Social & Digital Editor

Iconiclondoninc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned beauty brand in Manchester is seeking a social-first, digitally native editor to enhance their content across social media platforms. The role requires at least 2 years of experience in editing beauty-related content, proven skills with Adobe software, and the ability to track performance metrics. You will collaborate with various teams to create high-impact content that resonates with audiences. Join a fast-paced, creative environment to make a significant impact on an iconic brand's digital presence.

Benefits

Key role in a digital-first vision

High-impact content projects

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience editing social and digital content.
• Strong portfolio showcasing range and creativity.
• Confident in turning raw footage into compelling edits.

Responsibilities

• Edit beauty content across social media and campaigns.
• Collaborate with social, marketing, and PR teams.
• Track content performance and refine edits based on insights.

Skills

Social-first content editing

Understanding of beauty trends

Collaborative working

Performance analysis

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Final Cut Pro

Job description

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Edit scroll-stopping beauty content across social, campaigns, e-commerce, and tutorials
• Deliver polished, on-brand edits with strong pacing, storytelling, and impact
• Optimise content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, paid media, and emerging platforms

Drive creative ideas

• Collaborate closely with social, marketing, PR, paid and e-commerce teams
• Pitch fresh content and campaign ideas rooted in trends and performance insights
• Help shape and evolve the brand’s social and video content strategy

Edit with performance in mind

• Adapt edits for different platforms, formats, and aspect ratios
• Add motion graphics, sound design, captions, and finishing touches where needed
• Analyse content performance and use insights to refine future edits

Stay ahead of the curve

• Track beauty, social, and content trends in real time
• Experiment with new formats, transitions, editing styles, and storytelling approaches
• Bring bold, original ideas that elevate the brand’s digital presence

WHO YOU ARE

You’re a social-first, digitally native editor with a strong understanding of beauty, trends, and content that genuinely connects with audiences.

You have 2+ years’ experience editing social and digital content, a strong portfolio that shows range and creativity, and a natural ability to spot what works — and why. You’re confident developing ideas, pitching concepts, and turning raw footage into compelling, high-performing edits.

You’re technically confident in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, and motion graphics tools, with a strong understanding of platform algorithms, optimisation, and best practices across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and paid media.

Detail-driven and visually sharp, you care deeply about brand consistency, aesthetics, and quality. You’re collaborative, proactive, and thrive in fast-paced environments — always ready to push creative boundaries.

WHY JOIN US

• Be part of an iconic London beauty brand with a strong digital-first vision
• Play a key role in shaping how the brand shows up across social and digital channels
• Work on high-impact content seen by millions — from viral social edits to major campaigns
• Join a passionate, fast-paced team that values creativity, collaboration, and innovation

If you’re ready to elevate beauty content and bring fresh, social-first thinking to an iconic brand, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and show us your portfolio — let’s create something amazing together. ✨