Junior Video Editor

Junior Video Editor

Manchester

Salary: £28,000 – £35,000

Hybrid 3 days in-office p/week

Forward Role are currently searching on behalf of a leading luxury womenswear brand in Manchester, who are looking for a Junior Video Editor with a passion for digital storytelling and paid social campaigns. If you\’re looking to develop your craft within a supportive environment and contribute to high-performing video content across digital, web, and social channels, this could be your next step.

About the Role

You’ll be joining a collaborative creative department, working alongside graphic designers, paid media experts, and external production partners to edit and deliver engaging, high-quality video content. From homepage visuals to thumb-stopping social ads, you’ll help shape the visual identity of standout campaigns across multiple platforms for this luxury retail brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit and deliver high-quality, on-brand video content for paid social, digital ads, homepage banners, and web
• Create optimised video ads for platforms including Meta (Facebook/Instagram), Pinterest, Google PPC, and more
• Collaborate with creative, retouching, and paid media teams to execute and refine video concepts
• Adapt and rework footage from external production teams
• Manage multiple edits and feedback loops efficiently
• Contribute to ideation and visual storytelling across various channels
• Assist with light graphic design tasks where needed – static assets, overlays, etc.

Ideal Experience

• 1–3 years’ hands-on experience in video editing (agency or in-house)
• Proficient in video editing software: Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and CapCut
• Bonus: Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), or interest in graphic design / retouching
• Understanding of video requirements for different platforms – e.g. aspect ratios, durations, and content styles for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube, etc.
• A keen eye for detail, great communication skills, and confidence working in a hybrid creative/marketing environment

Perks & Benefits

• Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 depending on experience
• 33 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays)
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office (Wednesdays & Fridays required)
• Flexible hours: 8–4 / 9–5, with a flexible lunch break
• Private medical insurance
• Employee discounts & perks scheme
• Friendly, fast-growing team with plenty of scope for progression (e.g. retouching, motion graphics, design)

Apply now to learn more about the client, team, and what makes this such a rewarding next step for a rising Video Editor.