Video Editor - Sun Originals

The Sun; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK news brand is seeking a Video Editor to create compelling video content for sports and entertainment. This role demands expertise in editing and a passion for storytelling, working in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, a strong grasp of digital platforms, and the ability to engage audiences through innovative video editing. Join a dynamic team and contribute to a legacy brand's evolution in digital content.

Benefits

Creative Freedom

Career Growth

Collaborative Team Environment

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience editing in a fast-paced media environment.
• Strong understanding of YouTube and social media engagement.
• Ability to balance speed with quality and maintain audience engagement.

Responsibilities

• Edit video content for sports and Fabulous strands efficiently.
• Optimize content for multiple platforms, especially YouTube.
• Collaborate with producers and social media teams to support editorial goals.
• Manage media and execute advanced post-production tasks.
• Incorporate audience interest into video edits for increased engagement.

Skills

Video Editing

Audience Engagement

Creative Storytelling

Technical Expertise

Fast-paced Work

Platform-Savvy

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Photoshop

After Effects

Job description

The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK, publishing hundreds of stories a day and reaching over 170m unique users digitally every month. Its exclusives set the news agenda and its campaigns have changed the lives of many. Delivering news, entertainment, and sports coverage to millions of readers every day. With a rich history spanning decades, we are dedicated to providing accurate, insightful, and engaging content across print and digital platforms.

The Sun has a mass-market audience and aims to appeal to a diverse audience in the UK and beyond.

Your Team:An iconic, dynamic storyteller with a rich heritage and a global audience in the millions, The Sun is now focusing on an exciting, video-focussed strategy to engage new audiences, putting video at the heart of The Sun.

This is your chance to join a talented team at a pivotal moment, contributing to fast paced, agenda setting video output that drives traffic and revenue, as we redefine how a historic brand tells stories in the fast-paced digital world.

Your Role:As a Video Editor in Sun Originals, you will be a key player in crafting compelling proactive video content for our sport, showbiz and Fabulous content strands that drive views and engagement across digital platforms. You will work closely with commissioning editors, producers, and the social team, ensuring that the longer-format stories we create captivate and engage our growing digital audience.

This is an opportunity for a passionate editor who can work to bring creative flair to content that resonates in the digital age.

Key Responsibilities

• Video Editing & Production:Edit video content primarily for our sport but also Fabulous strands in an efficient manner. Demonstrating versatility by editing everything from narrative documentary-style pieces and game show formats to short, graphics-driven social videos. Projects will range from quick-turnaround clips to longer-form stories, demanding both high editorial quality and speed.
• Platform-Specific Optimisation:Tailor content for multiple platforms, particularly YouTube, our website, and social media channels, optimising for views, shares, and overall audience engagement.
• Collaboration:Work closely with video producers and social media teams to understand the editorial direction and ensure video content supports wider newsroom goals.
• Post-Production Technicals:Manage media, handle multi-camera projects, create and animate graphics, perform colour grading, and execute advanced audio design. Leverage these technical skills to maintain efficiency and uphold brand consistency throughout the post-production process.
• Audience Engagement:Stay on top of what drives audience interest online and incorporate that knowledge into video edits, optimising content for clicks, views, and engagement.

What we’re looking for from you

• Experienced Video Editor:You have hands‑on experience editing in a large, fast‑paced media environment. You understand how to balance speed with quality and hook audiences into a video, then keep them engaged.
• Technical Expertise:Advanced working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, with Photoshop, and After Effects highly desirable.
• Digital Native:You’re immersed in the digital landscape, with a strong understanding of YouTube, social media platforms, and how audiences engage with video content online.
• Platform‑Savvy:You know how to edit for different platforms, particularly YouTube, and understand how to optimise content for each one to increase traffic and engagement.
• Creative Storyteller:You have a passion for storytelling and can bring creativity to every project, whether it’s a breaking news clip or a deep dive into a sports feature.
• Fast & Agile:You’re capable of working quickly and efficiently in a fast‑paced environment, juggling multiple edits without compromising on quality.

Why Join Us

• Transformational Opportunity:Be part of a legacy brand’s digital evolution, helping to shape its future with innovative, impactful video content.
• Creative Freedom:Get the opportunity to experiment with new formats and editing techniques while working on a diverse range of entertainment and sports stories.
• Fast‑Paced & Exciting:Work in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same, editing everything from viral shorts to feature‑length stories.
• Collaborative Team:Join a talented and driven team of producers, editors, and journalists who are all passionate about creating top‑tier digital content.
• Career Growth:With the expansion of our video strategy, there’s room for personal growth and advancement within a forward‑thinking, innovative media company.

How to Apply

If you’re a video editor with a passion for digital storytelling and a track record of creating content that drives traffic and engagement, we want to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a team that’s redefining how a legacy brand engages with audiences in the digital era!

This job description is designed to attract candidates who are not only technically skilled but also passionate about the intersection of digital content, audience engagement, and journalistic integrity.