Video editor (Marketing)
Salary £ Dependant on experience
Hybrid with 2 days a week in our London office.
Vacancy listed 01/04/2025
Application deadline 13/04/2025
Details
Contract Type: Fixed-term (12 months)
Hours: 3 days a week
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you an experienced multichannel video editor looking for your next challenge? Here at Kapow Primary we are expanding our in-house video team to revolutionise our marketing video content in 2025.

This is a part-time 3 days a week, 12-month contract. The role will require a minimum of 2 days per week based at our offices in London Bridge. 

About Kapow Primary 

Kapow Primary is a digital educational publishing product that supports primary school teachers through original short-form videos, lesson plans and other resources and guidance created by specialist teachers.  Over 7,500 primary schools in England use Kapow to support their teaching of the foundation subjects.

We are developing our marketing video strategy to create engaging, exciting content that supports our marketing objectives and broader business strategy. 

These videos will support activities across the funnel: from awareness and brand-building to delivering clear, useful onboarding information for new customers. You will be making videos for multiple channels, including social media, PPC, YouTube, webinars and our website.

You will be comfortable editing creative work that engages customers and prospects, while aligning with brand, tone of voice, and house style guidelines.

To find out more about Kapow Primary, you can take out a free 7-day trial and watch this  short video.


The role 

Reporting to the Head of video and working to the Marketing team,  you will use your wealth of editing marketing content experience to ensure high quality and best practices throughout the team, supporting our marketing video publication deadlines. 

We are looking for a creative and experienced social video editor with motion graphics skills, who can convey marketing messaging in simple and effective ways. 

The successful candidate will enjoy the nuances of video for different audiences, the technical aspects of editing and be enthusiastic about video production. 

What you will do

Under the guidance and direction of our Head of video and Marketing video producer you will:

  • Edit Kapow marketing videos to a high standard.
  • Respond to video marketing briefs with creativity and flair.
  • Ensure management of rushes/project files/master files according to our storage processes. 
  • Support our freelance camera/studio team.
  • Familiarise yourself with, implement and develop our marketing video house-style.
  • Take ownership of projects, and deliver videos to deadline and on budget.
  • Undertake picture research using our stock library accounts.
  • Keep up-to-date with developments in the industry.
  • Develop creative approaches to convey our brand messaging through video content.

You will have:

Essential
  • Relevant professional experience with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in media, photography, video production, or related field, or a substantial amount of professional experience without a degree.
  • Experience of making marketing video content, including social media.
  • Experience editing short-form video in a professional environment.
  • A minimum of five years experience using Premiere Pro, After Effects, Motion graphics and the Adobe Suite including Photoshop and colour correction.
  • An acute eye for detail.
  • A flexible, proactive, positive attitude. You will need to be well-organised and able to work with a high level of autonomy.
  • The ability to be a team player and work well with others, including editors, marketing executives, freelance contractors, content creators and graphic designers.

Desired 
  • An excellent command of written English and grammar.
  • Experience of working with stock footage libraries. 
  • Scriptwriting experience.


Personal competencies 

You will be: 
  • Highly creative and passionate about video editing and production.
  • Experience across the entire video creation process, equipment and technology.
  • Fastidious, yet creative, know how to prioritise.
  • Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
  • A keen and committed team player who is not afraid to ask questions and seeks help from and works well with others.
  • Understands that businesses have commercial considerations and that deadlines need to be met.
  • Hungry for success but also likes to have fun at work.
  • Adaptable, open-minded and committed to diversity and inclusion in all its forms.
 

What we can offer

  • Competitive salary (depending on the level of experience).
  • Training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role.
  • Autonomous responsibility in a team committed to ensuring each other’s success.
  • 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), with bank holidays on top.
  • Extra time off on your birthday.
  • Regular team and company social events.
  • Pension contribution.
  • 4 x death in service life assurance.
  • Access to an online private GP and counselling service.
  • Free access to Westfield Health and Rewards scheme.

You must have the right to work in the UK.
 
Please apply on this LINK by April 13th. Please upload a cover letter to explain how you think you can benefit our team. 
Notes

Please ensure you have a CV and a cover letter ready before starting the application process.
Please note that once you start your application, you won’t be able to save your progress and return to it later. Make sure you have everything ready before you begin.

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