Video & Social Content Editor- FTC

Hi! We're UW. We’re on a mission to take the headache out of utilities by providing them all in one place. One bill for energy, broadband, mobile and insurance and a whole lot of savings!

We’re aiming to double in size as we help more people to stop wasting time and money. Big ambitions, to be delivered by people like you. 

Got your attention? Read on…

We put people first. It’s all about you..

With a new ‘challenger’ brand strategy in the works and an ambitious growth plan, we're on the hunt for a middleweight Video Editor to join our Creative Services team for a 6 month FTC to be a key player in driving how UW shows up visually through film, motion and sound design.

Here's the key experience, skills and competencies we're looking for you to bring:

• 3+ years of experience as a video editor, with a strong portfolio or showreel showcasing creative projects.
• Experience in Adobe (emphasis on After Effects and Premiere), Figma, Google suite, Asana & Slack
• Solid understanding of animation and motion design principles (e.g. 12 principles of animation, 10 principles of motion design, etc) and editing techniques (e.g. J-cuts, L-cuts, jump cuts, etc).
• Proficiency in video and motion graphics software like Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• Strong experience in motion graphics and animation.
• Attention to detail and a passion for storytelling through visual mediums.
• Good understanding of visual effects and sound design.
• Strong understanding of video formats, codecs, and delivery specifications for various platforms (TV, digital, social media, etc.).
• Familiarity with wider Adobe Creative Cloud programmes and Figma. 
• Awareness of and interest in the latest trends in motion, sound and visual effects.
• Self-motivated and a creative thinker with excellent collaboration skills.
• Great commercial and business awareness.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

This will be a hybrid role with 2 days per week in one of our London Hubs (Farringdon or Colindale)

We work together. Your team and the people you will work with…

This role will report to the Film Lead and work within our inhouse Creative Services team who produce a wide range of creative content for the Utility Warehouse team. You'll work closely with people across the business to ensure video and social content meets the brief and delivers the impact we're looking for.

We deliver progress. What you’ll do and how you will make an impact.

As the Video & Social Content Editor at UW you will be responsible for:

• Reviewing raw footage and developing engaging storyboards and timelines.
• Editing video content for various platforms, ensuring brand consistency and audience engagement.
• Creating and integrating motion graphics, animations, and visual effects to enhance storytelling.
• Providing creative input and suggestions for video concepts, formats, and editing techniques to effectively convey messages and achieve desired outcomes.
• Optimising video content for social media platforms, adhering to best practices and trends.

So why pick UW?

We’ve got big ambitions so there’s going to be plenty of challenges. There are also a lot of benefits: 

• An industry benchmarked salary. We’ll share it during your first conversation.
• Hybrid working, with 2 days in the office. (We’re definitely open to discussing flexible working arrangements)
• Discount on our services and you get our coveted Cashback Card for free. 
• A matched contribution pension scheme and life assurance up to 4x your salary.
• Perkbox - a platform full of discounts and rewards
• Family-friendly policies, designed to help you and your family thrive.
• Discounted private health insurance, access to an Employee Assistance line and a free Virtual GP.
• Belonging groups that help UW shape an even more inclusive future.

Apply here!  

You’ve got this far… Hit apply - we can’t wait to hear from you! Worried you don’t hit all the criteria? We welcome applications from diverse and varied backgrounds so get your application in and let’s chat!

Claire Fennell will be your point of contact throughout the recruitment process.  

Not sure you meet all the requirements? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs if they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact they often do.

We provide equal opportunities, a diverse and inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Please don’t be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered.

Please note, if you are successful and offered a role at UW, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.