Short-Form Video Editor | UK hours
Core
Edit long-form footage into punchy, on-brand short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts that align with UK humour and audience expectations.
Role type
Short-form video editor
Builds
Vertical video content for social media platforms
Domain
Social media / Digital content
Required skills
Video editing, captioning, sound design, trend awareness, project organization, rapid turnaround
Preferred skills
UGC content creation, motion graphics, animation, paid social creative testing
Technologies
Premiere Pro, CapCut, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve
Responsibilities
Review long-form footage to extract strong moments and hooks; Edit high volumes of vertical video to meet output targets; Write and time on-screen captions, text overlays, hooks, and calls to action; Apply sound, music, trending audio, pacing, and transitions; Produce multiple variations of concepts for testing; Self-check videos against brief and brand guidelines; Turn feedback around quickly within the same working day; Organize footage, project files, and exports; Monitor TikTok and Instagram trends and UK culture to bring ideas to the team
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC