Video Editor - Whisper Combat in London

Whisper is a leading global production company, specialising in sports, unscripted and branded entertainment. Our diverse team of over 285 international employees produce top-level sports such as Formula One, UEFA and The Paralympics, as well as branded content, prime time documentaries, and entertainment quiz shows for a raft of broadcasters. Whisper’s creativity and storytelling are BAFTA-winning and Emmy International-nominated. It is also a Sunday Times Best Places to Work.

We’re building a brand-new creative team to deliver bold, exciting content for a major combat sports project and we’re looking for talented Adobe Premiere Video Editors to help shape its voice and style from day one. This is an opportunity to create content that will be seen by millions of fans around the world, from promos and trailers, to social-first clips and premium short and mid-form storytelling. You'll have the chance to help define the editorial identity of a growing global sports brand, creating content that grabs attention, builds personalities and keeps audiences coming back.

Must have expert knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and a working knowledge of After Effects and wider Adobe Creative Suite is advantageous. A passion for sport, especially combat sports would be a bonus but strong editorial instincts, creativity and storytelling ability are what matter most.

Whisper is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, communities and lived experiences, and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported, valued and empowered to do their best work.

What we’re looking for:

• A highly creative Video Editor with exceptional Adobe Premiere skills.
• Someone with strong editorial instincts and a natural ability to tell stories through shot selection, pacing, structure and emotion.
• A creator who understands how to shape content differently for each audience and platform.
• Strong grading and sound design ability, with an understanding of how these elements elevate content.
• A passion for music and an instinct for how track choices can transform content.
• Someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys producing high-quality content under tight deadlines.
• Someone with experience creating short-form content including promos, trailers and social-first edits.
• A creative thinker who brings fresh ideas, references and perspectives to the table.
• Someone who enjoys collaborating and developing ideas with producers, graphic designers and wider production teams.

Your Mission:

• Create high-impact video content across broadcast, YouTube and social platforms.
• Develop compelling short and mid-form content including promos, trailers, interviews and original features.
• Help establish and evolve the editorial style and tone across content strands and formats.
• Craft engaging narratives from interviews, archive and event night content.
• Use sound design, grading and music creatively to elevate storytelling and maximise impact.
• Work closely with producers, graphic designers and the wider team to bring ideas to life.
• Contribute ideas and creative solutions that push content forward and keep output fresh.
• Work efficiently across multiple projects while maintaining exceptional standards.
• Deliver content to the highest technical standards across a variety of formats and platforms.

Please note that responsibilities may be amended, added to, or removed to reflect the changing needs of the production or organisation.

The Skills You Bring:

• Expert knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Knowledge of After Effects and wider Adobe Creative Suite is advantageous.
• Strong experience in editing short-form promotional and storytelling content.
• Experience in editing mid-form interview and actuality-based feature content.
• Long-form experience desirable but not essential.
• Excellent understanding of shot selection, editorial structure, pacing and narrative.
• Strong colour grading and sound design skills.
• Experience setting visual and editorial styles across content series or recurring formats.
• Confidence working with a wide range of camera formats, codecs and archive material.
• Strong technical understanding of workflows and delivery specifications.
• Ability to work quickly whilst maintaining exceptional quality.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience of editing onsite at live events is desirable but not essential.
• Experience working in (combat) sports content is desirable but not essential.

Location: The base for this position is Kew, London.

Working Days: 5 day week. You will be expected to work with the team to plan a schedule based on production requirement. This role may involve weekend work. Some international travel may be required.

Start: ASAP - 12 months FTC

Application Closing: TBC

Salary: Based on experience

How to apply: Please upload your CV, but most importantly, send us links to your work. We want to see your creative thinking, your editing style and how you bring ideas to life. For each piece, tell us a little about the process, what tools you used and how long it took. Do also tell us, in your own way, why you think you’d be a great fit for this opportunity.