Video Editor

Video EditorScotland, Remote FirstUp to £35,000

Mac Recruit Group are supporting a fast-growing agency model business with clients in the sports and entertainment space as they look to bring in a talented Video Editor to join their creative team. Their content reaches millions every month, and this role offers a brilliant opportunity to shape high-performing social video for some of the most engaged audiences in the UK.

If you love sports, live and breathe social content, and want to be part of a pacey, ambitious environment where creativity genuinely leads, this could be a standout next move.

The Role:

You’ll be at the heart of their social video output, working across editorial clips, podcasts, paid ads and reactive content. It’s a hands-on creative role, ideal for someone who understands what performs online and enjoys pushing new ideas.

Responsibilities:

• Editing high-engagement editorial videos for multiple sports brands
• Optimising content for social platforms including TikTok and Instagram
• Editing and producing weekly podcast content
• Syncing multi-camera setups and enhancing audio quality
• Creating cutdowns and highlight clips for social channels
• Occasionally producing and filming content where required
• Working with the wider content team to explore new tools and emerging technologies
• Creating paid social ads designed to drive reach, followers or conversions

Requirements:

You’ll be confident working across short-form, long-form and podcast content, with a strong sense of what actually performs on social. Passion for football is essential, as you’ll be creating content for fans who expect authenticity and speed.

• 2–4 years’ experience editing video for social, ideally agency-side
• Strong skills in Premiere Pro (After Effects is a plus)
• Experience editing vertical content, long-form and podcasts
• A deep understanding of social trends, hooks and platform behaviours
• Passion for football; sports betting knowledge is a bonus
• Comfortable filming with DSLR or mirrorless cameras
• Any additional design or motion skills are a bonus

The Package:

A strong package, genuine creative freedom, and the chance to work with one of the most engaged audiences in the sports space.

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Choice of remote working or use of their Edinburgh workspace
• 28 days’ holiday
• Company pension scheme with employer contribution
• Perkbox membership
• Regular, fully-funded team social events

Equal Opportunities:

Our client values diversity and inclusion, enhancing our team's effectiveness and client service. As an equal opportunity employer, they ensure fair treatment for all candidates regardless of background.

Please Note:

All applicants must be located in the UK with the right to work and have the permanent right to work in the UK without visa restrictions.

How to Apply:

Apply via LinkedIn to be considered for this role, alternatively you can reach out to Brian via email – brian@macrecruit.co.uk