Video Editor (Content Hub)

Reach plc; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in London seeks a skilled Video Editor to create engaging, multi-platform video content. The successful candidate will shoot and edit high-quality videos for various channels including Meta and TikTok. Applicants should possess proficiency in Adobe Suite, a journalism qualification, and a solid grasp of media law. This role offers flexibility, collaboration, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Extra paid leave for volunteering

Bonus scheme

Company pension contribution match

Healthcare cash plan

Wellbeing support

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Proficient in shooting and editing engaging video content for multiple platforms.
• Solid understanding of media law.
• Ability to shape story narrative through editing.

Responsibilities

• Shooting original high-quality video and editing news content.
• Optimizing content for Meta, TikTok, and on-site channels.
• Creating affiliate content that drives traffic and revenue.

Skills

Shooting and editing video content

Visual storytelling

Sound mixing

Adaptability to new technologies

Education

Journalism qualification (NCTJ/BTCJ)

Tools

Adobe Suite

Job description

Company Description

We’re looking for a talented Video Editor with a proven track record of creating engaging, multi‑platform video content – ideally within a fast‑paced, newsroom environment – to turn raw footage into compelling stories across Meta, TikTok, and on‑site channels.

This role is home & hub linked to our Canary Wharf hub

So you must be able to work from our offices in London.

You will be covering a Sunday – Saturday rota between 6am – 11pm, so flexibility is key.

About Us

Hello, we’re Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live – whether that’s on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand; through their local community or their take on the hot topic of the day. We're home to more than 120 trusted brands – from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star and Daily Record, to local titles like the Manchester Evening News, MyLondon, BelfastLive and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star. It's our ability to understand people and the things that matter to them that makes us the UK and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. We reach 70% of the UK's online population and speak to over 100 million social followers around the world. And we’re just getting started…

Your story, with Reach

As a modern media organisation, we're much more than just news. And it takes a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities like we do. We know everyone has their own story to tell, so we’ve built an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore. We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow.

About This Role

As a skilled Video Editor, you will be shooting original high‑quality video, editing news and feature content, and optimising this for Meta, TikTok, and on‑site channels. The role involves travelling with journalists, rapidly uploading and distributing content, supporting breaking news, and using AI tools to enhance efficiency and engagement. You’ll also create affiliate content that drives traffic and revenue while ensuring all videos meet editorial, legal, and copyright standards. Flexibility, collaboration, and a focus on audience engagement are key.

What You'll Need To Succeed

The successful candidate will be highly skilled in shooting and editing engaging video content for multiple platforms, shaping story narrative through editing, visual style and sound mixing.

You will be proficient in Adobe Suite, be adaptable to new technologies, have a journalism qualification (NCTJ/BTCJ) and a solid understanding of media law.

How We'll Look After You

• 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to.
• An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.
• Big moment day – an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters to you – like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!)
• Bonus scheme – you'll get a stake in our success and a chance to add to your annual earnings.
• Help saving for your retirement – we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.
• Supportive and progressive people policies – we’re proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression. We believe you shouldn’t have to wait to join us to know what to expect from us, which is why we share this overview of the policies we have in place to support families and carers. If there's something you want to understand more about, just ask – it won’t make a difference to your application.
• A healthcare cash plan – giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments.
• Car lease scheme – you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing support – including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.
• Access to lots of discounts – including 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products.
• Interest‑free loans – including for season tickets and technology.

Additional Information

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.