Video Editor Working Student

picnic.app; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch & Learn

Soft skills training

Diverse team

Healthy meals provided

Open office environment

Job summary

Picnic, a dynamic Netherlands-based company, is seeking a technically skilled Video Editor Working Student to focus on employer branding content for social platforms. You will perform post-production, craft engaging edits, and help maintain Picnic’s visual identity across campaigns.

You’ll collaborate with a diverse team and gain exposure to end-to-end creative processes. You’ll join an energetic startup environment with opportunities to grow, contribute to impactful projects, and work with a

Qualifications

• Pursuing a creative field of study.
• Strong short-form editing: hooks, retention editing, colour grading, sound design, and a sense of music and tempo.
• Able to shoot content with a smartphone and a camera, with a good eye for framing, lighting and composition.
• Familiar with color theory and editing software (Adobe Suite and CapCut).
• Think in systems and build project files that are easily adaptable to different platforms.
• Bonus: knowledge of After Effects for animations; photography skills.

Responsibilities

• Video Editing: edit raw footage into engaging content for LinkedIn and Instagram.
• Set Prep & Shooting: support shoots and direct non-professional subjects.
• Motion Graphics: basic motion graphics skills are a plus.
• Color Grading & Branding: ensure all assets align with branding guidelines.

Skills

Video editing

Shooting

Motion graphics

Color grading

Adobe Suite

CapCut

After Effects

Education

Creative field of study

Tools

CapCut

Adobe After Effects

Job description

In a nutshell

We're looking for a technically skilled and creatively driven Video Editor Working Student. Your primary focus will be the post-production of our employer branding organic social content, acting as the final touch that ensures every video is engaging through dynamic editing and recognizable as Picnic at a glance.

You’ll collaborate with a diverse team of campaign and event managers, supported by designers and the wider recruitment team of 30+ colleagues. Together, you’ll create high-impact work that doesn’t just sit in a folder. Our campaigns are the heart of our employer brand; convincing quality talent to join the ride.

Tricks of the trade

• Video Editing: Take raw footage and turn it into engaging content for LinkedIn and Instagram.
• Set Prep & Shooting: Support the team during shoots and directing non-professional subjects.
• Motion Graphics: A plus if you know the basics of motion graphics.
• Color Grading & Branding: Use your eye for detail to ensure all video assets are aligned, of high quality, and follow the branding guidelines.

Your superpowers

• You are currently pursuing a study in a creative field (e.g. Media studies or similar).
• You are a strong short-form editor: hooks, retention editing, colour grading, sound design, and a sense of music and tempo.
• You are comfortable shooting content with both a smartphone and a camera, with a good eye for framing, lighting, and composition.
• You understand color theory and have experience with editing and color grading software (Adobe Suite and CapCut).
• You think in "systems" and understand how to build project files that can be easily adapted to different platforms.
• Bonus: you have working knowledge of After Effects to adjust animations and graphics, as well as photography skills.
• Fluent in English (Dutch, French or German are a plus!)

Picnic perks

• You’ll get plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself and grow, including Lunch & Learn sessions, and tailored soft skills training.
• You’ll work in an awesome startup environment with the freedom to drive your own projects and create a visible impact. Our fully electric vehicles and sustainable business model mean you’ll also be contributing to making the world a better place!
• With more than 80 nationalities across 3 countries, you’ll be part of a diverse company with plenty of cool stuff to get involved with, from board game evenings to after-work drinks to our company ski trip and more!
• Our offices are equipped with fully-fledged coffee bars and a kitchen and chefs. They prepare delicious fresh and warm lunches every day so you can keep your energy up.
• Mental health is important. As well as having the option to speak with Picnic colleagues who act as confidential advisors, our collaboration with OpenUp gives you easy access to professional psychologists, along with workshops and materials.
• There are plenty of sports communities and events to get involved with, from tennis to yoga to climbing!

Attractive package

You’ll receive a gross hourly wage of €16.75, along with a laptop to support your work. Travel costs can also be reimbursed, depending on your location.