Video Editor

Morgan McKinley; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Video Editor / Social Editor who can produce social-native clips at scale from clips, with 5 days onsite in London. The role emphasizes fast delivery, platform-native formats, and high-quality edits with minimal supervision after initial direction.

You will handle clip production across 9:16, 1:1, 4:5, 16:9 formats, use AI tools, edit with Premiere Pro, and iterate based on feedback to meet daily volume targets.

Qualifications

• Experience creating social content for TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts.
• Fluent with AI-powered editing tools.
• Proficient in Premiere Pro.
• Ability to produce clips quickly with guidance.
• Detail-oriented with strong QA.

Responsibilities

• Operate clipping tool to identify moments from pre-release and library content.
• Execute cuts, verticalizations, and localizations per brief specifications.
• Produce clips in platform-specific formats (9:16, 1:1, 4:5, 16:9).
• Version clips for multiple platforms and audiences from single source content.
• Generates and approves post copies.
• Edits AV to include overlays and design cards; edits multiple clips together.
• Meet daily volume targets while maintaining quality standards.
• End-to-end operation for video assets.
• Iterates on social assets based on manager feedback, typically within same-day turnaround.
• Content scope: brand, audience, and title content across multiple social platforms.

Skills

Social video editing

Premiere Pro

High-volume production

AI-powered tools

TikTok/Reels/Shorts

Editorial guidelines

Attention to QA

Rapid iteration

Platform-native formats

Tools

Premiere Pro

AI tools

Job description

Video Editor/ Social Editor - Spanish or Portuguese Speaker!

London, UK (5 days onsite)

The Social Editor is a high-output creative executor who operates internal clipping and video editing tools to produce social-native video clips at scale. This role focuses on social-first content quality, speed, volume, and platform-native execution. The ideal candidate is fluent in social media, social content formats, comfortable with AI tools, and able to produce high-quality clips rapidly with minimal supervision after initial direction.

Key Responsibilities

Clip Production

• Operate clipping tool available internally using natural language prompts to identify clip-worthy moments from pre-release and library content
• Execute cuts, verticalizations, and localizations per brief specifications
• Produce clips in platform-specific formats (9:16, 1:1, 4:5, 16:9) with appropriate pacing and hooks, reviews and approves content following guidelines
• Version clips for multiple platforms and audiences from single source content
• Generates and approves post copies
• Edits AV to include overlays, design cards, editing multiple clips together
• Meet daily volume targets while maintaining quality standards
• Executes end to end operation for video assets
• Iterates on social assets based on manager and team feedback, typically within same-day turnaround
• Content scope: brand, audience, and title content across multiple social platforms

Social Best Practices Execution

• Apply provided Editorial guidelines and platform-native best practices to every clip (e.g., strategic hooks, optimal length per platform, trending formats, etc.)
• Format clips with appropriate text overlays, captions, and visual treatments
• Stay current on platform trends, algorithm changes, trending formats, and engagement drivers
• Flag high-performing content opportunities to the manager and team (e.g., viral-potential moments, cultural relevance, etc.)

Iteration and Quality

• Incorporate manager and team feedback on cuts quickly and accurately
• Maintain consistency across clip batches for the same title/campaign/Editorial activation
• Contribute to team calibration on quality standards

Workflow and Operations

• Manage personal clip queue and communicate status and blockers to the manager
• Follow SOPs for naming conventions, file delivery, and asset handoff
• Document tool issues, edge cases, and optimization opportunities
• Contribute to training materials to support future editor onboarding

Required Qualifications

• Years in social media content creation, video editing, or digital content production
• Hands-on experience creating video content for social platforms (TikToks, Reels, YouTube Shorts, etc.)
• Familiarity with AI-powered creative tools or demonstrated ability to rapidly upskill
• Working knowledge of social platform best practices, engagement mechanics, and content formats
• Ability to sustain high volume and speed without sacrificing quality
• Strong Proficiency in Premiere Pro
• Platform-native: consumes and understands social content intuitively
• High-output operator who thrives on volume and efficiency
• Detail-oriented with strong self-QA habits
• Adaptable; comfortable with evolving tools and workflows
• Takes direction well and iterates quickly based on feedback
• Genuine interest in entertainment and streaming content