Social Video Editor

Location: City Of London

SOCIAL VIDEO EDITOR

COMPANY : FLIGHTSTORY

REPORTING TO : HEAD OF SOCIAL BRAND

ABOUT FLIGHTSTORY

Flight Story is a media and investment company, and our mission is to elevate the stories, build the communities and invest in visionary entrepreneurs contributing to a happier, healthier humanity

YOUR MISSION

To create high-impact, audience-driven short-form content that fuels our shows growth across our social platforms. You will be working across Diary of a CEO, Begin Again, We Need To Talk and Science and Soul, editing teasers, clips, and shorts that maximise retention, engagement, and reach, ensuring the show’s presence remains dominant across You Tube, Tik Tok, Instagram, and beyond.

OUTCOMES

• Short-form storytelling mastery:
  Edit clips, teasers, and shorts that captivate audiences within seconds, driving virality and retention.
• Performance-driven editing:
  Ensure every edit aligns with data insights, optimising for watch time, shareability, and algorithm performance.
• Speed & efficiency:
  Maintain a fast turnaround for clips, working seamlessly with the production and editorial teams to release content at the optimal time.
• Platform-native content:
  Edit with a deep understanding of what works best on each platform
• Creative innovation:
  Push the boundaries of editing styles, motion graphics, and visual storytelling to elevate our show’s social media presence.

DAY TO DAY

• Edit compelling short-form content from our shows long-form episodes, ensuring clips are engaging and algorithm-optimised.
• Work with the editorial and brand team to identify high-performing moments and craft them into must-watch clips.
• Enhance content with subtitles, captions, and motion graphics to improve accessibility and engagement.
• Adapt editing style based on performance insights, constantly iterating for maximum impact.
• Ensure all content maintains the highest production quality and adheres to the brand’s distinctive style.
• Stay ahead of trends in short-form content, experimenting with new formats, transitions, and storytelling techniques.
• Collaborate closely across all stakeholders in the team to execute a seamless content strategy.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Elite editing skills:
  Expert in Premiere Pro (or equivalent) with a strong eye for pacing, storytelling, and emotion.
• Data-driven mindset:
  Ability to interpret analytics to refine editing choices and improve content performance.
• Speed & efficiency:
  Comfortable working under tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Platform fluency:
  Deep understanding of social media algorithms and how to optimise content for each.
• Creative instinct:
  Ability to craft edits that feel fresh, exciting, and aligned with our shows distinctive brand identities.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• A passion for social storytelling, human psychology, social media trends, data performance and attention-grabbing content.
• Experience editing viral social clips with a proven track record of driving engagement
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, in-person environment where agility, urgency and precision are essential.

LOCATION

Shoreditch, London :
We are an in-person-first culture and believe in fostering a vibrant and work environment centred around connection and community.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

Screening Process – Our screening process is designed to assess candidates in a fair way. This gives you an opportunity to share your skill, experience and passion.

Phone Call with the Talent Team – You will share a call with our talent team who will answer any questions you have about the role, our business and any next steps.

1st Interview – This first stage will involve meeting your potential manager and team members.

2nd Stage Interview – Task – Through the task round you get an insight into the day to day responsibilities of the role and we get the opportunity to understand how you work.

Final Stage Interview – The final interview involves meeting a Senior Stakeholder in the business.

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