Senior Editor, Digital - 12 month FTC

Please note that this role is based in the United Kingdom. To enable us to meet the statutory and regulatory obligations of the United Kingdom immigration system, you must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside in the United Kingdom for the duration of the employment.

Sony Pictures Television International Production’s new Digital Studio is here to shape the future of entertainment—developing creator-first, platform-native original content for digital audiences. The newly launched UK-based Digital Studio will be making YouTube series, creator partnerships, podcasts, and branded content that’s bold, audience-first, and made for how people really watch.

This is your opportunity to be part of a new digital studio from the outset, with the backing of Sony Pictures and the mindset of a modern digital media company.

We’re looking for a skilled and innovative Senior Editor to lead the editing of all content in Sony's new Digital Studio. You will play a crucial role in shaping the studio's output, ensuring that all content is engaging, high-quality, and tailored for digital audiences. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth and evolution of the new digital studio, with potential for increased responsibility in the future.

What You’ll Do:

Content Editing

• Lead on post-production for the Digital Studio, including the editing of long-form YouTube videos and short form social content.
• Edit our content for various social platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Snap.
• Ensure that all edits align with the studio’s creative vision and audience expectations.

Collaboration

• Work closely with the Creative Director and Head of Production to ensure seamless integration of creative ideas and production processes.
• Work with the Channel Manager to ensure edits are optimised for YouTube best practices
• Provide constructive feedback to elevate the quality of content.
• Work closely with IT & the Head of Production to manage long-term and short-term storage of rushes & live projects

Quality Assurance

• Maintain high production standards across all projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints.
• Champion and enforce in-house naming conventions and practices within the team and with freelancers
• Quality control all freelancers’ deliveries & manage access
• Manage in-house delivery processes of finished projects

Live Experience

• Utilise live editing experience to enhance real-time content production when necessary.

What You’ll Bring (Required Skills and Qualifications)

• Expert in working with Adobe Premiere and After Effects to make high-quality digital content.
• Proven experience in editing for YouTube, with a strong portfolio showcasing both long-form and short-form content.
• Digital Native: Must be a digital native who lives and breathes YouTube content, demonstrating a deep understanding of viewer preferences and consumption habits on the platform.
• Expertise in editing creator content for social media platforms.
• Familiarity with the dynamics of digital-first content production and audience engagement.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills are required to work effectively with diverse teams.
• A forward thinker who stays up to date with all the new features on YouTube and applies them where relevant.
• Excellent YouTube thumbnail design experience.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Experience working with creators or managing creator-led content.
• A passion for digital culture and a deep understanding of platform-native storytelling.
• Live editing experience is a plus.
• Desire to work with the latest editing software and explore new content formats for emerging platforms.

How we take care of you:

• Competitive salary, with annual bonus eligibility.
• A choice of comprehensive health plan options that fit your lifestyle, including private medical insurance.
• Rest and recharge during a week off during the winter holidays, in addition to the 25 days of paid annual leave.
• Participate in extensive learning & development opportunities at all levels, including curated instructor-led classes and high-impact online resources.
• Build your community by joining our Employee Business Resource Groups, and/or Sony Pictures Action – our racial equity and inclusion strategy.
• Access to an employee online store filled with a variety of discounted Sony products.
• Watch the newest movies and TV shows at our exclusive employee screenings at work.
• Entitlement to apply for an interest-free season ticket loan.
• Automatic enrolment in the Company’s Pension Plan
• Free counselling and advisory service.
• You will be automatically enrolled in the Company’s Life Insurance and Group Income Protection Plans, subject to any applicable service requirements.
• The opportunity to attend various social events in our state-of-the-art offices in Paddington.

In addition to the above, we have a range of other optional discounted benefits that are reviewed regularly (e.g., gym memberships, travel insurance, activity passes, car leasing, experience days and many more!)

If you require any reasonable adjustments with any part of the recruitment process, including the application or interview process, please contact us at uk-peopleandorganisation@spe.sony.com.

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