Remote Video Editor - Craft Engaging Brand Stories

Video Editor
Application Deadline:

27 June 2026

Department:

Sales and Commercial

Employment Type:

Permanent - Full Time

Location:

Remote/UK

Reporting To:

Harry Smith

Compensation:

£26,000 / year

Description
LOCALiQ are currently recruiting for a talented Video Editor to join our growing video production team. Working as part of a lively and collaborative team, you will support our videographers by editing and producing high-quality video content for a wide range of clients and campaigns. From initial brief through to final delivery, you’ll shape raw footage into engaging, effective content that reflects each client’s brand, objectives and target audience. The content you produce will be used across digital media, advertising and marketing campaigns, so a strong understanding of storytelling, pacing and audience engagement is key. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to develop their career within a fast-paced, digital-first business, working across multiple projects and sectors.

We believe the quality of our work is driven by the strength of our team, and we’re proud of the culture we’ve built, recognised with two national honours at the UK Company Culture Awards 2026 for our commitment to employee wellbeing, leadership and a genuine people-first approach. Alongside this, you’ll benefit from a competitive salary, the right equipment to succeed in a remote role, opportunities for ongoing personal development, and access to a wide range of company benefits and group-wide initiatives.

Please note: this is a fully remote, home-based role. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be based in the North East or North West of England, in line with the wider team's location.

For more information about what we do in the LOCALiQ video team, visit the LOCALiQ Video Team Vimeo and LOCALiQ Video Marketing.

Key Responsibilities

Edit and produce high-quality video content using footage provided by the videography team

Interpret client briefs, scripts and concepts to deliver content aligned with brand objectives

Transform raw footage into engaging, audience-focused content across digital and marketing channels

Ensure all content is delivered on time and to a high standard, meeting agreed deadlines and budgets

Collaborate closely with videographers and the wider video team across multiple projects and regions

Contribute to creative discussions and support the development of video concepts

Manage multiple editing projects simultaneously, maintaining strong organisation and workflow management

Build positive working relationships internally and represent LOCALiQ professionally when working with clients

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Proven experience in video editing, ideally within a digital, media or agency environment

Strong experience using Adobe Premiere Pro or similar editing software, with colour grading capability

Good understanding of storytelling, pacing and creating engaging video content

Strong technical knowledge of video formats, editing workflows and outputs

Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Strong communication skills, with the ability to take and apply creative feedback constructivelyUnderstanding of digital marketing or social media content is beneficial

Experience with Adobe After Effects or other Adobe tools (audio, design, photography) is advantageous but not essential

Job Benefits

Remote Working

Competitive salary

Contributory pension

Perks and discounts with numerous retailers and organisations

Opportunities for team building and training days

25 days’ paid holiday, plus statutory bank holidays

An extra day off on your birthday

Holiday purchase scheme

Structured career progression, ongoing training, and personal performance reviews

Discount vouchers

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Mental health support via Lifeworks

Eye test vouchers, plus £50 towards the cost of new glasses

Annual volunteer or charity day

Staff referral scheme

Equal Opportunities
Newsquest Media Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all community sections regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment process will consist of various stages and activities. As part of our commitment to fairness to all applicants, we will take into account any adjustments that could help you.

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