Creative Video Editor

Description

About Us:

Advanced Systems Group, LLC, enables creativity through better technology and operations for media creatives and content owners. From acquisition to delivery, on-premises or in the cloud, ASG ensures our clients’ success through tailored solutions. One of North America’s largest Media and Entertainment Technology and Operations suppliers, we provide engineering services, physical and cloud integration, training, support, and managed services. Our Managed Services deliver customized operations and services for all phases of media production, including creative and engineering. Founded in 1997, and providing nationwide services, ASG has teams based in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York City, and the United Kingdom.

We are looking for:

Advanced Systems Group LLC. is seeking a Creative Video Editor to sit within our clients’ Global Studio Services team in London. This role focuses on creating high-quality video content for both the client's channels and external platforms. You will collaborate with IT, events, spectacles, marketing, and creative teams. The role requires a strong combination of technical editing skills and storytelling ability, transforming raw footage into polished and branded content. You will be involved in creative decision-making, working closely with the UK Studio Producer and cross-functional directors to assist with technical direction and overall visual storytelling from an editorial perspective.

This is a full-time position for 40/hr a week, Monday-Friday, working onsite in Central London.

Responsibilities:

• Lead as well as assist in editing a wide range of video content, including but not limited to promotional videos, product explainers, social media ads, and internal communications.
• Perform light colour correction, audio mixing, and assist with the development and or integration of motion graphics.
• Act as a story producer ie, developing storyboards, paper edits, ensuring the narrative is cohesive, within brand guidelines and meets the goals of the production.
• Assist and or lead as a post-producer, ensuring deliveries to cross-functional teams, as well as communicating and managing feedback.
• Work with the UK Studio Producer to define project scope, develop creative briefs and deliverables.
• Organise and manage media assets, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to best practices.
• Assist and lead in developing and or updating workflow documentation for UK post-production processes.
• Collaborate and assist with design assets in Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, and 3D programs.
• Use Jira to input post-production project data.
• Communicate and provide technical direction with external post-production vendors, i.e. working with an MGFX artist or colourist to prep files or to ideate on creative/technical solutions.
• Assist and or lead in developing post-production schedules
• Research and implement trending video styles and techniques relevant to our audience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure content aligns with brand guidelines and objectives.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest video editing software, hardware, and industry trends
• Provide creative and technical insight and direction during the development and creative brainstorm process.
• Assist with the setup and shooting of video projects, which includes but is not limited to assistance with technical set-up, acting as a stand-in for framing shots, and running basic sound as and when needed.
• Assist with or lead discovery meetings when the UK Studio Producer is out.
• Assist with lending cross-functional support to teams looking to use the Studio equipment inventory.
• Assist and or lead with Studio equipment inventory audits when the UK Studio Producer is out.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Proficiency in industry-standard video editing software, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Media Encoder, Final Cut Pro, and experience with associated proxy workflows.
• Good knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Figma and Photoshop.
• Good understanding of post management operations, including working knowledge of media delivery specs, video formats and codecs.
• Good understanding of cinematic editorial/camera language.
• Strong story-producing skills with a keen eye for detail, strong storytelling abilities, and a good understanding of pacing and rhythm in video.
• A self-starter who works well without supervision, approaches problem-solving proactively, with the ability to fix post issues quickly and maintain professionalism and communication.
• Great organisational skills; can shuffle tasks and resources while communicating with colleagues and external vendors.
• Experience working with production companies, post houses, studios or networks.
• Good knowledge of linear and nonlinear editing techniques, audio pre-lay and mixing methods, plus media file formats, animated graphics, and gear used in post-production processes.
• Experience in a deadline-driven post environment with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• A good understanding of audio, lighting, colour correction, motion graphics and keying footage.
• Excels at Google Suite applications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven experience (2-4 years) in video editing, either through internships, freelance work, or academic projects.
• A strong portfolio or show reel demonstrating editing skills and creative potential, with an emphasis on short-form, engaging content.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A proven technical background in post-production.
• Post-production experience in tech media, streaming or creative marketing.
• Thorough understanding of motion graphics (e.g., Adobe After Effects) is a plus.
• Experience with camera equipment.
• Experience with social media platforms and an understanding of short-form content creation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
• Experience using project management software for production planning - Jira knowledge is a big plus.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring the accuracy of work and documentation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams, including engineering, production, technical operations, and network operations, to ensure seamless support and resolution of technical issues.

Compensation: This full-time contract role offers a salary of £42,000-£46,000 GBP, depending on experience. This role is eligible for statutory benefits.

Advanced Systems Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal or local lawss.