Video Editor, Live Science

FUTURE PUBLISHING; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in the United Kingdom is looking for a Video Editor to create engaging short-form science videos for various platforms. You will work with a passionate team, producing content that inspires and informs. The role offers a salary range of £26,000 - £35,000 and includes perks such as uncapped leave and profit-sharing bonuses. Hybrid working options are available near the Bath office.

Benefits

Uncapped leave

Profit share bonuses

Wellbeing support

Share purchase options

Qualifications

• Experience working on short-form science content and social media reversions in multiple aspect ratios.
• An understanding of different social media video platforms' content and audience.
• Experience creating graphics packages is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Edit and optimize short-form science content for various platforms.
• Create videos covering topics in science, technology, and health.
• Help build the video and social video offering from the ground-up.

Skills

Experience with short-form science content

Understanding of social media platforms

Experience with Google Suite

Knowledge of science

Job description

Overview

One of the world's leading, most trusted science brands, Live Science breaks down the stories behind the most interesting news and photos on the Internet. Our team digs up fascinating discoveries that hit on a broad range of fields, from dinosaurs and archaeology to weird physics and astronomy to health and human behaviour. If you want to learn something interesting every day, Live Science is the place for you.

Responsibilities

As Video Editor, reporting to the Editor-in-Chief, you will be responsible for editing, revisioning and optimising our short-form original science content that features in-article and on our YouTube and social channels. You will create regular videos and news to run across all channels - from planet earth to future technology and space science.

• You will create videos for Live Science about all things science, planet earth, animals, archaeology, space, health and more
• You will help build our video and social video offering from the ground-up.
• You will be at the cutting edge of reliable, informative and trustworthy science journalism, working in a talented and passionate team

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• Experience working on short-form science content and social media reversions in multiple aspect ratios.
• An understanding of different social media video platforms' content and audience.
• Experience creating graphics packages is advantageous.
• Experience using the Google Suite.
• Knowledge of science is necessary.

What’s in it for you

The expected range for this role is £26,000 - £35,000.

This is a remote-based role in the United Kingdom, with hybrid options if you're near the Bath office.

Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level E6

Who we are

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility

Inclusion and Diversity at Future: We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are. Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. We're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone. Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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