Social Video Editor

ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI),  a unit of ViacomCBS Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB,  VIA),  is comprised of many of the world's most popular multimedia entertainment brands,  including MTV,  MTV LIVE HD,  Nickelodeon,  Nick Jr.,  Comedy Central,  Paramount Channel,  BET and more. ViacomCBS brands reach more than 3.8 billion cumulative subscribers in 180+ countries and territories via more than 200 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 550 digital media and mobile TV properties,  in 40 languages.

Unleash your potential in a place you belong

Come and join a culture where content, people and ideas merge. An exciting and open place where your talents can truly thrive. Ready? This could be the start of something special.

At ViacomCBS, we have an iconic portfolio of brands, like Paramount, MTV, Nickelodeon, and many more - but it’s our employees that make it unique. You could be the next addition to our incredible team.

Is this the role for you?

The purpose of the social team at Channel 5 is to drive channel and brand Reach, Reputation and Revenue across social platforms. We’re a relatively small, dynamic team punching well above our weight. We’re integrated into the wider marketing and creative teams and your work will be both seen and valued across the business, from the commissioning editors and production companies to the commercial teams, as well as reaching the TV viewing public. You will be creating Facebook optimised videos from across the full range of our programming, helping our shows and channel brand reach a wide audience. Working with the finished programme files you will craft self-contained video narratives that are fully optimised for Facebook. You’ll work with pace and precision, with success measured by video views, reach, audience engagement and creativity. The Social Video Editor is core to the social team and will play a crucial role in helping us maximise the impact and quality of our social video output.

What will you be doing?

• Spotting the social moment(s) in a show and creating a video edit for Facebook that reaches and engages audiences at scale, attributing back to the Channel 5, My5 brands
• Creating 7-10 Facebook videos each week, so you’ll need to be confident editing at pace with precision
• Ensuring all content is produced within brand guidelines and in-keeping with the brand tone of voice
• Captioning and subtitling
• Organising and media managing video assets
• Producing high-quality output whilst managing simultaneous work streams and projects
• Updating and refreshing existing video creative
• Reversioning video content for different platforms and to meet ad specs
• Sourcing library music to replace and enhance sound bed within the social edits
• Maintaining a steady flow of high-quality edits
• Working collaboratively with internal teams to create innovative, compelling video edits
• Embrace the ‘One ViacomCBS’ approach and encourage collaboration and team working
• Be an ambassador for all VCNI channels, internally and externally
• Adopt and promote the ViacomCBS values and support a culture of inclusion

What are we looking for?

• Experienced at editing highly engaging video content to an exceptional standard
• Passionate storyteller and media creator
• Highly self-motivated and creative
• Excellent sense of pacing and timing
• Hunger and drive to deliver creative excellence through video editing
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, and Adobe Premiere Pro
• Experience working to deadlines and in a creative production environment
• Ability to work alone under your own supervision but also to work in a team
• Ability to give and receive critical feedback in a team environment
• Effective communicator
• A solid understanding of social video platforms and formats
• Advanced proficiency in After Effect
• Audio editing experience
• Colour correction and grading images and videos
• Experience at a TV Broadcaster preferred but not essential. We would also be open to candidates from production houses, creative agencies, or other media companies
• Experience editing and creating for paid social media ad placements

Everything else!

We offer an inclusive environment where you can really be yourself and find your niche. You’ll get to work alongside streaming platforms you can be proud of, with content that touches millions of lives. Plus, you can learn about the things we’re doing to make the industry more sustainable, and enjoy lots of perks:

• A monthly streaming fund
• All the health and financial benefits you’d expect, and some you wouldn’t
• Flexibility to own the way you work
• Mental health activities and support
• All manner of BBQs, socials and events

What are you waiting for? Put in your application!

Our Values:

Our values are intertwined and work together to drive the business outcomes we seek, and once combined we believe these will power our company forward.

Optimism & Determination

• We share a positive belief that we can navigate and thrive in the landscape ahead

Inclusivity & Collaboration

• We Embrace new and divers voices, act with care and work together to capture opportunities and manager through challenges

Agility & Adaptability

• We think entrepreneurially, are resilient in change and move quickly to anticipate and create what’s next

ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

At ViacomCBS, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we take our responsibility in safeguarding children and adults seriously. We work hard to ensure that everyone with whom we engage receive equal protection from all types of harm or abuse, regardless of age, disability, gender, racial heritage, religious belief, sexual orientation or identity; an obligation we take very seriously.

To ensure, we are an exemplar in the field of safeguarding individuals, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria of the role applied for and for those who are successful in receiving an offer for roles that interact with children, completed background checks will be required prior to joining. Should you need any support during the recruitment process, please advise your recruiter or email UK.recruitment@vimn.com where we will support your request as suitably possible.

Additionally, we are proud to partner with a number of incredible communities and if you have a disability or a long-term condition (including hidden conditions such as mental health, autism, dyslexia, etc) that would need an adjustment; either in the application process, the interview process, the onboarding process or day to day, our amazing partner Evenbreak can provide additional help and advice to disabled candidates who may be interested in our vacancies. Find out more at https://hive.evenbreak.co.uk

ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. 

At ViacomCBS, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. ViacomCBS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. 

If you have any difficulties in applying or require access needs arising from a mobility or any other impairment please let us know by emailing uk.recruitment@vimn.com or calling 0207 555 1234. We can then ensure your experience and visit is as smooth and enjoyable as possible.