7 Video Editors jobs in the United Kingdom

• Lead and manage the video editing workflow from ingest to final delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time and to a high standard.
• Edit video content for a range of projects, including marketing materials, corporate videos, social media content, and promotional campaigns.
• Collaborate closely with directors, producers, and clients to understand project vision and objectives, translating them into polished video content.
• Provide creative input and technical expertise to enhance storytelling and visual impact.
• Mentor and guide junior video editors, offering constructive feedback and support to foster their development.
• Ensure all video content adheres to brand guidelines and technical specifications.
• Manage and organize digital assets, maintaining an efficient and accessible archive system.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest video editing software, technologies, and industry trends.
• Perform color correction, sound mixing, and motion graphics integration as needed.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to editing software and hardware.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and creative development of new video projects.
• Oversee the final quality control of all edited material before distribution.

• Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Video Editor, with a strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of work.
• Proficiency in professional video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Experience with motion graphics software like Adobe After Effects is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of video production principles, including camera work, lighting, and sound.
• Excellent storytelling and narrative-building skills.
• Strong eye for detail, composition, and pacing.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to take direction and provide feedback.
• Experience in managing a team or mentoring junior staff.
• Familiarity with various video codecs, formats, and delivery requirements.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Film Production, Media, or a related field is advantageous.

Two Circles is a global sports marketing agency that uses data to drive commercial growth for over 300 of the world’s leading sports properties including the NFL, Premier League, UEFA, F1, and Wimbledon. Its Rights Management team focuses on sponsorship sales, with storytelling & selling on emotion at the forefront of our partnership propositions and taking them to market, seeking to deliver greater value and impact for partners whilst driving commercial growth

for clients.

To date, the European arm of the Rights Management division has secured $1.2bn in sponsorship revenue for their clients. Delivering some of the biggest partnerships in world sport for the likes of the All Blacks, Chelsea Football Club, AC Milan and Mercedes Formula 1. The Rights Management team is supported by a 60 strong team of creative, strategy, insight & ops professionals (20 of which are creatives).

This role is perfect for an agile Junior Video Editor and recent graduate with a can-do attitude looking to grow along with the team, bringing to life partnership campaign & activation concepts for various brands and sports properties. pulling together the best in class marketing video edits.

Central to these responsibilities will be collaboration with all departments (sales, operations, and insights) to develop sales materials, and maximise efficiencies and output. To succeed as a Junior Video Editor, you should have ability to consume each task with a creative flair. Ultimately, a successful Junior video should be open to learn and create impressive rough cuts to assist the seniors of the team and help wherever they can. Experience of, or a keen interest in, the business of sport is not a pre-requisite but will definitely help your application.

Requirements

• A good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially Premiere Pro, After Effects Adobe Audition
• A basic understanding of Photoshop/Illustrator (not compulsory but a bonus)
• Ability to navigate on artwork preset files quickly, to tight deadlines.
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Developing innovative ideas, from concept to completion.
• Excellent attention to detail and an eagerness to learn quickly.
• Great communication skills and team player

• Knowledge and passion for the sports sector (not compulsory but a bonus)
• Video Editor/Media Production qualification or similar

Benefits

What can we offer you?

We offer a benefits package to suit you and your lifestyle! Out of a core monthly budget, you can choose your own comprehensive benefit package

·    Renowned Team Days often throughout the year

·    Summer Away Days

·    23 standard days of holiday (+ 1 Birthday, +1 for a ‘Big Life Event’, +1 Admin Day and +1 Wellbeing Day), closure of office over Christmas (plus Bank Holidays)

·    Discretionary Bonus based on company performance

·    Performance Reviews every 6 months with discretionary salary increases

·    Private healthcare (Vitality) and/or Health Care Plan (Medicash)

·    Mobile phone contribution

·    Sport Challenge contribution

·    Gym membership contribution

·    2x annual kit drops

Our recruitment process will be honest & thorough, and so will our roles. In return, we can offer honesty, integrity, and the chance to progress in the organization as quickly as you develop within it.

