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Video Editor - Social Media (Sports)
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Video Editor – Social Media (Sports)
We're working with a fast-growing sports technology startup that's building one of the most exciting consumer products in the sports media and analytics space. They're looking for a Video Editor – Social Media to join their content team and create engaging, scroll-stopping short-form content for millions of sports fans.
If you live and breathe TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and X, and know how to turn sports moments into viral content, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role:
We’re looking for a creative and fast-paced video editor with a strong understanding of short-form content and the ever-changing landscape of social media. You’ll work closely with our content and marketing teams to develop highly engaging, platform-specific video assets that bring our brand to life and connect with our audience — especially around key sports and betting moments. This is an on-site role based in Marylebone, London (5 days/week).
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What You’ll Do:
- Edit short-form video content for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, Meta, YouTube Shorts, and Twitter/X
- Create engaging, fast-paced sports and betting-related content that aligns with trending formats and platform best practices
- Repurpose long-form content into bite-sized, shareable clips
- Collaborate closely with the content and social teams to develop and refine concepts
- Source and cut footage from a mix of original and sports broadcast clips
- Add motion graphics, text overlays, and audio to enhance storytelling
- Stay on top of trends in sports, pop culture, memes, and social-first storytelling
- Optimize content based on performance data and audience feedback
- Travel to the US from time to time to cover games and capture content on the ground
About You:
- 3-4 years of experience editing social-first video content, ideally in the sports, entertainment, or betting space
- Strong portfolio showcasing sports-focused short-form video across TikTok, Reels, Meta or YouTube Shorts
- Experience using AI tools to enhance and accelerate video editing workflows
- Deep understanding of what works on each platform - pacing, tone, trends, etc.
- Passion for sports - especially US sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, etc.) is a big plus
- Happy to travel to the US periodically to cover games
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround times
- Creative, collaborative, and always up for pitching new ideas
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Why Join Us?
- Be part of a fast-growing company
- Work in a collaborative, innovative team environment
- Office located in central London - 5 days/week onsite
- Competitive salary and benefits including health insurance
- Real opportunity to shape the brand and impact millions of users
Sound like you? We’d love to see your work. Please apply with your CV and a portfolio or showreel of relevant sports-focused social video content.
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