Wood Mackenzie - Video Editor and Motion Designer

Video Editor is needed in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Client: Wood Mackenzie

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Contract: Full-time, Full-time, Full-time

Job Description

Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables, energy, and natural resources industries, providing reliable insights to lead the transition to a sustainable future. With a team of over 2,400 experts across 30 global locations, we empower customers’ decisions through real-time analytics, consultancy, and thought leadership. Our Creative team is focused on delivering a trusted visual brand through digital, print, and video assets. We partner with teams worldwide to drive revenue generation through marketing campaigns, e-commerce, and events.

The role involves a passion for video and storytelling, shaping edits, and designing engaging motion graphics. You will work within the marketing department of a global leader in the energy sector, editing various video projects, storyboarding, and implementing brand guidelines while collaborating with stakeholders. The position is focused on short-form content within a B2B environment, offering the opportunity to be an ambassador of the brand and contribute to the new brand identity.

Requirements

You will have:

• Experience in video editing and animation within a similar role
• A degree or equivalent in art/video/digital design
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A compelling showreel showcasing your expertise
• A cover letter explaining your suitability for the role
• Experience editing short-form content (interviews, webinars, social media teasers, product promos)
• Experience in 2D animation and motion graphics
• Solid understanding of graphic design, composition, and typography
• Highly skilled in Apple’s FCPX ecosystem and/or Adobe’s Creative Suite
• Sound judgment in music sourcing for projects
• Experience in transcribing videos and adding captions
• Interest in digital technologies and trends in video post-production

Desirables:

• Experience with DSLR cameras, audio, and lighting equipment
• Experience working with freelancers for video shoots
• Interest in or experience using 3D animation software (Cinema 4D)

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting the best people regardless of race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We support applicants with physical or mental disabilities during the hiring process.