🎬 Lead Editor
📍 London (Hybrid) | 💰 Up to £60,000 DOE
We're partnering with an ambitious, fast-growing creative production studio that's redefining how brands create content through the use of cutting-edge technology and world-class creative talent.
Working with globally recognised brands, broadcasters and entertainment clients, they're looking for a Lead Editor to join their London team and play a key role in delivering high-quality commercial, social and branded content at pace.
This is a hands-on role for someone who loves crafting exceptional edits while also leading and developing a small team. You'll be comfortable switching between client deliverables, social-first content, pitch videos and internal creative projects, all while maintaining a high standard of quality and efficiency.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading edits across commercial, branded and social content projects
- Creating fast-turnaround content across multiple briefs
- Using After Effects for motion graphics, compositing and finishing touches
- Collaborating with creatives and producers to deliver projects on time
- Managing and mentoring junior and freelance editors
- Supporting pitches with concept videos, sizzle reels and animated presentations
- Working alongside creative technologists and emerging AI workflows
We're looking for someone with:
- 4+ years' editing experience within an agency, production studio or commercial environment
- Strong Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects skills
- Experience producing high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
- The confidence to manage priorities, lead others and work autonomously
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
Nice to have:
- Experience with AI creative tools such as Runway, Kling, Luma or Midjourney
- Social-first editing experience across TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube
- Camera operating experience
- Previous experience within a creative studio or production company
What's on offer:
- Salary up to £60,000 DOE
- Hybrid working from a London office
- The opportunity to join a highly creative, collaborative team working on exciting global projects
- A chance to help shape the future of content production in an innovative, technology-driven environment
If you're an experienced editor who enjoys working at pace without compromising on quality, we'd love to hear from you.