Video Editor
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a creative and skilled Freelance Video Editor to join our team at Comical Penguin Productions. As a video editor, you will be responsible for assembling raw footage into a polished, finished product suitable for publication on various platforms. Please send your showreel to info@comicalpenguinproductions.co.uk
Responsibilities:
- Assemble raw footage into a polished, finished product suitable for publication on various platforms, such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
- Edit video and audio tracks to create engaging content that meets the creative vision of each project
- Select and incorporate music, sound effects, and voiceovers into each project
- Ensure that the final product meets quality standards and is delivered on time and within budget
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and techniques in video editing
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a video editor, with a strong portfolio of previous work
- Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve
- Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work on a deadline
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
If you are a talented and creative video editor with a passion for creating engaging content, we encourage you to apply. This is a freelance position, and you will be paid per project.
Job Type: Freelance
Salary: £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Video editing: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Video Editor roles across Comical Penguin Productions's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £15 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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