Video Editor German Speaking

ABL Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

ABL Recruitment is seeking a talented Video Editor to join a fast-paced entertainment team in London. You will craft social-first, high-volume short-form content for global audiences, using cutting-edge AI and clipping tools to produce platform-ready videos for TikTok, Reels, Shorts and more.

The role focuses on accurate captions, dynamic overlays, and multi-format edits delivered with speed, while staying on-trend with platform best practices and audience engagement strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience creating social-first video content.
• Strong knowledge of short-form platforms (TikTok, Reels, Shorts).
• Able to work in a fast-paced entertainment environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit short-form video content from premium entertainment assets.
• Produce platform-optimised content for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and other channels.
• Use AI-powered clipping tools to identify engaging moments.
• Add captions, text overlays and graphics to maximise performance.
• Adapt content into multiple formats and versions for different audiences.
• Deliver high-quality content at speed and respond to feedback.

Skills

Social-first content

High-volume content management

English & German

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

AI-powered editing tools

Job description

Are you obsessed with social media, short-form video and creating content that stops people scrolling?

We're looking for a Video Editor to join a fast-paced entertainment team, creating high-volume, social-first video content for global audiences. You'll use cutting-edge AI and clipping tools to identify standout moments, edit platform-ready assets, and deliver engaging content across TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and other social platforms.

What You'll Be Doing

• Creating and editing short-form video content from premium entertainment and streaming assets
• Producing platform-optimised content for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and other social channels
• Using AI-powered clipping tools to identify and extract the most engaging moments
• Adding captions, text overlays, graphics and creative edits to maximise performance
• Adapting content into multiple formats and versions for different audiences and platforms
• Reacting quickly to feedback and delivering high-quality content at speed
• Staying on top of social trends, viral formats and platform best practices

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience creating social-first video content
• Advanced Adobe Premiere Pro skills
• A deep understanding of TikTok, Reels, Shorts and social engagement trends
• Experience using AI-powered creative or editing tools
• Ability to manage a high volume of content without compromising quality
• Fluency in English plus German
• A passion for entertainment, streaming and digital content

What's on Offer?

• 3–4 month contract with scope to extend
• Opportunity to work with globally recognised entertainment content
• Collaborative, innovative and fast-moving team
• Exposure to the latest AI-driven content creation tools

If you're a highly creative editor who thrives on pace, volume and social-first storytelling, and you're fluent in one of the languages above, we'd love to hear from you.