Responsibilities

• Edit high-performing short-form video and photo content for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn and Google platforms, using platform best practice, audience insights and performance data to optimise reach, engagement and retention
• Edit engaging social-first content across formats including interviews, event highlights, behind-the-scenes content, artist features, trailers, and campaign cutdowns
• Develop and deliver a consistent pipeline of both lo-fi and hi-fi edited content, balancing reactive social content with polished campaign assets
• Apply platform-native editing techniques including captioning, motion graphics, transitions, trending audio, text overlays, hooks and pacing strategies to maximise discoverability and engagement
• Edit content quickly and efficiently to support fast-paced publishing schedules, campaign rollouts and live event coverage
• Adapt and version existing video content for multiple social platforms, formats and aspect ratios while maintaining strong creative quality and brand consistency
• Rework longer-form content into engaging short-form edits optimised for social media audiences and platform performance
• Optimise content for platform-specific audience behaviours, technical requirements and engagement trends
• Produce multiple edit variations, cutdowns and reformats tailored to different audiences, channels and campaign objectives
• Use performance insights and reporting to inform future editing approaches, storytelling techniques and content formats
• Organise, manage and archive video, photography and project assets in line with team workflows, naming conventions and file management processes
• Maintain efficient editing workflows and project management across multiple concurrent campaigns, priorities and deadlines
• Ensure all exported assets meet technical specifications and delivery requirements across social, digital and paid media channels
• Work closely with the Videographer to ensure edited content aligns with wider campaign objectives, channel strategies and the Somerset House editorial calendar
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Creative Design, Programming, Press and Visitor Experience teams to support exhibitions, campaigns, events and brand storytelling
• Stay up to date with emerging social media trends, creator formats, editing styles, platform updates and audience behaviours, proactively bringing new ideas into the editing approach and content strategy
• Contribute creative ideas during campaign planning and content discussions, bringing a strong understanding of social-first storytelling and audience engagement
• Support agile and collaborative ways of working across multiple projects, priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced cultural environment

Requirements

• Proven portfolio of high-performing social-first and audience-focused video content across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube Shorts
• Experience creating and versioning paid media assets for Meta, TikTok, YouTube, Google and other advertising platforms
• Proven ability to independently manage video editing projects from concept and asset organisation through to final export and delivery
• Experience working in fast-paced creative, cultural or content-led environments
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut and/or Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficiency in creating engaging on-screen text, motion graphics and branded visual elements for social-first video content
• Skilled use of sound and music in editing, with a strong sense of pacing, tone and emotional impact across cuts
• Strong editorial judgement and storytelling instinct, shaping narrative, pacing and structure for maximum impact across social platforms
• Fast output at a high standard, consistently delivering polished, platform-leading work under tight deadlines
• Rigorous quality control, including final checks for subtitles, timing, framing, spelling, platform specs and technical accuracy
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and deliver content at speed
• Able to receive, interpret and implement feedback quickly, with minimal revision cycles
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail. Disciplined file hygiene and version control across fast-moving projects
• Part-time commitment of 2.5 days per week in London

Preferred

• Experience with motion graphics beyond basic text
• Knowledge of social media trends and platform updates
• Experience working with cultural institutions
• Collaborative cross-functional work experience

Benefits

• Mental Health & Wellbeing – Access to external EAP for free 24/7 confidential advice and support, including up to 6 free counselling sessions per year
• Mental health support from in-house Mental Health First Aiders
• Hybrid working based on having 3 days in the office per week (pro rata if part-time)
• Contribution towards eye tests and glasses
• Trust life insurance scheme
• Winter flu vaccination vouchers
• 8% employer pension contributions, no employee contribution required
• Option for salary sacrifice
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts at Somerset House cafés and restaurants
• Discounts with high street retailers and restaurants