Mid Weight Video Editor

Handle RecruitmentLondonreedpublished 10/01/2026
Must-have:Hybrid

We're looking for a talented Midweight Video Editor to join a fast-growing international sports organisation.

This is an incredible opportunity to create engaging content for a globally recognised sports brand, working across social-first content, YouTube, broadcast features, paid media, event content, brand campaigns, and commercial partnerships. You'll be joining a collaborative, fast-paced creative team where strong storytelling, creativity, and high-quality content is key.

You'll own projects from brief through to final delivery, working across everything from short-form social content and reels, to long-form documentaries, promotional films and broadcast assets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Editing short & long-form content for social media, YouTube, digital marketing, broadcast, and live events
  • Crafting engaging stories through strong pacing, narrative structure, and sound design
  • Creating platform-specific edits across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other digital channels
  • Producing motion graphics, captions, and graphics using existing templates
  • Repurposing content across multiple formats, aspect ratios and audiences
  • Working closely with producers, designers, and marketing teams to develop creative concepts and deliver high-quality content
  • Creating sizzle reels, promotional videos, B-roll packages, and branded content for partners and commercial campaigns
  • Testing creative approaches and using performance insights to help optimise content

Key Requirements:

  • Around 4 + years' experience editing video content within a fast-paced agency, production company, sports, media, or brand environment
  • An outstanding showreel demonstrating social-first content, YouTube, branded content and campaign editing
  • Advanced skills in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
  • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • Experience working within sport, entertainment, or consumer brands would be highly advantageous

Please note:

  • This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in the London office
  • Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available
  • Candidates must include a showreel / portfolio link on their application

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.