Video Editor | Ford Calex UK Permanent/Full Time

About Us Calex specialise in the design, development, and delivery of innovative learning programmes, predominantly within the automotive retail industry, including management, technical, aftersales and apprentice training. More recently we have begun working with forward-thinking companies within the logistics, food & beverage, and pensions sectors to enhance their training proposition via the implementation of Virtual Learning Environments, Live Broadcasting and Social Learning Platforms. Our Corporate Vision is to ‘Deliver inspirational, technology rich, fully integrated and personalised learning programmes that deliver beyond expectation’ and we work in close partnership with our clients to identify and implement innovative and effective learning solutions.

The Content Production House is a dynamic, fast-paced in-house design department responsible for creating high-quality, engaging video content for up to 18 markets and 23 languages across Europe. The post holder will be a highly organised, detail-oriented, and technically minded Junior Video Editor. In this role, you will play a crucial part in our post-production pipeline. You will be responsible for taking translated and QA-approved content, handed over by the Translation Coordinator, and technically integrating it into master video files for delivery across all European markets. This role is a perfect blend of hands‑on video editing, meticulous digital asset management, and localisation execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Localisation Content Integration
• Incorporate Translations: Integrate translated, QA-approved text into master video files, including creating and formatting subtitles, on-screen text overlays, and lower thirds.
• Text Adaptation & Formatting: Adjust text layouts, font sizes, and timings to accommodate varying language lengths while maintaining strict brand and design guidelines.
• Audio & Voiceover Syncing: Import, clean, and sync localised voiceover tracks and audio elements for different regional outputs.
• Technical Quality Control (QC): Review localised videos to confirm on-screen text matches the approved translation sheets, ensure there are no formatting errors, and confirm audio/video sync is flawless across all markets.
• Post-Production & Editing Support
• Formatting Adaptations: Create version cutdowns and adapt master videos into various aspect ratios for social media and digital channels.
• Feedback & Revisions: Apply minor creative and technical edits based on feedback routed via the Translation Coordinator and/or Design Production Manager.
• Rendering & Exporting: Manage the rendering and exporting queue using Adobe Media Encoder, ensuring correct technical specifications, codecs, and naming conventions are applied for each market.
• Digital Asset Management & File Organisation
• Project Preparation: Ingest, transcode, and organise raw footage and assets into standardised project templates.
• Folder & Server Management: Maintain a logical folder structure on shared storage networks or cloud platforms.
• Project Archiving: Manage the archiving and backup process of completed projects, ensuring all raw media, assets, and project files are safely stored and easy to retrieve for future updates.

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:

• 1 to 2 years of experience in video editing, post-production, or localisation.
• High proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro is essential.
• Familiarity with Adobe After Effects and Adobe Media Encoder.
• A basic understanding of subtitle formats and localisation best practices.
• Basic understanding of video codecs, resolutions, frame rates, and social media export requirements.
• Exceptional organisational habits and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal).
• Experience working in a multi-lingual, international agency, or corporate production environment.
• Familiarity with translation/localisation software or project management tools.
• Working knowledge of a second European language — advantageous for identifying translation-integration errors during technical QC.

Our Calex Core Values:

• Caring & Supportive
• Open & Honest
• Welcoming & Inclusive
• Collaborative & Inspiring
• Enjoyable & Rewarding
• Flexible & Adaptable
• Accountable & Reliable
• Healthy & Sustainable

Salary & Benefits: Up to £35,000 dependant on experience. 25 Days Annual Leave, Calex Employee Benefits Packages including Private GP and Healthcare Services, High Street Discounts, Discounted Gym Memberships, Life Assurance, Pension, optional private Healthcare cover.

Contract: Permanent / Full Time. Working Hours: Monday to Friday / 40 hours per week. Place of Work: Hybrid – Henry Ford Academy in Daventry.

Pre-employment Checks: Calex will undertake the relevant/standard employment checks with any successful candidate.

Visa Sponsorship: Although Calex UK is on register of Worker and Temporary Worker licensed sponsors, there is not an opportunity of sponsorship for this specific role.