Freelance Social Media Editor (TikTok & Reels) - 20 Hrs/Month
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Position Overview & Specifications
*PLEASE READ FULLY BEFORE RESPONDING OTHERWISE YOUR APPLICATIONS WILL BE IMMEDIATELY REJECTED - YOU MUST SEND EXAMPLES OF WORK IN YOUR COVER LETTER*
- You MUST submit clear examples of your social media editing on TikTok AND IG Reels when sending in your cover letter. Failure to do this will result in your application being immediately rejected as we have no way of seeing your work.
Job Description
We are looking for someone with solid experience in editing videos on TikTok and IG Reels. This person should have proven examples of content that is engaging and should submit examples to content live on the platforms when putting themselves forward for this role.
The editor will be given footage and be responsible for clipping it up into engaging content.
Content includes:
1) Highlighting the best moments from a weekly TV slot that focuses on tasting wine, spirits and cocktails live on TV. We'd like to have the best moments of each week in the form of a couple of video clips that will be highly engaging over TikTok and IG Reels.
TV Show Footage Example: Starts from 2 hours 35 minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBW1ZOahcN4
2) Editing DIY Cocktail videos created by a TV Presenter.
3) