Video Editor

British Airways; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff travel benefits (unlimited basic

Discounted Hotline fares

Job summary

British Airways plc is seeking a talented Video Editor to join the Creative Studio within the Customer directorate. You will edit engaging video content, transform raw footage into compelling stories, and collaborate with Creative, Production and Marketing teams to bring briefs to life.

You'll ensure colour, sound and graphics align with brand standards while managing multiple projects, meeting tight deadlines, and staying abreast of emerging post-production techniques.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro and working knowledge of After Effects and DaVinci Resolve.
• Experience editing a broad range of video content and delivering polished outputs.
• Good understanding of sound design, mixing, and colour grading.

Responsibilities

• Edit high-quality video content for digital, social, internal and customer-facing channels.
• Transform raw footage into compelling visual stories through editing, pacing and storytelling.
• Collaborate with Creative, Production and Marketing teams to bring briefs to life.
• Apply colour, sound, graphics and motion treatments to produce polished content.
• Ensure content aligns with brand standards and creative direction.
• Manage multiple edits and projects to meet timelines.

Skills

Video editing

Storytelling

Brand standards

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Project management

Creative thinking

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

A career without limits

As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.

This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.

So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.

We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.

The role:

Video Editor

You’ll be part of the Creative Studio within our Customer directorate, creating engaging, high-quality video content that brings the British Airways brand to life across customer and colleague touchpoints. Working closely with Creative, Production and Marketing teams, you’ll transform raw footage into compelling visual stories through editing, sound, motion graphics and creative storytelling.

What you’ll do:

• Edit high-quality video content for digital, social, internal and customer-facing channels
• Transform raw footage into compelling visual stories through creative editing, pacing and storytelling
• Collaborate with Creative, Production and Marketing teams to bring briefs and creative concepts to life
• Apply and optimise colour, sound, graphics and motion treatments to produce polished final content
• Ensure all video content is consistent with British Airways brand standards and creative direction
• Manage multiple edits and projects simultaneously, working to agreed timelines and production schedules
• Prepare, organise and manage video assets, project files and final outputs
• Export and optimise content for different channels, formats and technical specifications
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback accurately and efficiently throughout the editing process
• Stay up to date with emerging editing techniques, production trends and creative technology
• Support the continued development of efficient creative workflows and production processes
• Work collaboratively across the Creative Studio and wider teams to deliver consistently high-quality content

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

• Strong visual storytelling and video editing capability
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong eye for quality
• Confidence translating creative concepts and briefs into engaging video content
• Strong understanding of pacing, sound, colour, composition and motion
• Creative and technically confident approach to post-production
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to take feedback positively and translate it effectively into final outputs
• Flexible and adaptable approach when priorities or briefs change
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Strong appreciation for brand consistency and customer experience
• Collaborative and supportive approach to working within a creative team

Your experience:

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, with working knowledge of After Effects and DaVinci Resolve
• Experience editing a broad range of video content and delivering polished, professional final outputs
• Good understanding of sound design principles, audio mixing and colour grading
• Knowledge of motion graphics and animation workflows
• Experience working within established production and post-production processes
• Experience managing and organising video assets, project files and version control
• Previous experience working within a creative studio, production environment or creative team
• A strong portfolio or showreel demonstrating high-quality video editing and visual storytelling capability

What we offer:

We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.

From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.

At British Airways you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.

We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.

Inclusion & Diversity

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.

Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.