Video Editor

Role: Video Editor

Reporting to: Senior Video Creative

Salary: £40-£45K

Location: London, UK

Application Process: Please send your Cover letter, CV and showreel to jobs@substanceglobal.com

Who we are:

Substance Global is a digital marketing agency specialising in a range of services across different media and industries. We are proud of our work and our people in equal measure and our passion for what we do and the culture we have developed is what drives us in everything we do. We are striving to be a more diverse company, making positive action to grow our network. We’re an agency where our independent spirit drives our people, passion and purpose.

Founded in 2003, we have grown to over 85 people in London, Los Angeles, Singapore and Buenos Aires. Our work is insights-driven and innovation-led and our strategies are made up of a blend of creativity and collaboration, tailor-made for each of our client’s brands.

At Substance we enjoy, appreciate and recognise that everyone we employ has different needs and circumstances. We welcome applicants at all stages of their career and life journeys, working with the individuals we employ to provide flexibility and tailored support. Our aim is to provide fewer barriers and achieve positive balance, whatever life may have, hold or throw at you.

Please check out our showreel to see the sort of video creative we produce at Substance

https://substanceglobal.app.box.com/s/q686rbrnu4fi15xnhfykfl0pn43of91u

What we offer:

We are a growing friendly and diverse team who work and have fun together. Our vibrant office is based in the London Docklands area, overlooking the Thames, with good transport links and with great onsite facilities. We have a number of people centric initiatives and benefits in place and are always working to improve ways of supporting our people.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for someone who has led and delivered large scale social and digital marketing campaigns and has a strong working knowledge of content for social media and video production within the Film & Entertainment Gaming space.

As a video editor at Substance Global, you will play a pivotal role in driving our presence and success in the entertainment marketing space working with clients such as Disney, Paramount Pictures, Universal and XBOX. You will be part of the team responsible for taking social video content to the next level by bringing flair, and creativity to your work.

The video editor will have a drive to succeed and desire to always improve, learn and push our creative offerings. Our video editing team edits from a variety of source materials including feature films, TV shows, console game materials and filmed footage.

Working across high value pre-release theatrical film TV and streaming content, you will need to work within the constraints of high content security standards, which does place an emphasis on working from our office on a fairly regular basis. Ideally you will live within a reasonable commuting distance from the office.

What you will be doing:

As an experienced editor in our team, you will:

• showcase your creativity and skill for visual storytelling
• be involved in client class to take in briefs and confidently communicate campaign details
• be responsible for quality control of all media and materials to ensure broadcast level standards are maintained.
• proactively drive your own development and keep up to date with latest video technology/skills
• work on both short and long form video content, creating exciting and engaging edits for use across social media, digital media, cinema and broadcast to the correct technical specification
• work alongside senior members of the team to provide quality assurance for the video output of the studio
• push the boundaries of what is possible with the briefs we are given and the resulting ideas and output we provide

What you can bring to Substance:

The ideal candidate has:

• A minimum of 4+ years experience in a similar role within a busy production or similar agency environment within the film & entertainment/gaming industry
• A passion and ability for visual storytelling
• A passion to stay up to date with new trends and technologies to help us stay ahead of the curve
• Strong experience taking briefs and transforming them into engaging audience specific content across Social Media, online and offline media and broadcast
• Detailed knowledge of video codecs, file formats and specs for web and beyond
• Expert knowledge of Premiere Pro (a knowledge of After Effects would be advantageous)
• The ability to take briefs and transform them into engaging audience specific content for multiple platforms
• A deep understanding of the production lifecycle
• Experience of a wide range of HD, UHD, HDR, RAW and VFX workflows
• Knowledge of file-based production processes and content production systems
• Understanding of the fundamentals of audio and video, including digital technologies and formats
• Ability to communicate with confidence and act assertively when required
• Experience of a busy production or similar environment and the ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a wide range of people at different levels
• Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to apply them to operational situations
• An understanding of marketing and enthusiasm in social media
• Strong knowledge of colour grading

Ready to join Team Substance?

Then send your CV and showreel/portfolio to jobs@substanceglobal.com. A link to your showreel/portfolio is essential to be considered for this role.

We are an inclusive, people first company and are always looking at ways to best support our people. Please let us know should you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

No agencies please