Video Editor (Social Media Content) - UK at Bjak | London, UK | £35K/yr – £50K/yr

Bjak

Video Editor (Social Media Content) - UK

London, UK (Hybrid)

£35K/yr – £50K/yrMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the short-form video editing workflow for multi‑platform social content, delivering on-brand cuts with fast turnarounds and trend-driven formats.

Manage end-to-end editing from raw footage to final deliverables with platform-specific specs.
Own pacing, hooks, and on‑platform tone to boost watch time and engagement.
Collaborate with Creative, Social, and Marketing to translate concepts into weekly content calendars.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Edit short-form videos optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, and XHS.
Craft visually engaging edits with strong hooks, pacing, and storytelling flow.
Add subtitles, transitions, music, and visual effects to enhance impact and watch time.
Adapt content across different platforms while maintaining consistency in tone and message.
Work closely with Creative, Social Media, and Marketing teams to bring campaign concepts and weekly content calendars to life.
Contribute ideas on creative formats, editing styles, and content directions aligned with current trends.
Support videographers by refining and repurposing raw footage into final deliverables.
Stay ahead of social media trends, editing styles, and viral formats across platforms.
Monitor competitor and influencer content to identify best practices and new creative ideas.
Continuously test and refine editing techniques to improve engagement metrics.

Requirements

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Film, Multimedia, Communications, or related field.
1–3 years of experience in short-form video editing or social media content production.
Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, or DaVinci Resolve.
Strong understanding of social media algorithms, trends, and audience behavior.
Keen eye for pacing, storytelling, and on-platform tone of voice.
Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment with tight turnaround times.
A showreel or portfolio of short-form social content is required.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape how millions engage with BJAK’s brand through creative storytelling.
Fast-track career growth with regional exposure.
Collaborative and inclusive creative culture.
Flat structure — ideas and initiative matter more than titles.

Bjak

2.5 Glassdoor

Our mission is to develop technology based solutions to improve financial inclusion. We develop new & innovative platforms & services globally. For example, we are the first platform to simplify and digitise comprehensive life and medical insurance, supported by AI agent. BJAK is the largest insurance platform in Southeast Asia.If you enjoy building cutting edge platform-ecosystems that gives equal access to financial services to everyone at scale, join us.

Founded in 2019

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MYS

336 employees (36 in marketing)

bjak.my/en/career

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