Full job descriptionAs a Video Editor, you’ll play a key role in editing and adapting video content for audiences across William Reed’s portfolio. Working across multiple brands and channels, you’ll create high-quality video that drives audience growth, strengthens our digital products and maximises the value of our editorial and commercial output. From editing interviews and webinars to creating platform-specific video, you’ll help extend the reach, impact and lifespan of our media across a range of channels.


Please include a showreel, portfolio or links to examples of your work as part of your application.

What You’ll Be Doing
*Edit and produce video content for websites, social channels, webinars and on-demand platforms
*Shape raw footage into clear, compelling stories, making confident editorial choices about structure, pacing, graphics, music and sound
*Adapt content for different audiences, platforms, formats and aspect ratios while maintaining consistently high standards
*Create clips, highlights and other derivative content that increase the reach and lifespan of existing video
*Carry out basic colour correction, audio clean-up, captioning and quality checks
*Review finished content for editorial accuracy, brand consistency, accessibility and technical quality
*Manage and organise project files and digital media assets so content can be easily found and reused
*Work closely with editorial, marketing, commercial, events and production teams to deliver content that meets agreed objectives and deadlines
*Contribute ideas that improve storytelling, content performance, audience engagement and production workflows

What You’ll Need
*Experience editing video for digital channels, either in a professional role or through relevant training and projects
*Confidence using Adobe Premiere Pro or comparable professional video editing software
*Working knowledge of tools such as After Effects, Photoshop or Audition
*Knowledge of video editing, visual storytelling and production principles
*Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
*Familiarity with basic colour correction and audio clean-up
*Ability to create captions and apply accessibility standards
*Familiarity with exporting video in the correct formats, aspect ratios and specifications for different digital platforms
*Experience managing project files, footage libraries and version control
*Understanding of how video, audio, graphics and captions work together to create engaging audience experiences

Benefits & Initiatives
*Generous annual leave –25 days plus standard England and Wales bank holidays for full-time employees
*Long service holiday reward – Receive an extra day’s annual leave for each year of service after six years, up to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays for full-time colleagues
*Christmas office closure – Enjoy additional paid leave between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day to cover discretionary office closure days
*Holiday purchase scheme – Buy up to three additional days’ annual leave each year and spread the cost over up to six months
*MeDay – Take an additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday, a cultural or religious event, or another occasion that is meaningful to you
*Volunteering day – One paid day each year to support a charity, community group or cause close to your heart
*Hybrid and agile working – Flexible ways of working to help you balance work and life commitments (role dependent)
*Enhanced pension contributions – Benefit from employer pension contributions above the statutory minimum
*Life assurance – Providing financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones
*Group Income Protection – Financial support if you’re unable to work due to long-term illness or injury
*Family-friendly policies – Enhanced pay entitlements to support you and your family during important life events
*Health and wellbeing support, including: *Healthcare cash plan
*Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
*Virtual GP service
*Health and wellbeing resources and tools

*Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion – Supported by employee-led networks, with a culture where everyone feels welcome and valued. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer
*Cycle to Work scheme – Save money and support a healthier commute
*Electric Car scheme – Access an affordable and sustainable way to drive an electric vehicle