Video Editor (Social Media Content) - UK
At a glance
Mid-level Social Media role at Bjak. Remote, United Kingdom · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Edit short videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, and XHS
- Build engaging cuts with hooks, pacing, subtitles, music, transitions, and effects
- Adapt each edit to platform requirements while keeping the message and tone consistent
- Work with creative, social media, and marketing teams on campaigns and weekly content
- Organize footage and versions, then deliver polished projects on schedule
What you bring
- A diploma or bachelor’s degree in film, multimedia, communications, or a related subject
- At least one year of short-form editing or social content production experience
- Working ability in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, or DaVinci Resolve
- Knowledge of social algorithms, trends, audience behavior, pacing, and platform tone
- A showreel or portfolio featuring short-form social content
Who this fits
You’ll suit this role if you can turn raw footage into concise, platform-native stories and work independently under tight deadlines. You’ll collaborate with creative, social media, and marketing colleagues while tracking trends and refining edits for engagement. The role is remote from London, United Kingdom.
From the employer
BJAK is Southeast Asia’s largest insurance and financial services platform. Headquartered in Malaysia, we help millions of users access affordable, transparent, and simplified financial products through Bjak.com. Our proprietary technologies — from custom APIs to AI-driven engines — are designed to simplify previously complex or inaccessible services, from insurance to investments.
We operate across Malaysia, Taiwan, and Japan, and are building next-generation AI systems to transform how people experience financial services in ASEAN.
If you're looking for a company where you can grow fast, think big, and make a meaningful impact — join us from London (remote-friendly).
About the Job
We’re looking for a Video Editor (Social Media Content) who lives and breathes short-form storytelling. You’ll edit videos designed to capture attention, drive engagement, and spark conversations across platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, and Xiaohongshu (XHS).
This role suits someone with a strong sense of timing, trends, and platform behavior — someone who can turn raw footage into scroll-stopping content that feels native, fresh, and on-brand.
Key Responsibilities
Editing & Storytelling
- Edit short-form videos optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, and XHS.
- Craft visually engaging edits with strong hooks, pacing, and storytelling flow.
- Add subtitles, transitions, music, and visual effects to enhance impact and watch time.
- Adapt content across different platforms while maintaining consistency in tone and message.
Creative Collaboration
- Work closely with Creative, Social Media, and Marketing teams to bring campaign concepts and weekly content calendars to life.
- Contribute ideas on creative formats, editing styles, and content directions aligned with current trends.
- Support videographers by refining and repurposing raw footage into final deliverables.
Trend & Platform Awareness
- Stay ahead of social media trends, editing styles, and viral formats across platforms.
- Monitor competitor and influencer content to identify best practices and new creative ideas.
- Continuously test and refine editing techniques to improve engagement metrics.
Workflow & Quality Management
- Maintain organized project files, media archives, and version control.
- Ensure all outputs are optimized for each platform’s specifications (ratios, length, resolution).
- Deliver projects on time while maintaining creative quality and consistency.
Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Film, Multimedia, Communications, or related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in short-form video editing or social media content production.
- Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, or DaVinci Resolve.
- Strong understanding of social media algorithms, trends, and audience behavior.
- Keen eye for pacing, storytelling, and on-platform tone of voice.
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment with tight turnaround times.
- A showreel or portfolio of short-form social content is required.
Benefits
Why Join BJAK
- Opportunity to shape how millions engage with BJAK’s brand through creative storytelling.
- Fast-track career growth with regional exposure.
- Collaborative and inclusive creative culture.
- Flat structure — ideas and initiative matter more than titles.
- Above-market remuneration with performance-based growth opportunities.
- Remote work flexibility from London
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