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About Socially Powerful
Socially Powerful is a global social media marketing agency offering bespoke, end-to-end services to our clients. Our rapidly growing team of creatives, strategists, designers, editors, and producers works together to craft impactful campaigns for leading global brands. We're expanding our UK team and seeking a talented Social Video Editor to produce high-quality, engaging short-form video content that drives performance across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other platforms.
About Socially Powerful
Socially Powerful is a global social media marketing agency offering bespoke, end-to-end services to our clients. Our rapidly growing team of creatives, strategists, designers, editors, and producers works together to craft impactful campaigns for leading global brands. We're expanding our UK team and seeking a talented Social Video Editor to produce high-quality, engaging short-form video content that drives performance across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other platforms.
About The Role
Were looking for a Social Video Editor who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with a sharp eye for social-first content, digital storytelling, and a strong understanding of content trends. This role focuses on editing engaging, social-first content that captures attention, drives engagement, and performs well across social platforms.
Youll collaborate closely with our Accounts team, videographers, and content editors to transform raw footage into high-performing, social-first videos aligned with current platform trends and brand tone. A strong editing portfolio and confidence in creating impactful social content are essential.
Key Responsibilities
* Edit short-form and long-form video content for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other platforms.
* Transform raw footage into dynamic, engaging stories tailored for social audiences.
* Collaborate with the accounts team, videographers, and content editors to shape and deliver the final product.
* Optimize video edits for platform-specific algorithms and audience retention (e.g., pacing, thumbnail grabs, hooks).
* Add motion graphics, captions, transitions, and sound design to enhance storytelling.
* Stay up-to-date with platform trends, content formats, and editing styles to keep content fresh and competitive.
* Manage multiple editing projects with fast turnarounds and tight deadlines.
* Repurpose long-form content into cutdowns and highlights for social use.
Required Skills & Experience
* Proven experience editing content specifically for social platforms (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, etc.).
* Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, with working knowledge of After Effects or other motion graphics tools.
* Solid motion design editing skills, with the ability to add engaging graphics and effects when needed.
* Strong project management skills to effectively prioritize, organize, and deliver multiple edits on tight deadlines.
* A strong portfolio and showreel that demonstrate storytelling, pacing, and creative editing techniques.
* Understanding of content strategy, YouTube/TikTok best practices, and how to edit for retention and engagement.
* Ability to incorporate brand identity into video edits while remaining platform-appropriate and trend-savvy.
* Comfortable working in a high-volume content environment with quick turnarounds.
* Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
What We Can Offer You
* 24 days of annual leave, plus an additional day for your birthday.
* Flexible hybrid-working setup.
* Regular team socials and dinners, including monthly agency-wide drinks.
* Annual Christmas and Summer parties.
* Dog-friendly office.
* External training in Leadership & Management skills.
* Well-being at work initiatives (including weekly yoga classes).
* Opportunity for up to 2 days of paid volunteering as part of our Socially Powerful For Good initiative.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV, portfolio, and showreel showcasing your best social-first video edits and short-form content.
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