Video Editor (Entertainment)

JR United Kingdom; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the entertainment sector is seeking a Video Editor & Motion Graphics specialist who is skilled in crafting engaging, social media-driven content. This role involves editing across platforms like Instagram and TikTok, requiring proven editing experience and proficiency in industry-standard tools. Join a creative team that thrives on collaboration and innovative storytelling.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in video editing.
• Fluency in creating content for social media platforms.
• Understanding of narrative, pacing, and tone.

Responsibilities

• Edit dynamic, social-first videos for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Add motion graphics that enhance viewer engagement.
• Join brainstorming sessions to develop creative video content.

Skills

Video Editing

Social Media Content

Creativity

Storytelling

Motion Graphics

Tools

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Photoshop

Job description

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Job: Video Editor & Motion Graphics - Entertainment

Location: Hybrid - London

The Role

We’re looking for a creative video editor who’s fluent in social media formats and excited to be involved from the very first spark of an idea right through to the final cut. This role is ideal for someone who loves storytelling through video, knows how to craft platform-native content, and thrives in a collaborative, idea-first environment.

You’ll be part of a small, close-knit team of editors and designers, reporting to the Head of Studio, and working across a mix of projects from branded content to pitch materials, all with creativity at their core.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit dynamic, social-first videos across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Add motion graphics (e.g., lower thirds, animated subtitles, transitions) that enhance viewer engagement.
• Join creative brainstorms to help develop strong video-led content ideas.
• Design social assets and mockups for decks and presentations.
• Stay up-to-date with trends and editing best practices in the social/content space.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in video editing, ideally in a creative or content-focused environment.
• Proficiency in Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Comfortable in Photoshop for basic design needs.
• A strong editorial sense, understanding narrative, pacing, and tone.
• Flexibility to work from detailed briefs or take creative initiative from raw footage.
• A good feel for what works on different social platforms, not just specs, but tone and timing too.
• Bonus if you’re happy shooting on lo-fi devices (iPhones, etc.) or helping on small sets.

SUMO is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender. As an employment agency, SUMO are fully committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all (both internally and on behalf of our clients).

Thank you for your interest in the above vacancy. Please note – due to the high volume of CVs & applications we receive, we can't always get back to everyone, although we do try our best! If you haven’t heard from us within 10 working days, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion.