FTC – Video Editor Russian Speaking

Social Creative – 6-Month FTC (January Start)

Location: London, UK (Hybrid)

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000

Clearance: Candidates must be eligible for, or already hold, security clearance

Language: Fluent RUSSIAN (spoken and written)

About the Role

We’re looking for a talented Social Creative to join a multidisciplinary team on a 6-month fixed-term contract starting in January. Working across a range of government-related projects, you’ll help shape impactful social content that is culturally aware, strategic, and visually strong.

This role sits within a creative team delivering work for sensitive and fast-moving programmes, so discretion, professionalism, and a high level of attention to detail are essential.

What You’ll Do

• Develop social-first creative concepts across multiple formats and platforms
• Design engaging static and animated assets for social media
• Write compelling, on-brand social copy tailored to specific audiences
• Produce and edit short-form video content (TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts, etc.)
• Work closely with strategists, project managers, and other creatives to bring ideas to life
• Adapt global or cross-market concepts into Romanian-language content where needed
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver work to deadline and to brief
• Maintain brand consistency and high production standards across all deliverables

About You

• Fluent in Russian (essential)
• Experience working on government, public-sector, or sensitive communications is a strong advantage
• A strong portfolio showcasing social design, creative ideation, and video content
• Confident working end-to-end: concepting, scripting, designing, producing and editing
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro/After Effects)
• Familiar with platform best practices and emerging social trends
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Comfortable working hybrid in London
• Must hold security clearance, and be able to show proof

Contract Details

• 6-month FTC, starting January
• Hybrid working, London-based
• Salary: £45,000-£50,000 depending on experience
• Please email your portfolio

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