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Assistant Video Editor - (short form)

  • Location: London
  • Salary: £200 - £240 per day
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted 8 days ago

  • Sector: Creative Services
  • Type: hybrid
  • Contact: Suzanne Boast
  • Contact Email: suzanne.boast@handle.co.uk
  • Duration: 3 months
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 07 August 2025
  • Job Ref: BBBH112312

We're working with a global tech company, seeking a talented Assistant Video Editor to join their in-house motion & video team. You'll work on a variety of projects across mobile gaming, original storytelling, product launches, experiential content, and more.

This is an initial 3 month contract based in London so candidates must be available at short notice and able to work in central London (we can't consider remote workers for this role)

This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate closely with industry veterans across film, animation, and storytelling - helping craft world-class motion content that inspires millions. This role is ideal for someone with a genuine passion for games, design, short-form storytelling, and technology.

Responsibilities

  • Capture and edit app/game footage into compelling short videos
  • Efficiently log, organise, and archive video content
  • Prepare videos for review, presentations, and final delivery
  • Export and deliver content in multiple formats / aspect ratios
  • Build reels, sizzles, and pitch materials
  • Prep audio and final picture for delivery
  • Conduct music and sound effect research
  • Record live video and in-situ screen content
  • Collaborate effectively across creative, editorial, and production teams

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in production, post-production, agency or creative studio
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Proficient in Adobe Premiere, FCPX, Media Encoder, Compressor
  • Familiarity with post-production workflows and file management
  • Working knowledge of After Effects, Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve
  • Comfortable working with live-action and animated content
  • Experience managing creative review cycles and implementing notes
  • Understanding of platform-specific aspect ratios and multi-geo content
  • Strong communication skills (both visual and verbal)

Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.