Job Description
ASSISTANT VIDEO EDITOR (SVOD)
Based in the heart of Shoreditch, we are an award winning digital content studio and media network who are currently on a quest to find a
Assistant Video Editor
to join our team at History Hit. History Hit is the UK’s biggest digital history brand across podcasts, Video on Demand, social media and the web, with more than 100,000 subscribers to its TV and audio networks. Its podcast network, including Dan Snow’s History Hit, has millions of listens each month. Is this your next opportunity?
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the delivery of world-class historical content. Reporting to the Senior Video Editor and SVOD Editors, you will assist in the post-production process, ensuring smooth workflows and timely delivery of projects for our SVOD platform.
HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME
Ingest, organise, and manage raw footage and project files across multiple productions.
Prepare projects for editors, including syncing audio, creating proxies, and assembling timelines.
Conduct basic edits and assemble rough cuts as needed.
Liaise with production teams to gather assets, manage file transfers, and track deliverables.
Ensure adherence to technical specifications, including frame rates, codecs, and resolution standards.
Coordinate with the Senior Video Editor, SVOD Editors, and other stakeholders to troubleshoot technical issues.
Maintain and manage media storage systems, ensuring proper file organisation and backups.
Prepare final deliverables, including exports, subtitle files, and trailers, for upload to the SVOD platform.
Collaborate with our artwork designers, subtitle creators, and other external contributors to ensure smooth project workflows.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Passion for history and storytelling is a big bonus.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Media Encoder.
Strong understanding of post-production workflows, including file management and editing pipelines.
Familiarity with online video platforms and file delivery systems (e.g., Vimeo, Frame.io, Aspera).
Excellent organisational and multitasking skills with a keen eye for detail.
Basic knowledge of colour grading, sound mixing, and motion graphics is a plus.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
THE PERKS OF THE JOB
Employee wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. We offer hybrid and flexible working patterns for all roles, mental health and wellbeing programmes, enhanced gender neutral parental leave, interest free financial support and a digital nomad policy that allows you to work from abroad two weeks a year. Plus all the usuals such as pension contributions, generous annual leave, weekly socials and office perks like free yoga and health treatments!
MORE ABOUT US
History Hit is part of Little Dot Studios, one of the world’s fastest growing next-generation media companies. Little Dot Studios’ digital history brands Timeline and Absolute History already generate more than 650,000 unique video views a day, with Timeline amassing 2m subscribers on YouTube alone.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce at all levels of Little Dot Studios, and to being a business and working environment that encourages and values all voices. Our employees are the foundation of Little Dot, and we're committed to ensuring everyone experiences Little Dot as an inclusive workplace.
Learn more about us, our values and our commitments please visit our website
www.littledotstudios.com
for more information.
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Based in the heart of Shoreditch, we are an award winning digital content studio and media network who are currently on a quest to find a
Assistant Video Editor
to join our team at History Hit. History Hit is the UK’s biggest digital history brand across podcasts, Video on Demand, social media and the web, with more than 100,000 subscribers to its TV and audio networks. Its podcast network, including Dan Snow’s History Hit, has millions of listens each month. Is this your next opportunity?
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the delivery of world-class historical content. Reporting to the Senior Video Editor and SVOD Editors, you will assist in the post-production process, ensuring smooth workflows and timely delivery of projects for our SVOD platform.
HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME
Ingest, organise, and manage raw footage and project files across multiple productions.
Prepare projects for editors, including syncing audio, creating proxies, and assembling timelines.
Conduct basic edits and assemble rough cuts as needed.
Liaise with production teams to gather assets, manage file transfers, and track deliverables.
Ensure adherence to technical specifications, including frame rates, codecs, and resolution standards.
Coordinate with the Senior Video Editor, SVOD Editors, and other stakeholders to troubleshoot technical issues.
Maintain and manage media storage systems, ensuring proper file organisation and backups.
Prepare final deliverables, including exports, subtitle files, and trailers, for upload to the SVOD platform.
Collaborate with our artwork designers, subtitle creators, and other external contributors to ensure smooth project workflows.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Passion for history and storytelling is a big bonus.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Media Encoder.
Strong understanding of post-production workflows, including file management and editing pipelines.
Familiarity with online video platforms and file delivery systems (e.g., Vimeo, Frame.io, Aspera).
Excellent organisational and multitasking skills with a keen eye for detail.
Basic knowledge of colour grading, sound mixing, and motion graphics is a plus.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
THE PERKS OF THE JOB
Employee wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. We offer hybrid and flexible working patterns for all roles, mental health and wellbeing programmes, enhanced gender neutral parental leave, interest free financial support and a digital nomad policy that allows you to work from abroad two weeks a year. Plus all the usuals such as pension contributions, generous annual leave, weekly socials and office perks like free yoga and health treatments!
MORE ABOUT US
History Hit is part of Little Dot Studios, one of the world’s fastest growing next-generation media companies. Little Dot Studios’ digital history brands Timeline and Absolute History already generate more than 650,000 unique video views a day, with Timeline amassing 2m subscribers on YouTube alone.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce at all levels of Little Dot Studios, and to being a business and working environment that encourages and values all voices. Our employees are the foundation of Little Dot, and we're committed to ensuring everyone experiences Little Dot as an inclusive workplace.
Learn more about us, our values and our commitments please visit our website
www.littledotstudios.com
for more information.
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The ASSISTANT VIDEO EDITOR History Hit · Shoreditch, London · Hybrid Remote position is now open for candidates interested in the Video Editor Jobs sector. This role in Greater London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Video Editor Jobs is a plus.