Video Editor - UK Security Clearance Mandatory

Sphere Digital Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative recruitment agency is seeking a Video Editor for a 6-month fixed-term contract starting in January. The ideal candidate will be skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro with a strong portfolio in digital content. Responsibilities include producing high-quality video for social media channels and collaborating within a fast-paced environment. Active UK government security clearance is mandatory for this position. The role offers a hybrid working model based in London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Video Editor with a strong digital and social portfolio.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Premiere Pro are essential.
• Confident editing for social platforms with awareness of current trends.

Responsibilities

• Edit and produce high-quality short‑form and long‑form video content.
• Create platform‑specific edits for social channels like TikTok and YouTube.
• Collaborate with designers and project managers to meet deadlines.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

Creativity

Social media editing

Visual storytelling

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Job description

Video Editor – 6-Month FTC (January Start)

Location: London, UK (Hybrid)

Security Clearance: MUST already hold active UK government security clearance and be able to provide proof.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Video Editor to join a creative team on a 6-month fixed‑term contract starting in January. You’ll work across a range of government-related projects, producing high-quality video content for social and digital channels.

This is a fast-moving and sensitive environment where sound judgement, accuracy, and discretion are essential.

What You’ll Do

• Edit and produce high-quality short‑form and long‑form video content
• Create platform‑specific edits for TikTok, Reels, YouTube, and other social channels
• Enhance narrative and visual storytelling through creative editing
• Add graphics, titles, subtitles, and sound design where required
• Collaborate with designers, creatives, and project managers to deliver work on brief and to deadline
• Maintain high production standards and consistency across all outputs

About You

• Proven experience as a Video Editor with a strong digital and social portfolio
• Advanced skills in Adobe Premiere Pro (essential); After Effects preferred
• Confident editing for social platforms and aware of current trends
• Experience working on sensitive or government-related communications is advantageous
• Strong eye for pacing, narrative flow, and visual detail
• Able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Based in London and comfortable with hybrid working
• MUST already hold active UK government security clearance and be able to provide proof (applications without clearance cannot be considered)

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Public Relations and Advertising

Industries: Advertising Services, Marketing Services, and Public Relations and Communications Services