Jnr Video Editor

Happy Hour Productions Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Happy Hour is an award-winning TV and Video advertising agency that collaborates with dynamic and forward-thinking brands. Based in Bristol, the agency is ranked #1 outside London and #27 nationwide in Campaign's Top 100 Creative Agencies for 2025. With over 21 years of experience, Happy Hour has delivered creative and production services for leading clients in retail, financial services, charity, sports, gaming, and tech. Our live action and animation projects have earned prestigious Cannes Dolphin and Grand Prix & Gold Awards from the IVCA and DMA. In 2018, Happy Hour expanded its capabilities with the acquisition of Cheltenham-based Direct Marketing agency DMS.

Role Description

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our close-knit, passionate team to help us continue to deliver effective video marketing and content that really work for our clients.

We’re looking for a self-starter who will love working with and learning from our talented team, creating effective advertising, but also thriving on autonomy and ownership of projects, with a meticulous eye for detail and a passion for creativity.

The Junior Editor will support the editorial and post‑production team across TV commercial projects, contributing to both picture editing and motion graphics. This role is ideal for a technically confident, creatively minded editor with solid After Effects skills, looking to develop within a fast‑paced commercials environment.

Working closely with other Editors, Producers, and Post‑Production, the Junior Editor will cut content, create motion graphics elements, and help deliver broadcast‑ready commercials that meet UK advertising and technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

Editing

• Edit TV commercials, cut‑downs, social versions, and alternative durations
• Support Senior Editors on offline edits, amends, and versioning
• Prepare agency and client review cuts
• Maintain clean timelines and well‑organised project files, following the agency’s in-house workflow and best practises.
• Carry out basic QC checks prior to delivery

Motion Graphics & After Effects

• Create and animate motion graphics including:
• On‑screen text and supers
• Endframes
• Logos and brand devices
• Roundels, straps, offers, and legal text
• Implement client and agency brand guidelines accurately
• Adapt graphics across multiple durations and formats
• Work confidently in Adobe After Effects, integrating assets from design teams
• Prepare graphics for broadcast‑safe delivery (titles, text safe areas, legal legibility)

Commercials Workflow & Delivery

• Manage multiple versions for different durations (e.g. 60”, 30”, 20”, 10”)
• Support Clearcast approval processes, including clock numbers and re‑submissions
• Prepare final exports for agency, Clearcast, and broadcast delivery
• Liaise with producers, sound post, grade, and external suppliers as required
• Ensure edits comply with UK broadcast and advertising standards

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience editing video content in a production co or agency environment, 1-2 years
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects
• Experience creating motion graphics for broadcast or branded content
• Basic understanding of sound post, colour grading, and delivery workflows
• Good understanding of short-form/commercial formats, durations, and versioning
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow brand guidelines precisely
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple amends efficiently
• Experience working specifically in TV commercials
• Familiarity with Clearcast, clock numbers, and UK advertising compliance
• Knowledge of broadcast‑safe graphics, text legibility, and legal requirements
• Knowledge of DaVinci Resolve
• Experience preparing content for social and digital platforms alongside TV

Personal Attributes

• Creative, proactive, and eager to learn
• Calm and reliable under pressure
• Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset
• Passionate about editing, motion design, and advertising

What We Offer

• Hands‑on experience working on high‑profile UK TV commercial campaigns for household name brands
• This is a Bristol-based FT role and requires a minimum of 3 days in the central Bristol office
• Opportunity to develop editing and motion graphics skills under senior guidance
• Annual leave: 20 days + BH’s + Christmas closure (3 days) + Birthday off
• A relaxed office environment within the centre of Bristol
• Internal and external training
• Summer and Christmas parties
• Pension contributions
• Formal benefits schemes (like Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Gym benefits).