Short-Form Video Editor

Dexerto; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Short-Form Video Editor to maximize content reach across social platforms. You will identify engaging moments from original content, edit videos for various formats, and work closely with the Social and Production teams. This entry-level role offers a dynamic and creative work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of social platforms and performance metrics.
• Experience editing for various formats suitable for social media.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify standout moments from content for social clips.
• Edit videos for multiple social media platforms.
• Generate on-brand captions and publish content.
• Analyze content performance to optimize output.

Skills

Understanding of social platforms

Experience with online influencers

Proficiency in Adobe Premiere

Ability to edit short and long-form content

Ability to manage deadlines

Tools

Adobe Premiere

After Effects

Motion graphics tools

Job description

Dexerto is the #1 destination for gaming, influencer, streamer and viral entertainment content. We’re a media company at the forefront of gaming culture and a leading hub of entertaining, inspirational global content. Our community-level approach and succinct digital voice has led us to become the trusted companion for 84M+ fans worldwide.

The Role

• Dexerto is on the hunt for a talented Short-Form Video Editor to join our team. You’ll play a key role in maximising the reach of our content across social platforms, working with a dynamic team to produce and edit engaging video content tailored for digital audiences.
  
  

What You Will Do

• Identify standout moments from Dexerto Originals to create engaging, monetisable social clips.
• Edit videos in various formats (vertical, landscape, IG) for X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and more.
• Generate on-brand captions and publish across Dexerto’s channels.
• Work with the Head of Social and Head of Production to analyse content performance and optimise output.
• Stay plugged into trends across YouTube, TikTok, and digital storytelling to keep our content fresh and relevant.
  
  

Why should you work for us?

• We're not some stuffy, old-school media company dwelling on the negative. We create viral content and cover the fun stuff.
• You’ll have the opportunity to lead key initiatives, take ownership of projects, and grow with the company as we continue to scale.
  
  

Requirements

• Available to work core hours in GMT time zones.
• Strong understanding of social platforms and what makes content perform.
• Experience and knowledge of the online influencer world
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere (and ideally After Effects or motion graphics tools).
• Demonstrated experience editing and producing short and long-form content.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and respond quickly to feedback.
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Media Production

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