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Video EditorBrick Lane, London | Full-time | Salary: 30-35k | Start: October - November 2026Join Toy SoldierToy Soldier is a fast-growing creative production company based in the heart of Brick Lane, London.We produce commercials, brand films, documentaries, podcasts, event films and social content for clients ranging from celebrated brands such as Deliveroo, Fever-Tree, Warner Bros., Peroni, and Asahi to leading investment firms including J O Hambro Capital Management, Gemcorp, First Sentier Group, and RBC.We're a small team of five with ambitious plans for the future. Everyone has genuine ownership over their work, and every project receives the same level of care, creativity and attention to detail.We’re now looking for a talented Video Editor to join our team, take ownership of edits and develop with us as we grow.The RoleWe’re looking for a talented Video Editor with a strong creative eye, pride in their work and a desire to keep developing.You’ll edit a varied mix of branded films, documentaries, podcasts, event films and social content, taking projects from first assembly through to final delivery. Some edits will give you space to shape the story and explore creative ideas; others will call for thoughtful, accurate execution of a clear brief.As part of our team of five, you’ll have genuine ownership of your edits, working closely with our directors and producers for creative direction and feedback. We value someone who brings ideas, takes initiative and responds positively to feedback.You'll work closely with our directors and producers throughout the post-production process, helping deliver consistently high-quality work across a diverse range of clients and industries.There’s room for the role to grow with you, with opportunities to take on more ambitious projects, develop your skills and play an increasingly important part in a fast-growing company.

ResponsibilitiesLead the editing of projects from ingest through to final delivery
Edit across a wide variety of content including commercials, brand films, documentaries, podcasts, events and social media
Colour grade to a strong standard in DaVinci Resolve
Mix and polish audio for final delivery
Create titles and basic motion graphics where appropriate
Manage project organisation, media, exports and delivery
Work efficiently across multiple projects and deadlines
Contribute creative ideas where appropriate while executing briefs accurately
Communicate professionally with producers, and directors.
Active involvement in client feedback alongside our team when needed.
About YouYou have a portfolio that demonstrates a strong sense of pacing, music and visual storytelling. You’re proficient in DaVinci Resolve and have a strong grounding in colour correction, grading and audio editing, with an appetite to develop those skills further.You’re hardworking, enjoy working independently, take ownership of your edits, quick to flag issues and welcomes feedback.You'll have excellent attention to detail, communicate well with both colleagues and clients, and remain calm under pressure when deadlines are tight.Most importantly, you'll care about quality - whether you're crafting a flagship brand film or delivering multiple social edits from an approved brief.Essential Skills & Experience2+ years professional editing experience
Proficient in DaVinci Resolve (essential)
Good colour grading skills
Excellent understanding of post-production workflows
Confident audio editing, sound design and mixing
Strong project organisation and media management
Excellent understanding of codecs, exports and delivery specifications
Good understanding of platform-specific content
Ability to manage multiple edits simultaneously
Strong technical problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Strong creative judgement around pacing, music and visual storytelling
Reliable, proactive and able to work independently
DesirableProficient with Adobe After Effects
Experience in Adobe Photoshop
Motion graphics experience

Why Join Toy Soldier?As a small team, everyone has genuine ownership over the work they produce.You won't be one of dozens of editors passing projects down a production line. You'll be trusted with high-profile client work from day one and have a real influence on the quality and direction of our output.

We're building a company that values creativity, technical excellence and collaboration in equal measure, and we're looking for someone who wants to grow with us over the coming years, and develop into a key creative role within the company.Salary & LocationFull-time
Office-based, Brick Lane, London
£30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience and skills
Start date: October - November 2026

To Apply

Please send us:Your CV
A showreel or portfolio showcasing your best work
A short introduction telling us a little about yourself and why you'd like to join Toy Soldier

We're far more interested in the quality of your work than the length of your CV, so if you're proud of what you've made, we'd love to hear from you.

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