Two Circles is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The Junior Creative Editor is a member of the studio team with a good motion design skillset and editing skills, who collaborates with the Studio team to produce scroll-stopping content.

Working across video projects, the Junior Creative Editor’s strength is editing, with a particular eye for energetic, socially optimised content. They can also create basic motion elements and interweave these into their editing, enhancing video content with creative flourishes.

Vertical video for platforms like TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels & Stories will be a key part of the Junior Creative Editor’s output. They should bring a “social-first” mindset, tailoring edits to suit each platform’s tone and format to maximise engagement. They will also plan for multi-aspect ratio workflows where appropriate.

They are technically proficient in editing and motion-related software, have a good eye for pacing and tone, and a good editorial sense. They will also have strong written English skills as subtitling will be required for the majority of their edits.

Comfortable working independently with oversight and direction from senior members of the team, they are equally adept at collaborating with a team and seek out opportunities for learning and development.

They are a creative thinker able to visualise concepts and are confident expressing ideas to the internal team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Create quality motion-enhanced edits, tailored for social media

Be aware of and respond to current design and culture trends, whilst staying up to date with industry and technological developments

Contribute with ideation and creative direction for projects

You’ll typically work during standard Monday-Friday office hours, but flexibility is essential, especially during major sporting events and tournaments, where some evening or weekend work may be required.

Requirements

MUST HAVES

• Good editing skills, with a focus on high-energy social-first content
• Strong vertical editing skills and the ability to re-format content to other aspect ratios as required
• Basic motion design skills
• A basic understanding of audio-mixing and colour correction within Adobe CC
• Good sound design skills
• Strong written English and efficient subtitling skills
• Good teamworking, communication and organisational skills
• The ability to showcase ideas and visual direction effectively
• Proficiency across Adobe CC applications and other editing/motion tools
• A strong understanding of social media channels and how to engage with each audience through the content and style of edit and motion
• A basic understanding of brand and how different styles suit different voices
• An awareness of relevant AI tools to aid the creative and design process
• A solid understanding of industry trends, with a finger on the pulse of what’s hot

WHAT MIGHT YOU BE WORKING ON?

• Editing archive footage from the Premier League and adding motion elements to enhance the storytelling and engagement of the video
• Cutting and adding animated text to an interview for World Rugby to elevate the source material
• Vertical re-formatting and subtilling of player interviews for FIFPRO
• Taking part in ideation sessions for Formula E ahead of their new season and offering ideas to elevate reactive race clips

Benefits

• Renowned Team Days often throughout the year
• Summer Away Days
• 23 standard days of holiday (+ 1 Birthday, +2 for a ‘Big Life Event' and +1 Admin Day), closure of office over Christmas (plus Bank Holidays)
• Discretionary Bonus based on company performance
• Performance Reviews every 6 months with discretionary salary increases
• Private healthcare (Vitality) and/or Health Care Plan (Medicash)
• Mobile phone contribution
• Sport Challenge contribution
• Gym membership contribution
• 2x annual kit drops

Though these are the basics written down, we will principally be recruiting for energy, values and commitment - both to Two Circles and to your career.

Our recruitment process will be honest & thorough, and so will our roles. In return, we can offer honesty, integrity, and the chance to progress in the organisation as quickly as you develop within it.

Two Circles is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

• Edit raw video footage into polished, engaging content for various platforms.
• Create high-quality motion graphics, animations, and visual effects.
• Collaborate with creative teams to understand project requirements and objectives.
• Develop storyboards and concepts for video projects.
• Select appropriate video footage, music, and sound effects.
• Ensure all video content adheres to brand guidelines and project specifications.
• Optimise video content for different distribution channels (web, social media, etc.).
• Stay up-to-date with the latest video editing and motion graphics trends and technologies.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Colour correction and grading of footage.

• Proven experience as a Video Editor and Motion Graphics Designer.
• Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in video editing and animation.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop.
• Excellent understanding of video formats, codecs, and delivery standards.
• Creative flair and a strong sense of visual design and storytelling.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote setting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with sound design and mixing is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Film, Graphic Design, Digital Media, or a related field is preferred.