Video Editor

Zygo Media; Swansea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading content production agency in Swansea is seeking a passionate video editor to create and edit engaging videos for gaming content creators. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in a related field, knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, and a strong understanding of gaming culture. This is a full-time in-office role offering excellent benefits, including paid holidays, work-from-home days, and opportunities for travel to industry events.

Benefits

Opportunities to attend industry events

24 Work-from-home days per year

30 days paid holiday per year

Referral Scheme

Free drinks and occasional team lunches

Qualifications

• A degree, relevant qualification, or industry experience in Video Production, Digital Media Production, Motion Graphics, Animation, or related fields.
• Existing knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, primarily Premiere Pro or After Effects.
• A good understanding of gaming and gaming-related content.

Responsibilities

• Creating and collaborating on both long and short-form content for creators.
• Assisting the wider team in the ideation process.
• Providing constructive feedback to peers.

Skills

Video production

Adobe Premiere Pro

Creativity

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Degree in Video Production or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Cinema4D

Blender

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We’re looking for a passionate video editor and creative with a fundamental level of technical skill, but the creative flame to think beyond your limits. Your workload will focus on creating and editing videos for gaming-focused content creators, and you’ll collaborate with our wider team to execute on projects and deliverables for our clients.

This is an in-office, full-time position on a 12-month contract.

Daily Responsibilities

Your day-to-day will include working with the wider creative team to collaborate on projects and tasks, taking initiative to continually improve our standard of work, and providing our clients with best-in-market results. Your responsibilities could include:

• Creating and collaborating on both long and short-form content for creators on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat.
• Assisting the wider team in the ideation process for ongoing and upcoming projects.
• Tackling the challenges of Photoshop to design and develop eye-catching thumbnails with guidance and training.
• Reviewing your peers' work to provide constructive feedback and produce the best final product.

As part of our core team, you’ll work independently or as part of a small team. The ideal candidate is expected to:

• Take pride in and ownership of your work and the content you’re producing.
• Independently, and as a team, provide accurate time estimates for projects and tasks.
• Be able to materialize complex thoughts into deliverables.
• Contribute to briefs and specification documents for the wider team to work from.
• From time to time, work under pressure and with tight deadlines.
• Work closely with the rest of the team, seeking feedback when required. We’re looking for someone with strong communication skills who isn’t afraid to ask for help or voice their opinion when needed.

Requirements

• A degree, relevant qualification, or industry experience in Video Production, Digital Media Production, Motion Graphics, Animation, or related fields.
• Existing knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, primarily Premiere Pro or After Effects.
• A good understanding of gaming, gaming-related content, and the YouTube/Twitch/Facebook Gaming ecosystem. Bonus points if you’re an avid or casual gamer!
• Good organizational skills, with the ability to set priorities, maintain an overview, and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Cinema4D or Blender
• Experience with Element 3D
• Experience with Motion Graphics

About Us

Zygo is the leading content production and management agency in the gaming and content creator space. We work with some of the biggest names across YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook, supporting them and their content across all platforms. We have a very client-focused approach to everything we do, while maintaining a relaxed and rewarding work environment that values creativity and innovative thinking.

Joining our team comes with great perks, including:

• Opportunities to attend industry events across the world (e.g. GDC, Twitch Con)
• 24 Work-from-home days per year.
• 30 days paid holiday per year.
• Referral Scheme.
• Free drinks, occasional team lunches, and lots of tea & coffee!