Video Editor

About us

You’ve probably heard of Autotrader, but do you know what we’re all about?  

We’re the UK’s leading automotive marketplace, a heritage brand, and a tech darling of the stock market. We bring together vehicle buyers and sellers to give them real choices. Cars may be what we're best known for but we’re also the place for pretty much everything else on wheels, from e-bikes to caravans. 

In the automotive world, change is a constant, that’s why we take our job of untangling the complex car-buying journey very seriously. 
 
At our core, we’re all about people. We go our own way while embracing diversity and celebrating our differences. We dedicate ourselves to the idea that we work better together. 

Autotrader is a beautiful, surprising and vibrant place to work. We might not be for everyone, but we could be perfect for you. 

About the job

We’re looking for a Video Editor to join our in-house Creative Studio team in Manchester. You’ll be part of a multi-talented team with skillsets including digital campaign creation, video and photography, as well as design, illustration, art direction, and copywriting.

As a Video Editor, you’ll have the opportunity to create and deliver a variety of engaging projects. From B2B marketing and employer branding campaigns to trade and PR events, product and technology-focused content, business communications and much more. You’ll create content across a range of platforms and channels for both internal and external audiences. 

We want someone who can bring footage to life. Someone who can elevate a story by crafting edits that are dynamic, purposeful and creatively unique. But more than just an editor, you’ll also be involved in the end-to-end creative process with autonomy to influence all creative aspects.

Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. You’ll work closely with teams across the business to conceptualise and deliver compelling video content from start to finish.

So, if you’re ready to grow, build on your editing foundations, and take creative ownership of content, this role is for you. With that in mind, we’ve created a showreel for you to check out to see the type of work you’d get involved in.

You might believe that a passion for cars is a requirement, but guess what? It’s not! At Autotrader, you’re welcome just as you are.

What we're looking for

• Solid foundation as a Video Editor, having produced a range of content across multiple channels
• Strong portfolio showcasing premium video editing skills, including colour grading and sound design
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and After Effects
• Proficiency in incorporating text, animations, and motion graphics
• Experience creating vertical video content for social media
• Desire to learn more skills within the creative production process.    
• Consistently reliable with excellent time management for meeting tight deadlines
• Impeccable attention to detail and a dedication to maintaining high-quality standards    
• Excellent communication skills for proactive stakeholder engagement.
• When applying, we'd love to see a portfolio of your work along with your CV. 

Benefits

We’re offering a salary of £29,000 – £35,000, plus an additional 10% of your salary awarded to you in shares each year. These awarded shares will become yours in yearly instalments over the next three years, and you can choose to either sell them or keep them as shares. 

You'll have 28 days holiday per year, and that's in addition to bank holidays and half day closures on Christmas and New Year's Eve.

That’s not all. You'll be enrolled in our pension scheme, where our standard contributions are 7% and employee contributions are 5%. We also have comprehensive private medical cover, enhanced family leave provisions, a car salary sacrifice scheme, share-save options, and much more. 

We always want to give you the support you need and help prioritise your wellbeing, that’s why we provide access to 24/7 online GP and dentist, as well as specialist support for assisted fertility, gender dysphoria, menopause, period care plans and lots more.  

On top of all that, our hybrid model, Connected Working, combines the best of both worlds – office and home working. You’ll have two fixed weekly office days for team collaboration and one more of your choice to suit your work-life balance.  

Additionally, we have our remote-first periods at set times during summer and winter. During these periods, you can work remotely anywhere in the UK and from certain locations abroad.

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