The Conservative Party is looking for a Video Editor to join our Digital team based in London.

As a video editor, you'll have a passion for creating compelling, high-quality video content for many different social media. You'll be responsible for editing both long-form and short-form content for social media channels, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more, and creating (and testing) engaging thumbnails that effectively communicate the content of the videos you edit.

The successful candidate will be able to work in an extremely fast-paced and ever-changing environment, and they will play a key role in ensuring Conservatives stay ahead of the curve in the way we produce and share our digital content. They will be part of the most exciting team working in politics this side of the Atlantic - and their work will touch millions of people every day. They'll make the most of what is a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Your responsibilities

Edit and produce high-quality, engaging video content for social media platforms, including trimming, cutting, and arranging footage, adding transitions, music, sound effects and visual effects, colour correcting and grading, and adding text overlays and captions.
Edit both long-form and short-form videos, ensuring that all content is optimised for each social media platform.
Create compelling and visually appealing thumbnails for each video that effectively communicate the content and encourage viewers to click.
Collaborate with the social media team to create compelling and creative concepts for video content.
Work closely with the content team to understand brand guidelines and ensure all content meets brand standards.
Utilise apps, AI and creative video editing techniques, to produce exceptional video content with quick turnaround and tight deadlines.
Manage multiple video projects simultaneously, from start to finish, ensuring all projects are delivered on time.
Stay up to date with the latest trends and best practices in social media video editing and thumbnail creation and provide recommendations for new and innovative ways to engage our audience.

What we're looking for

Essential

Proven experience as a video editor, with a portfolio of work showcasing your skills in editing long-form and short-form video content for social media platforms.
Proficient in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects.
Strong knowledge of video production and post-production workflows, including colour grading, sound design, and visual effects.
Proven experience in thumbnail creation with knowledge of graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop for creating thumbnails.
Strong creative and technical skills in storytelling, composition and pacing.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with team members and content creators.
Understanding of social media platforms and best practices for optimising video content and thumbnails (where applicable) for each platform.

Desirable

Experience working within politics, sports or with YouTubers.
Being up to date with latest marketing trends.
Ability to anticipate problems and quickly solve them.
Fluency in English.