Social-First Video Editor (Short-Form)

Uncovered Group; London Borough of Lambeth; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and Flexible working

Free Breakfast, Snacks & Drinks

Pension Scheme

Friday 3pm Finish

Cycle to Work Scheme

SPILL Therapy Support

Monthly Wellness Fund

Eye Care Allowance

£500 Referral Scheme

Job summary

Uncovered Group, a London-based creative agency, is seeking a talented Video Editor to join the in-house production team. You will craft short-form branded content primarily for TikTok, Instagram and Meta platforms, blending strong traditional editing with a social-first approach.

You will edit dynamic content with engaging pacing, transitions and cultural relevance, while collaborating with production and creative teams to deliver on briefs and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a video editor within a creative/agency or social-first environment.
• Strong proficiency in Premiere Pro and solid knowledge of After Effects.
• Demonstrated ability to create social-first edits with pacing, transitions, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to incorporate 2D motion graphics into edits; motion graphics experience is a bonus.
• Good understanding of current social platforms, formats and trends.

Responsibilities

• Edit engaging, high-quality short-form branded content for TikTok, Instagram, and other social platforms.
• Bring a creative, social-first approach to edits, with strong pacing, transitions and hooks.
• Experiment with editing techniques, visual effects and transitions to stand out.
• Incorporate 2D motion, text treatments and graphics using After Effects.
• Work across Premiere Pro and After Effects, balancing traditional editing with creative visuals.
• Stay up to date with social trends and platform formats, bringing inspiration to projects.
• Collaborate with production and creative teams to deliver against the vision.
• Organise footage, manage timelines and prepare exports across formats.
• Handle multiple projects and deadlines with high quality.
• Take feedback and apply edits accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Social-first editing

Video editing

Pacing & transitions

Tools

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

Uncovered Group, a London-based creative agency, is seeking a talented Video Editor to join the in-house production team. You will craft short-form branded content primarily for TikTok, Instagram and Meta platforms, blending strong traditional editing with a social-first approach.

You will edit dynamic content with engaging pacing, transitions and cultural relevance, while collaborating with production and creative teams to deliver on briefs and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.