Job Title: Social Video Editor
Company: Flightstory
Reports To: Head of Social Brand
Location: Shoreditch, London (In-person-first)
Employment Type: Full-Time

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About Flightstory

Flightstory is a media and investment company on a mission to elevate stories, build communities, and invest in visionary entrepreneurs shaping a happier, healthier humanity. We operate creator-led brands and media properties, scaling cultural influence through storytelling and innovation.

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Your Mission

Create high-impact, audience-driven short-form content that powers the growth of our flagship media brands — Diary of a CEO, Begin Again, We Need To Talk, and Science and Soul. You’ll transform long-form episodes into engaging clips, teasers, and shorts that dominate across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and beyond.

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Outcomes
• Short-form storytelling mastery: Edit clips that hook audiences in seconds, driving virality and retention.
• Performance-driven editing: Align every edit with data insights to maximise watch time and shareability.
• Speed & efficiency: Deliver fast, high-quality turnarounds in sync with production and editorial teams.
• Platform-native content: Craft edits optimised for each social platform’s unique algorithm and audience behaviour.
• Creative innovation: Experiment with editing styles, motion graphics, and storytelling formats to elevate our social presence.

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Day-to-Day Responsibilities
• Edit captivating short-form content from long-form episodes, optimised for engagement and platform trends.
• Collaborate with the editorial and brand teams to identify viral moments worth amplifying.
• Add subtitles, captions, and light motion graphics to enhance viewer retention and accessibility.
• Use analytics and performance insights to continuously refine editing approaches.
• Maintain exceptional production quality while staying true to brand voice and identity.
• Stay on top of social media trends, formats, and editing innovations.
• Work collaboratively across production, editorial, and creative teams to execute seamless content rollouts.

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We’re Looking For
• Elite editing skills: Mastery of Adobe Premiere Pro (or equivalent), with a sharp eye for pacing and storytelling.
• Data-driven mindset: Confident using analytics to improve editing decisions and content impact.
• Fast execution: Thrive under tight deadlines without compromising quality or creativity.
• Platform fluency: Deep knowledge of YouTube, TikTok, Reels, and Shorts algorithms.
• Creative instinct: Craft visually compelling, emotionally resonant content that fits each show’s tone.

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The Ideal Candidate
• Passionate about storytelling, human psychology, and social media culture.
• Experienced in editing viral social clips that drive measurable engagement.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative, in-person creative environment.

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Location

Shoreditch, London — We operate an in-person-first culture built around creativity, collaboration, and community.

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Interview Process
1. Screening Process – Showcase your experience, skillset, and passion.
2. Talent Team Call – Discuss the role, Flightstory culture, and next steps.
3. First Interview – Meet your potential manager and creative peers.
4. Second Interview (Task Round) – Complete a practical editing task to demonstrate your creative process.
5. Final Interview – Meet a Senior Stakeholder to align on creative vision and growth.

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Join Flightstory and shape the future of storytelling — where creativity meets culture and attention becomes impact.