Video Editor – Social & Digital Content

WeBuyVintage

. Edit a high volume of short-form social content .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeCambridge • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £32,000 - £35,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in editing short-form social content and creating engaging videos tailored for various platforms. Possesses a strong understanding of current social trends, storytelling techniques, and the ability to deliver high-quality edits under tight deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Short-Form Video EditingCreative EditingSocial Media Content CreationStorytellingTrend Awareness

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Hard Skills

Video EditingContent RepurposingPacingHooksCaptionsText OverlaysMusic EditingCutdownsPaid Social CreativesPlatform-Specific Editing

Soft Skills

CreativityAttention to DetailSelf-SufficiencyCommercial MindsetTime Management

Industry Keywords

Social MediaDigital ChannelsMeta AdsReelsTikToksShortsBrand GuidelinesHigh Volume EditingEngaging ContentVideo Assets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Edit a high volume of short-form social content
Turn raw footage into engaging, platform-ready videos
Create strong hooks, pacing, cuts, captions, text overlays, music and other editing elements
Edit interviews, testimonials and talking-head content into concise, engaging videos
Create alternative versions of content, including different hooks, openings or cutdowns
Edit longer-form content for YouTube and other digital channels
Repurpose longer-form footage into shorter social-first cuts
Edit video assets for paid Meta ads alongside the marketing team and external paid ads agency
Bring concepts and briefs to life while suggesting creative approaches
Keep up with current social trends, formats and editing styles
Manage multiple edits and deliver work with fast turnaround times
Work closely with the Social & Content Lead, using footage from roadshows, events, behind-the-scenes moments, customer testimonials, buyers and the wider business

Requirements

What you’ll need

A strong portfolio is essential
Experience editing short-form social videos, including Reels, TikToks, Shorts or other social-first content
Experience creating paid social / advertising creatives
Examples demonstrating strong hooks, pacing and creative editing
Content demonstrating human moments and strong storytelling
Longer-form work and examples of creating shorter cutdowns from it
Fast and efficient, comfortable working through a high volume of footage and edits
Creative, able to identify interesting moments and turn ordinary moments into engaging content
Trend-savvy, understanding current social formats, pacing, hooks and editing styles
Commercially minded, understanding how content needs to perform
Self-sufficient, able to take a brief or rough idea and run with it
Platform-aware, understanding how content needs to work differently across social platforms
Practical, with a good eye for detail and ability to align with brand guidelines
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment
Visa sponsorship is not currently available

Benefits

Comp & perks

4-day working week (Monday to Thursday)
Access to Bright Exchange - enjoy thousands of exclusive employee discounts and perks
Employee Assistance Programme - confidential, 24/7 support for you and your immediate family, covering work, personal, and home life matters
On-demand professional development - access to BrightHR’s online learning platform to build new skills and support your career progression
Competitive pay
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