Junior Video Editor

Title: Junior Video Editor
Location: Manchester

Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 DOE
Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days in-office: Wednesday & Friday fixed

I’m currently searching on behalf of a growing, fast-paced creative team in Manchester who are looking for a Junior Video Editor with a passion for digital storytelling and paid social campaigns. If you’re looking to develop your craft within a supportive environment and contribute to high-performing video content across digital, web, and social channels — this could be your next step.

About the Role

You’ll be joining a collaborative creative department, working alongside graphic designers, paid media experts, and external production partners to edit and deliver engaging, high-quality video content. From homepage visuals to thumb-stopping social ads, you’ll help shape the visual identity of standout campaigns across multiple platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Edit and deliver high-quality, on-brand video content for paid social, digital ads, homepage banners, and web
Create optimised video ads for platforms including Meta (Facebook/Instagram), Pinterest, Google PPC, and more
Collaborate with creative, retouching, and paid media teams to execute and refine video concepts
Adapt and rework footage from external production teams
Manage multiple edits and feedback loops efficiently
Contribute to ideation and visual storytelling across various channels
Assist with light graphic design tasks where needed – static assets, overlays, etc.

Ideal Experience

1–3 years’ hands-on experience in video editing (agency or in-house)
Proficient in video editing software: Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and CapCut
Bonus: Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), or interest in graphic design / retouching
Understanding of video requirements for different platforms – e.g. aspect ratios, durations, and content styles for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube, etc.
A keen eye for detail, great communication skills, and confidence working in a hybrid creative/marketing environment

Perks & Benefits

Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 depending on experience
33 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays)
Hybrid working: 3 days in the office (Wednesdays & Fridays required)
Flexible hours: 8–4 / 9–5, with a flexible lunch break
Private medical insurance
Employee discounts & perks scheme
Friendly, fast-growing team with plenty of scope for progression (e.g. retouching, motion graphics, design)

Apply now to learn more about the client, team, and what makes this such a rewarding next step for a rising video editor.

As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.
Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.