Social Media Content Editor | 6 Month FTC

We are Wiser
At Wiser, we build employer brands that people believe in, inside and out. With strategy, creative, and early careers expertise in-house, we partner with brands to attract and keep the best talent in the market, for the long term. Our purpose, both in and out of our HQ, is to ‘change the way people think about work’, and that starts with making Wiser the best place to work possible for the team that we have here.

To find out more about Wiser and our culture, take a look at our website wearewiser.com

ROLE

This will be a 6 month contract in our London office.

Content is made in the editing room. We are looking for a talented Social Content Editor to join our Films team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

Based in our London office in Farringdon, you'll be primarily focused on editing short-form, social-first video content across a range of formats (16:9, 9:16, 1:1), supporting both organic and paid campaigns for our employer branding clients.

While your core skill set will be video editing, you’ll also be involved in the creative development and ideation process, helping to shape ideas for social-first content.

Motion design experience is a bonus, and there may be opportunities to support content capture on-site using iPhones or DSLRs - though camera skills are not a core requirement.

WHAT YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME DOING:

• Edit short-form video content tailored for social media (organic and paid) in multiple formats (16:9, 9:16, 1:1) based on platform needs.

• Crafting engaging narratives from interviews, event footage, behind-the-scenes content, and storytelling.

• Sourcing and syncing music, sound effects, and text overlays to maximise engagement.

• Experimenting with new editing techniques, formats, and trends to keep our clients content feeling fresh and native to each platform.

• Occasionally attend social shoots, supporting on-site filming with iPhones or DSLRs.

• Colour grading and sound mixing to deliver polished, professional output.

• Manage and deliver organised content assets, ready for internal and client reviews.

• Keeping an eye on emerging social media trends to inform creative decisions and stay ahead of the curve.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2–3 years of experience editing social-first content in a creative environment (agency, brand or freelance).

• Highly proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro (After Effects experience a bonus).

• Creative Thinking: Ability to contribute to social ideas and content strategies where relevant.

• Social Savvy: Strong understanding of social media platforms, formats, and latest trends.

• Attention to Detail: A sharp eye for storytelling, pacing, and brand consistency.

• Bonus Skills: Basic motion design and/or basic filming knowledge (iPhone/DSLR).

• Understanding of various file formats, color spaces and working with log/raw footage.

PURPLE PERKS: WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• A high performance company culture where you can work with a vast array of clients like King and Kraft Heinz, Comcast and KFC.

• Regular events and socials - from black tie in the Gherkin to sports day in the park, there’s something to suit everyone.

• Breakfast provided in our award-winning* HQ in Farringdon, central London (yep, our office won an interior design award).

• Amazing support from our Happiness team and Culture Council who keep our happiness and wellbeing at the top of the agenda.

• Kitted out with a full suite of Apple goodies and any additional tech you may need, with our very own in-house Apple Genius.

• An office environment and team dynamic that will bring the very best out of you to grow your experience levels.

• Additional wellness support in the form of our performance coach, therapy budget and vitality health insurance.
  

THE ROAD TO WISER...

1. Apply (Go on... do it)
2. Intro call with the Talent team
3. Video call with the hiring manager
4. Tour of the gaff & a task
5. Final with our COO

At Wiser, we’re committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels empowered to be themselves and inspired to excel. We know that true creativity and innovation thrive when diversity is celebrated and everyone is given equal access to opportunities. That’s why we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, or socioeconomic status.

We believe that everyone should feel comfortable and be able to back themselves in an inclusive environment where individuality is celebrated. We’re building a team as diverse as the brands we work with, and our aim is to change the way people think about work.

If you’re passionate about making meaningful moves in an environment that’s as inclusive as it is high-performing, we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to Wiser. Feel free to reach out to our Talent Team if you need any adjustments to make our hiring process more accessible.