Video Editor (Remote)
- Video
- Video Editing
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Photoshop
- Creativity
Storm Ideas work with globally-recognised clients in the US TV industry on extraordinary digital and marketing projects. Every day we produce work that is innovative, challenging and enjoyed by millions of people!
We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilful and creative Video Editor who likes to create fun, short form social media content.
If the idea of a fast-paced, dynamic role with tonnes of opportunity for change, responsibility and innovation sounds exciting to you, then read on!
ABOUT US
Founded in 2008, we are an Edinburgh and Warsaw based team that works with incredible clients all over the world, particularly in the US TV industry.
Whether it’s developing our own products, producing engaging social content en masse, or designing and delivering services to help our clients work more efficiently, our work is varied, exciting and at the very forefront of the latest technology and trends.
Currently, we are a growing team of 100+ people but still looking for new colleagues who make an impact and believe in the same ideas and values as we do.
RESPONSIBILITIES
What can you expect?
- Reviewing never-before-seen TV episodes before they're released
- Using Adobe Suite to produce high quality short form video content for high profile US TV clients
- Designing new or working with existing motion graphics packages
- Suggesting creative solutions and putting forward own ideas for engaging and innovative content
- Developing own skills by learning from other team members and through independent research
QUALIFICATIONS
What's important to us?
- A 2:1 Bachelor's degree or higher
- Intermediate to advanced understanding of Adobe Creative Suite, especially Premiere Pro, After Effects and Photoshop - a basic level of proficiency is definitely not a deal-breaker, but willingness and determination to learn would be a must
- Knowledge of encoding and optimisation for specific social platforms
- Ability to work well under the pressure of deadlines while maintaining accuracy
- Excellent eye for detail
- Strong editorial sense both visually and in terms of storytelling
- Ability to adjust well to feedback and changing priorities
- High work-ethic and self-motivation
The above list is just a guide for what the ideal candidate will look like. As long as you possess smarts, enthusiasm and some experience, please still apply.
YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Agility & Openness for Ideas
We actively encourage the entire team to share their ideas, with that in mind we regularly adopt and implement suggestions across the company, you’re the specialist here! Operating with the agility of a high growth start-up, alongside the support you can expect from a larger organisation means we encourage quick decision making and responsive, adaptive culture.
Outstanding People
We believe that great teams are built by a mixture of personality, skills and a passion for what people do. The Content Production team is 20+ people strong and made up of video editors, motion graphics specialists, project managers and graphic designers. We’re looking for people with a passion for what they do - just be yourself!
We’re an international team with more than 100 people onboard and we come from a mix of the biggest names in tech, to innovative start-ups and everything in between.
Forefront of Technology & Industry
Our culture is deeply embedded in harnessing technology and we're always at the forefront of the latest capabilities and trends. If you’re interested in the possibilities that technology can bring to both the way we work and how our clients communicate with their audiences, then we’d love to hear from you!
Top-notch Equipment
We’ll provide you with a high-end M1 Max MacBook Pro or PC equivalent as well as top of the range monitors, headphones, a keyboard, mouse and whatever you need to feel comfortable at work.
Flexibility
We’re a remote-first company and support 100% remote working for this role. We have flexible working hours so you can start your day anytime between 8am and 11am.
BENEFITS
Immediate Benefits
- 33 days’ holiday
- High end laptop of your choice, M1 MacBook Pro or Windows, it’s up to you!
- Your own choice monitors, headphones, keyboard, mouse and gel rests
- Paid training on the job
- Annual Flu Inoculations
- Team outings and monthly meets
After 3 Months
- Up to £700 to spend on a chair, desk or any other necessary workspace equipment to kit out your home office.
- £625 budget every two years to choose your own mobile phone + monthly mobile contract paid for
- Enrolment in workplace pension scheme with matched employer contributions
- Money towards glasses with Specsavers
After 3 Years
- Performance Related Pay Scheme giving an annual bonus of up to 100% of monthly salary whenever Storm Ideas is in profit
- Access to the Cycle to Work scheme