Digital Studio YouTube Editor

This is a Full Time Job

Please note that this role is based in the United Kingdom. To enable us to meet the statutory and regulatory obligations of the United Kingdom immigration system, you must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside in the United Kingdom for the duration of the employment.

This role is based in Paddington, London, and is initially a 12-month fixed-term contract starting in January 2027.

The Role:

We're looking for a skilled and creative Editor to join Sony's new Digital Studio, working across a broad range of digital-first content.

You'll edit engaging, high-quality content across long-form YouTube and short-form social platforms, bringing strong storytelling instincts, technical expertise and an understanding of what makes audiences watch, engage and come back for more.

Working closely with the wider creative and production team, you'll take projects from rushes through to finished edits, contributing ideas and creative solutions throughout the process. You'll have the opportunity to work across new formats, creators and platforms as the Digital Studio grows and evolves.

What You'll Do:

Content Editing
• Edit long-form YouTube videos and short-form social content to a high creative and technical standard.
• Create platform-native edits for social channels including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Snap.
• Take ownership of assigned edits from rushes through to final delivery, working to agreed creative briefs, schedules and production requirements.
• Apply strong storytelling, pacing, music and visual instincts to create compelling content that holds audience attention.
• Adapt edits and creative approaches for different platforms, formats and audiences.

Collaboration
• Work closely with the Creative Director, Head of Production and wider creative and production teams to bring ideas to life.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Editor, drawing on their editorial guidance and expertise while developing your own creative judgement and technical craft.
• Collaborate with the Channel Manager to ensure YouTube content is optimised in line with platform best practices and audience insights.
• Communicate clearly with producers and creative leads throughout the edit, proactively identifying potential creative or technical challenges.
• Contribute constructive ideas and feedback to help elevate the quality of the Digital Studio's output.
• Work collaboratively with other editors and freelance talent when required.

Quality Assurance
• Maintain strong organisational standards across live projects, including project files, rushes, media and version management.
• Follow the Digital Studio's agreed workflows, naming conventions and post-production practices.
• Work with the production team to ensure projects are delivered accurately, efficiently and on schedule.
• Prepare and deliver finished content to the required technical specifications.
• Support the effective management and archiving of project media in collaboration with Production and IT.
• Carry out appropriate quality checks on your own work prior to delivery.
• Utilise live editing experience to enhance real-time content production when necessary.

What You'll Bring

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, with professional experience editing high-quality digital content independently from rushes through to final delivery.
• Proficient knowledge of After Effects, with the ability to incorporate motion graphics and visual treatments into edits.
• Demonstrable experience editing for YouTube, with a strong portfolio showcasing both long-form and short-form digital content.
• Strong understanding of YouTube and digital storytelling, including pacing, audience retention and the creative conventions that make content work on the platform.
• A digital-native mindset and genuine enthusiasm for YouTube, creators, social media and evolving audience behaviours.
• Experience adapting content for social platforms and an understanding of how editing approaches differ across platforms, formats and audiences.
• Strong creative instincts and the confidence to contribute ideas and editorial solutions.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple edits and priorities while meeting deadlines.
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills, with the ability to respond positively and effectively to creative feedback.
• Curiosity about emerging editing techniques, platform features and new approaches to digital content creation.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications
• Experience working with creators or on creator-led content.
• Experience using After Effects and other Adobe Creative Cloud tools beyond a working level.
• Experience with fast-turnaround or live content.
• Experience creating or contributing to YouTube thumbnails and other supporting creative assets.
• A passion for digital culture and a strong understanding of platform-native storytelling.
• An interest in exploring new editing tools, technologies and content formats for emerging platforms.