About the Role
The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK, publishing hundreds of stories a day and reaching over 170m unique users digitally every month. We are building a video-focused strategy to engage new audiences, putting video at the heart of the brand.
As a Senior Video Editor for Sun News Factual, you will be a key player in crafting compelling, high-impact video content for our Royals, Showbiz and Factual content strands, driving views and engagement across digital platforms.
Responsibilities
* Edit video content across all content strands in an efficient manner, demonstrating versatility from narrative documentary-style pieces to short, graphics-driven social videos.
* Tailor content for multiple platforms—YouTube, our website, and social media channels—optimising for retention, views, shares, and overall audience engagement.
* Work closely with a small team of producers and journalists across multiple projects, and independently set and uphold technical and editorial standards across the wider Post-Production team.
* Manage media, handle multi-camera projects, create and animate graphics, perform colour grading, and execute advanced audio design, maintaining brand consistency throughout the post-production process.
* Stay ahead of digital video trends and incorporate that knowledge into edits to optimise for clicks, watch time, and engagement.
Qualifications
* News & Current Affairs background; proven, hands‑on experience editing in a fast‑paced news environment, with understanding of journalistic integrity and legal sensitivities.
* Strong narrative‑driven editing skills; a storyteller who can shape a strong narrative arc from raw interviews.
* Comfortable editing diverse formats, from hour‑long interviews to cinematic documentary‑style shorts and fast‑turnaround vodcast shows.
* Advanced, expert‑level knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, and motion graphics.
* Digital native and platform‑savvy, with deep understanding of YouTube algorithms, thumbnail strategy, and social media consumption.
* Fast‑paced and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering high‑impact edits on tight deadlines.
Benefits
* Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
* Wide range of training available plus full LinkedIn Learning access
* Private medical insurance including coverage for pre‑existing conditions
* Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes
* Bikes for Work and Electric Car scheme
* Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
* Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times
* Wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
* A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
* 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments due to a disability or health condition at any stage of your application or interview, please let us know. You can contact us.
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