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Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: MARTIN IRVINE PRODUCTION LTD As our Assistant Video Editor, you’ll play a key role in producing professional-quality video content that aligns with both client and internal brand standards. You’ll work closely with our videographers, editors, and creative directors to assemble, refine, and deliver short-form and long-form content for social media, brand campaigns, and in-studio productions. This role is perfect for someone who’s passionate about visual storytelling, understands social media trends, and wants to grow within a fast-paced creative environment. Applicants must have a desire and openness to learning and developing both personal and business skills.

Responsibilities

• Edit and assemble short-form and long-form video content for client shoots and in-house marketing projects.
• Manage raw footage, sync audio, and organise project files for efficient workflow.
• Apply basic colour correction, grading, and sound design to deliver polished videos.
• Cut social media reels, interviews, and brand story content optimised for LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Collaborate with photographers and videographers to ensure a consistent creative direction across all outputs.
• Maintain a well-organised digital filing system within Dropbox and project folders.
• Prepare export versions optimised for different platforms and screen formats.
• Assist with creating and updating branded motion templates (titles, lower-thirds, logo stings).
• Manage upload and delivery of final content to clients and internal marketing teams.
• Support brainstorming sessions for new video ideas and campaigns.
• Identify ways to repurpose existing video material into new assets (snippets, teasers, compilations).
• Keep up to date with editing styles, transitions, and pacing trends used in social-first content.
• Offer input on storytelling, sequencing, and pacing to improve viewer engagement.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Strong understanding of aspect ratios, framing, and pacing for social media content.
• Basic knowledge of colour grading and sound design.
• Comfortable working with deadlines.
• Willingness to learn.
• Understanding of how content performs across platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with After Effects or other motion design tools.
• Knowledge of LUTs, proxy workflows, and multi-camera editing.
• Experience creating captions, subtitles, or animated graphics.
• Familiarity with cloud storage workflows (Dropbox, Google Drive).
• Interest in videography, branding, and personal development content.
• Good eye for detail and storytelling.

Further Information

The Employer is: MARTIN IRVINE PRODUCTION LTD JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.