Short Form Editor - Facebook & YouTube

COMPANY : FLIGHTSTORY

REPORTING TO : DIRECTOR OF MEDIA GROWTH

FlightStory 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

To drive the growth and performance of FlightStory’s social channels by crafting, editing and optimising short-form video content that captivates audiences and fuels platform-native virality.

Sitting at the intersection of editorial creativity and data-driven strategy, this role is responsible for repurposing our short form content for different platforms, as well as turning long-form content into high-performing, revenue generating social clips across Facebook, YouTube Shorts and Snapchat.

Within 6–12 months, you will have grown FlightStory’s short-form reach across platforms significantly, consistently delivered high-impact edits that perform above benchmark, and established a repeatable content engine that feeds our social growth and monetisation goals.

Your edits will become synonymous with FlightStory’s distinctive storytelling style and set the standard for creator-led new media.

You’re a hybrid creator–part storyteller, part strategist.

You know how to craft a clip that grabs attention in the first 3 seconds, and you understand what drives watch time, shares, and saves.

You can turn around several edits a day.

You have experience editing content for high-growth channels and can blend fast-paced execution with creative excellence.

You’re obsessed with social trends, deeply analytical, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving environment

Expertise in short-form social video editing and storytelling with a deep understanding of pacing, structure, and emotion.

Strong grasp of platform algorithms and best practices across TikTok, Instagram, Shorts, Facebook, and Snapchat.

Ability to analyse performance data and quickly adapt editing strategies to improve results.

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

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.