Story-Driven Documentary Editor — Hybrid (Reading)

Nicely Done Productions Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicely Done Productions Ltd in Reading is seeking a dedicated documentary editor to join our team. This hybrid role allows 3 days a week in our Reading offices, with the rest remote.

You will shape stories from interviews, b-roll and archive, crafting narrative, pacing and performance for long-form branded content. 3+ years editing experience and a strong showreel are essential. We value independent ownership of edits and close collaboration with producers and directors.

Qualifications

• 3+ years professional editing experience.
• Strong portfolio showing storytelling and interview-led work.
• Excellent instinct for narrative, pacing and performance.
• Proficient in Premiere Pro/ Davinci Resolve (After Effects knowledge a bonus).
• Comfortable with large volumes of footage and finding story within it.
• Experience editing for brands, agencies or broadcasters.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of edits.
• High standards and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Editing long-form branded films, interviews and story-led content
• Shaping narrative from interviews, b-roll and archive
• Finding story, structure and rhythm from unscripted material
• Working closely with producers and directors to make edits feel editorial rather than corporate
• Creating multiple outputs from a single shoot (hero films, cutdowns, social, internal and external edits)
• Managing projects from ingest through to final delivery
• Finishing work to a high standard across picture, sound and pacing

Skills

Storytelling

Interview editing

Editorial pacing

Independent work

Tools

Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

After Effects

Job description

Nicely Done Productions Ltd in Reading is seeking a dedicated documentary editor to join our team. This hybrid role allows 3 days a week in our Reading offices, with the rest remote.

You will shape stories from interviews, b-roll and archive, crafting narrative, pacing and performance for long-form branded content. 3+ years editing experience and a strong showreel are essential. We value independent ownership of edits and close collaboration with producers and directors.