Video Editor Sun Originals (Casual)

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 07-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK publishing hundreds of stories a day and reaching over 170m unique users digitally every month. Its exclusives set the news agenda and its campaigns have changed the lives of many. Delivering news entertainment and sports coverage to millions of readers every day. With a rich history spanning decades we are dedicated to providing accurate insightful and engaging content across print and digital platforms.

The Sun has a mass-market audience and aims to appeal to a diverse audience in the UK and beyond.

Your Team: An iconic dynamic storyteller with a rich heritage and a global audience in the millions The Sun is now focusing on an exciting video-focussed strategy to engage new audiences putting video at the heart of The Sun.

This is your chance to join a talented team at a pivotal moment contributing to fast paced agenda setting video output that drives traffic and revenue as we redefine how a historic brand tells stories in the fast-paced digital world.

Your Role: As a Video Editor in Sun Originals you will be a key player in crafting compelling proactive video content for our sport showbiz and Fabulous content strands that drive views and engagement across digital platforms. You will work closely with commissioning editors producers and the social team ensuring that the longer-format stories we create captivate and engage our growing digital audience.

This is an opportunity for a passionate editor who can work to bring creative flair to content that resonates in the digital age.

Key Responsibilities:

Video Editing & Production: Edit video content primarily for our sport but also Fabulous strands in an efficient manner. Demonstrating versatility by editing everything from narrative documentary-style pieces and game show formats to short graphics-driven social videos. Projects will range from quick-turnaround clips to longer-form stories demanding both high editorial quality and speed.
Platform-Specific Optimisation: Tailor content for multiple platforms particularly YouTube our website and social media channels optimising for views shares and overall audience engagement.
Collaboration: Work closely with video producers and social media teams to understand the editorial direction and ensure video content supports wider newsroom goals.
Post-Production Technicals: Manage media handle multi-camera projects create and animate graphics perform colour grading and execute advanced audio design. Leverage these technical skills to maintain efficiency and uphold brand consistency throughout the post-production process.
Audience Engagement: Stay on top of what drives audience interest online and incorporate that knowledge into video edits optimising content for clicks views and engagement.

What were looking for from you:

Experienced Video Editor: You have hands-on experience editing in a large fast-paced media environment. You understand how to balance speed with quality and hook audiences into a video then keep them engaged.
Technical Expertise: Advanced working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro with Photoshop and After Effects highly desirable.
Digital Native: Youre immersed in the digital landscape with a strong understanding of YouTube social media platforms and how audiences engage with video content online.
Platform-Savvy: You know how to edit for different platforms particularly YouTube and understand how to optimise content for each one to increase traffic and engagement.
Creative Storyteller: You have a passion for storytelling and can bring creativity to every project whether its a breaking news clip or a deep dive into a sports feature.
Fast & Agile: Youre capable of working quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment juggling multiple edits without compromising on quality.

Why Join Us:

Transformational Opportunity: Be part of a legacy brands digital evolution helping to shape its future with innovative impactful video content.
Creative Freedom: Get the opportunity to experiment with new formats and editing techniques while working on a diverse range of entertainment and sports stories.
Fast-Paced & Exciting: Work in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same editing everything from viral shorts to feature-length stories.
Collaborative Team: Join a talented and driven team of producers editors and journalists who are all passionate about creating top-tier digital content.
Career Growth: With the expansion of our video strategy theres room for personal growth and advancement within a forward-thinking innovative media company.

How to Apply:

If youre a video editor with a passion for digital storytelling and a track record of creating content that drives traffic and engagement we want to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a team thats redefining how a legacy brand engages with audiences in the digital era!

This job description is designed to attract candidates who are not only technically skilled but also passionate about the intersection of digital content audience engagement and journalistic integrity.

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