Snapchat Video Editor Social Video · Manchester ·

LADbible Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent social media publisher in Manchester is seeking a skilled Video Editor to join their growing social video team. The role involves editing engaging stories across platforms, especially Snapchat, using original and user-generated content. Ideal candidates will have strong storytelling abilities and be adept with tools like Adobe Premiere. This position offers a blended working model, requiring presence in the office three days a week.

Qualifications

• Experience in editing content for social media, ideally Snapchat.
• Strong storytelling skills focusing on engaging content.
• Ability to manage multiple projects without sacrificing quality.

Responsibilities

• Edit UGC and original content for various social media platforms.
• Respond to data and notes from Channel Managers.
• Use analytics for content performance insights.

Skills

Editing content for social media

Adobe Premiere

Excellent storytelling skills

Impeccable grammar and punctuation

Managing multiple edits

Knowledge of media law

Knowledge of cameras and lighting

Job description

Founded in 2012, LADbible Group is redefining entertainment and news for a social generation. Our global community engages with our content–spanning editorial, video, documentary and live – we reach 1 billion people each and every month. Our mission is to give the youth generation a voice by building communities that laugh, think and act. Using all major platforms, we’ve rapidly risen to become one of the world's largest publishers.

About the Role

We are looking for a Video Editor with experience in editing for various social media platforms to join our ever-growing social video team, working across LADbible Group pages.

The role focuses on editing stories for our audiences using archive, creator‑shot and original footage including interviews. You must be a strong storyteller who is full of creative ideas, and able to identify and turn around a shareable story quickly and to a high standard.

You’ll live on social media and have an understanding of audiences and what makes a shareable and engaging video, as well as how to optimize for different platforms. You’ll know the strengths of various social platforms and how their respective audiences consume content.

What the opportunity looks like

• Editing UGC and original content for Snapchat
• Responding to data and notes from Channel Managers
• Using analytics to understand content performance and inform ideation
• Continually striving to understand the tone of the brand
• Maintaining impeccable grammar and punctuation skills
• Working to deadlines and engagement targets
• Taking our editorial video to the next level by continually developing and improving the quality of our videos

Skills and experience we'd like you to have

• Experience of editing content for social media, ideally Snapchat
• Experience using Adobe Premiere
• Excellent storytelling skills
• Be conscious of spelling on content and maintain impeccable grammar and punctuation skills
• Ability to manage multiple edits and projects at the same time without affecting video quality
• Knowledge of media law, including copyright and consent and ethical considerations
• Knowledge of cameras and lighting a plus

At LADbible Group we've rolled out blended working which means the majority of departments across the business (including London, Manchester and International offices) work in the office 3 days per week.

LADbible Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are determined to create a diverse group at all levels of our company and we welcome all members of the community to apply for openings with us. As the leading social youth publisher, we have a powerful global platform to better represent our audience and enable those that do not have equal opportunities to have their voices heard. As a business, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, in an environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves.