Video Editor - Curiously & Hear Me Out
London
Hybrid
Competitive salary + excellent company benefits
Full Time
Curiously, Reach PLC’s dynamic, Gen Z female-focused social video brand, the ultimate destination for pop music, pop culture, and viral entertainment, is on the hunt for a creative, lightning-fast, and strategic Video Editor! You'll be the driving force behind our YouTube strategy, crafting must-watch, standout content across all our channels. You'll also assist with Hear Me Out, our progressive Gen Z vertical video news brand focused on where politics meets pop culture.
If you have a talent for spotting the perfect social video angle in every trend and are passionate about shaping an inclusive, cutting-edge brand for under-35 audiences, we want to hear your story!
About us
Hello, we’re Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live - whether that’s on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand; through their local community or their take on the hot topic of the day.
We're home to more than 120 brands - from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star and Daily Record, to local titles like MyLondon, BelfastLive, and the Manchester Evening News, and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star.
It's our ability to understand people and the things that matter to them that makes us Britain and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. We reach around 70% of the UK's online population, 10% of the US online population, and over 100 million social followers around the world, connecting with them on who they are, where they live and what they love.
Your story, with Reach
As a modern media organisation, we're much more than just news. And it takes a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities like we do.
We know everyone has their own story to tell, so we’ve built an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore.
We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow.
About this role
Reporting to the Creative Lead, you'll be the driving force behind our YouTube success and a social video superstar, crafting unmissable content for TikTok, Meta, Snapchat, YouTube Shorts, Instagram and all our on-site channels. You'll need the finesse to produce both compelling long-form features and the speedy, high-impact edits demanded by a modern newsroom.
We're looking for a self-shooting pro who is eager to travel for the next big story and can expertly manage the entire upload and scheduling pipeline. You'll be the champion of cutting-edge platform strategies, always maintaining the highest editorial, legal, and copyright integrity.
This is your chance to own the channel strategy: your mission is to explode watch time, retention, and revenue. You'll leverage approved AI tools for maximum speed and creativity, actively seek out exciting, brand-safe affiliate content opportunities, and be a dynamic team player. Be prepared for a rota that includes some essential weekend and late shifts to attend red carpet events/junkets - all while passionately championing a diverse and inclusive brand.
What you’ll need to succeed:
Got a killer showreel? We're looking for a Video Editor who doesn't just shoot and edit, but brings imaginative flair and cross-platform mastery to every project. You'll be a total pro in Adobe Premiere Pro (and the wider Adobe Suite), with a track record of creating videos that go viral and drive massive online engagement. You can shape compelling content plans and smash key audio-video KPIs. Super organised and cool as a cucumber under pressure, you'll be a confident trouble-shooter, a clear communicator in a tight-knit team, and a whiz at picking up new tech. Professionalism is non-negotiable; knowledge of media law and an NCTJ/BTCJ qualification are a huge plus but not essential as we offer training!
How we'll look after you
We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you'll get a range of benefits, including:
25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to.
An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.
Big moment day - an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!)
Help saving for your retirement - we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.
Supportive and progressive people policies - we’re proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression. We believe you shouldn’t have to wait to join us to know what to expect from us, which is why we share this overview of the policies we have in place to support families and carers. If there's something you want to understand more about, just ask - it won’t make a difference to your application.
A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments.
Car lease scheme - you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice.
Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.
Access to lots of discounts - including 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products.
Interest-free loans - including for season tickets and technology.
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Additional Information-
Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.
