shorts from long-form episodes to captivate audiences and drive growth.

You will collaborate with editorial and brand teams, add subtitles and motion graphics, and adapt edits based on performance data to maximise watch time and engagement. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels in Premiere Pro.

Qualifications

• Elite editing skills with Premiere Pro and strong pacing.
• Data-driven mindset to interpret analytics for performance.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Deep platform understanding of social media algorithms.
• Creative instincts aligned with brand identities.

Responsibilities

• Edit compelling short-form content from our shows long-form episodes.
• Identify high-performing moments with the editorial team and craft must-watch clips.
• Enhance content with subtitles, captions, and motion graphics to improve accessibility and engagement.
• Adapt editing style based on performance insights, iterating for maximum impact.
• Ensure all content maintains the highest production quality and adheres to the brand's distinctive style.
• Stay ahead of trends in short-form content, experimenting with new formats and storytelling techniques.
• Collaborate closely with all stakeholders to execute a seamless content strategy.

Skills

Elite editing

Data-driven mindset

Speed & efficiency

Platform fluency

Creative instinct

Tools

Premiere Pro

Job description

SHORT FORM CONTENT EDITOR, THE DIARY OF A CEO

COMPANY : FLIGHTSTORY

REPORTING TO : DIRECTOR OF SHORT FORM

BRAND : THE DIARY OF A CEO

LOCATION : LONDON

ABOUT FLIGHTSTORY

We are a media company and investment fund, and we're on a mission to elevate the stories, build the communities, and support the founders that inspire a happier, healthier humanity. We scale creator-led new media IP and operate an investment fund and venture studio.

YOUR MISSION

To create high-impact, audience-driven short-form content that fuels our shows growth across our social platforms. You'll be working across The Diary Of A CEO, editing teasers, clips, and shorts that maximise retention, engagement, and reach, ensuring the show's presence remains dominant across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and beyond.

OUTCOMES

• Short-form storytelling mastery: Edit clips, teasers, and shorts that captivate audiences within seconds, driving virality and retention.
• Performance-driven editing: Ensure every edit aligns with data insights, optimising for watch time, shareability, and algorithm performance.
• Speed & efficiency: Maintain a fast turnaround for clips, working seamlessly with the production and editorial teams to release content at the optimal time.
• Platform-native content: Edit with a deep understanding of what works best on each platform
• Creative innovation: Push the boundaries of editing styles, motion graphics, and visual storytelling to elevate our show's social media presence.

DAY TO DAY

• Edit compelling short-form content from our shows long-form episodes, ensuring clips are engaging and algorithm-optimised.
• Work with the editorial and brand team to identify high-performing moments and craft them into must-watch clips.
• Enhance content with subtitles, captions, and motion graphics to improve accessibility and engagement.
• Adapt editing style based on performance insights, constantly iterating for maximum impact.
• Ensure all content maintains the highest production quality and adheres to the brand's distinctive style.
• Stay ahead of trends in short-form content, experimenting with new formats, transitions, and storytelling techniques.
• Collaborate closely across all stakeholders in the team to execute a seamless content strategy.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Elite editing skills: Expert in Premiere Pro (or equivalent) with a strong eye for pacing, storytelling, and emotion.
• Data-driven mindset: Ability to interpret analytics to refine editing choices and improve content performance.
• Speed & efficiency: Comfortable working under tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Platform fluency: Deep understanding of social media algorithms and how to optimise content for each.
• Creative instinct: Ability to craft edits that feel fresh, exciting, and aligned with our show's distinctive brand identities.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• A passion for social storytelling, human psychology, social media trends, data performance and attention-grabbing content.
• Experience editing viral social clips with a proven track record of driving engagement
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, in-person environment where agility, urgency and precision are essential.