What you will bring

2+ years editing short-form social content, ideally for a consumer, entertainment or e-commerce brand, or an agency.
A portfolio or showreel of TikTok / Reels content with measurable performance.
Strong command of Premiere Pro, CapCut, After Effects or DaVinci Resolve.
Excellent written and spoken English, with a natural feel for British humour, slang and cultural references.
Proven ability to work at pace and volume without losing quality.
Reliable home setup and connectivity and availability on UK hours.
Experience with UGC and creator-led content.
Motion graphics or basic animation.
Familiarity with games, board games or party culture.
Basic understanding of paid social creative testing.

How success is measured

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Review long-form footage and pull out the strongest moments, reactions and hooks for short-form content.
Edit high volumes of vertical video for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, to agreed daily or weekly output targets.
Write and time on-screen captions, text overlays, hooks and calls to action that match the tone and UK audience.
Apply sound, music, trending audio, pacing and transitions that suit each platform and format.
Produce multiple variations of a concept (different hooks, CTAs or cuts) for testing.
Self-check every video against the brief and brand guidelines before submission, cutting down QC and revision cycles.
Turn feedback around quickly within the same working day where possible.
Keep footage, project files and exports organised in storage and project management tools.
Keep across TikTok and Instagram trends, formats and UK culture, and bring ideas to the team.

Short-Form Video Editor | UK hours

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