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Lead Editor

SAVVY RECRUITMENTlondon, london🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 2 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Lead Editor role offers an exciting opportunity to shape content for globally recognized brands within a fast-growing creative studio, with a competitive salary of £60,000. You'll thrive here if you're a skilled editor with leadership aspirations, eager to mentor a team and work with cutting-edge technology. Apply now to elevate your career in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Quick Overview

Salary
£60k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
london, london, United Kingdom
After EffectsPremiere Pro

Job Description

Lead Editor

London (Hybrid) | Up to £60,000 DOE


We're partnering with an ambitious, fast-growing creative production studio that's redefining how brands create content through the use of cutting-edge technology and world-class creative talent.

Working with globally recognised brands, broadcasters and entertainment clients, they're looking for a Lead Editor to join their London team and play a key role in delivering high-quality commercial, social and branded content at pace.


This is a hands-on role for someone who loves crafting exceptional edits while also leading and developing a small team. You'll be comfortable switching between client deliverables, social-first content, pitch videos and internal creative projects, all while maintaining a high standard of quality and efficiency.


What you'll be doing:

  • Leading edits across commercial, branded and social content projects
  • Creating fast-turnaround content across multiple briefs
  • Using After Effects for motion graphics, compositing and finishing touches
  • Collaborating with creatives and producers to deliver projects on time
  • Managing and mentoring junior and freelance editors
  • Supporting pitches with concept videos, sizzle reels and animated presentations
  • Working alongside creative technologists and emerging AI workflows


We're looking for someone with:

  • 4+ years' editing experience within an agency, production studio or commercial environment
  • Strong Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects skills
  • Experience producing high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
  • The confidence to manage priorities, lead others and work autonomously
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills


Nice to have:

  • Experience with AI creative tools such as Runway, Kling, Luma or Midjourney
  • Social-first editing experience across TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube
  • Camera operating experience
  • Previous experience within a creative studio or production company


What's on offer:

  • Salary up to £60,000 DOE
  • Hybrid working from a London office
  • The opportunity to join a highly creative, collaborative team working on exciting global projects
  • A chance to help shape the future of content production in an innovative, technology-driven environment


If you're an experienced editor who enjoys working at pace without compromising on quality, we'd love to hear from you.

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