Junior Video Editor

Job description
1. JOB DETAILS:

Title: Junior Video Editor

Reports to: Senior Video Producer

Job Type: Flexible with 4 days in the office

Salary band: £24-27k depending on experience

Hours: 37.5

2.JOB PURPOSE:

We seek a talented Junior Video Editor to join our studio and create high-quality video projects for our global clientele.

The range of content you may work on includes TV ads, podcasts, motion graphic explainers, talking heads, and social media content. As part of our growing video team, you'll be involved in every stage of video production, from initial concept to final output.If you are passionate about video editing, excited to tackle new challenges, and eager to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and produce impactful content, apply with us today!

3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Creative Development: Propose innovative solutions to create engaging long and short-form content.
• Collaboration: Liaise with various teams to gather necessary assets and project updates.
• File Management: Organise project files in a clear, structured format.
• Quality Control: Review and refine your outputs before submission to the manager.
• Content Creation: Develop content for Rationale’s marketing initiatives.
• Industry Awareness: Stay updated on production trends and new equipment.

Essential experience/skills
• Diploma in Media and Communications, or equivalent work experience in video or film production.
• Minimum of 1 year of agency work experience.
• Expertise in Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop.
• Basic audio editing and motion graphics experience.
• A strong sense of storytelling to enhance video content.
• Strong discipline, a willingness to learn, and a robust work ethic.
• Must be able to work in the UK

Beneficial skills
• Adobe Audition and/or Audacity, Reaper, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D
• Understanding of encoding and optimisations for specific platforms.

4. ABOUT US

We create impact

Rationale is a strategic brand and communications agency, specialising in supporting B2B clients to make a positive impact by defining, articulating and amplifying their reason for being.Offering strategic consultancy, brand development and full-service content production, Rationale works with global organisations across sectors including healthcare, tech, education, financial services, and more.

Impact is core to our own agency culture, too, with an emphasis on training and development, team empowerment and creative expression.

Every agency says they are doing things differently. So we don’t say that. But we are absolutely driven to make a difference.

Our values

We’re in it for the long-term

We are committed to sustainable, long-term growth and development for our people, and business. Thinking ahead is key to our stability and impact. Our approach ensures lasting relationships with clients, partners, and suppliers.

We have high standards

We thrive on a culture of trust, holding ourselves to the highest standards of quality, creativity, and relevance. This commitment drives our success and fosters personal and professional growth, ensuring a mutually beneficial relationship between our people and the business.

We find a way

Our team of tenacious problem-solvers tackles complex challenges to find solutions. We're dedicated to fulfilling promises through considerate, proactive work and mutual respect. Our curiosity and talent enable us to navigate and overcome any obstacles.

We have fun

While we are serious about our responsibilities, we believe in making work enjoyable. This approach ensures everyone can express themselves freely, fostering a fun and supportive atmosphere.

5. BENEFITS

This role would be based in our Leith office in Edinburgh but our flexible-working model offers the opportunity to work some of the week remotely.We offer staff 34-days holiday p/a, plus competitive pension, life insurance and private medical cover (after probation). Staff members also receive one paid day a year off to support local charities.For more information about Rationale, our culture, the kind of work we do, and more - please get in touch!

Application:
• Please submit your portfolio and cover letter to aoife@wearerationale.com