Junior Social Video Editor (Summer Intern)

Farringdon, London (hybrid — Tues, Wed, Thurs in office)

Half-day Fridays

£26,000 p.a. pro-rated

2-month paid internship, with potential to extend to 3 months

This role will sit in the Social & Video team. You will be responsible for editing, packaging, and uploading content for creators across Snapchat, Facebook, MSN, and other platforms.

At Swift, we work with a range of creators across the US and UK, from Beard Meats Food to Chris Spargo, and many in between. Your role will involve editing their content from its original YouTube format to suit other platforms, such as Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, among others.

We will teach you the formats preferred by each creator, and you will pick up many tricks and tips about editing a perfect video for each platform.

Minimal experience needed, you must be able to edit, ideally in Premiere Pro, but we don't care if you have a degree or you're self-taught.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit YouTube content to best fit other social media platforms
• Work around stubborn graphics and on-screen text
• Enhance videos to achieve best-in-class viewer retention rates
• Learn video analytics to improve your edits over time
• Uphold the authenticity and integrity of the creator's content at all times

Background and Experience

• Video editing experience - can be self-taught (Premiere Pro preferred)
• Experience working on social-first content is a bonus
• Good knowledge of all social media platforms (Personal use is fine)
• An eye for video content destined to go viral
• Keen interest in social video content

Skills & Competencies

• Self-motivated
• Ability to be coached, keen to learn and adapt to new skills, technology and processes
• Uses an analytical approach to prioritisation and decision-making
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management skills and detail-oriented

All employees are expected to comply with the company code of conduct, act professionally with colleagues, and treat colleagues and the workspace with respect. It is your responsibility to ensure your behaviour, attitude and appearance always positively reflect Swift Media and don't do anything that would bring the reputation of the company into disrepute or cause a loss of confidence in its work.

About Swift Media

Welcome to Swift Media – your premier digital media publisher, dedicated to empowering creators and influencers to unlock their full potential on social platforms.

At Swift Media, we collaborate with talented creators and influencers, helping them expand their reach and revenue opportunities on untapped social platforms. With a strong focus on Snapchat, Facebook, and YouTube, we offer unparalleled expertise in these domains. In addition to partnering with creators, we proudly produce and manage our own captivating Snapchat Discover shows.

Our unique approach and deep understanding of social media dynamics have earned us a solid reputation with our clients. With years of experience working across various social media platforms, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional results for creators.

Join us as we continue to redefine success for creators and influencers, elevating their presence on social platforms and transforming the digital media landscape one collaboration at a time.

Pay: £26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension

Application question(s):

• Can you commit to commuting to Farringdon (London) 3 days per week (Tues, Wed, Thurs)?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Farringdon (Greater London, Greater London Region)