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

Bjak

Video Editor (Social Media Content) - UK

London, UK (Remote)

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

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end short-form video editing workflow for cross-platform campaigns, shaping tone, pacing, and storytelling while collaborating with Creative, Social, and Marketing to translate concepts into thumb-stopping edits.

Lead platform-ready edits with hooks, pacing, and subtitles tailored for TikTok, Reels, Shorts, and other feeds.
Test and refine techniques using trend insights, competitor analysis, and performance metrics to drive higher watch time.

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.
Above-market remuneration with performance-based growth opportunities.

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

31% recommend to a friend

16% CEO approval