Job Description

The Creative Editor is a member of the studio team with a strong motion design skillset and excellent editing skills, who collaborates with the Studio team to produce top-level content.


Working across video projects, the Creative Editor excels at editing, with a particular eye for energetic, and visually captivating content. They can also create bespoke motion elements and interweave these into their editing, enhancing video content to stand out on social feeds.


Vertical video for platforms like TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels will be a key part of the Creative Editor's output. They should bring a "social-first" mindset and use their expertise to tailor edits to suit each platform's tone and format to maximise engagement. They will also plan for multi-aspect ratio workflows where appropriate.


They are technically proficient in editing and motion-related software, have an excellent eye for pacing and tone, and a strong editorial sense, understanding client and audience demands. They will also have strong written English skills as subtitling will be required for the majority of their edits.


Comfortable working independently with oversight and direction from senior members of the team, they are equally adept at collaborating with a team and sharing knowledge with their peers.


They are a creative thinker, able to visualise concepts and are confident expressing ideas to the internal team and occasionally, externally to clients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Create consistently high-quality motion-enhanced edits that hit the brief and exceed expectations Be aware of and respond to current design and culture trends, whilst staying up to date with industry and technological developments Alongside senior members of the team, help to nurture and develop Junior members of the team Contribute with ideation and creative direction on projects You'll typically work during standard Monday-Friday office hours, but flexibility is essential, especially during major sporting events and tournaments, where some evening or weekend work may be required. Taking the rushes from a shoot for EA, leading the edit, and adding motion touches throughout to enhance its impact Editing a quick-turnaround, reactive piece for The Hundred after an incredible innings, by embellishing a pacy edit with creative animated text Creating a hype video for the upcoming North London derby using archive footage Vertical re-formatting and subtitling of social content for Wimbledon Collaborating with the Content Strategy team and studio Leads on the ideation of a key piece of content for World Rugby

Requirements

Strong editing skills, with a focus on high-energy social-first content Strong vertical editing skills and the ability to efficiently re-format content to other aspect ratios as required Good motion design Good audio-mixing and colour-correction skills within Adobe CC Good sound design skills Strong written English and efficient subtitling skills Great teamworking, communication and organisational skills The ability to showcase ideas and visual direction effectively Proficiency across Adobe CC applications and other editing/motion tools A minimum 2 years' experience creating content for social media and a strong understanding of how to engage with each platform's audience through the content and style of edit and motion An understanding of brand and how different styles suit different voices Experience using AI tools to aid the creative and design process Strong research skills. A solid understanding of industry trends, with a finger on the pulse of what's hot

Benefits

Renowned Team Days often throughout the year Summer Away Days 23 standard days of holiday (+ 1 Birthday, +2 for a 'Big Life Event' and +1 Admin Day), closure of office over Christmas (plus Bank Holidays) Discretionary Bonus based on company performance Performance Reviews every 6 months with discretionary salary increases Private healthcare (Vitality) and/or Health Care Plan (Medicash) Mobile phone contribution Sport Challenge contribution Gym membership contribution 2x annual kit drops
Though these are the basics written down, we will principally be recruiting for energy, values and commitment - both to Two Circles and to your career.



Our recruitment process will be honest & thorough, and so will our roles. In return, we can offer honesty, integrity, and the chance to progress in the organisation as quickly as you develop within it.



Two Circles is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.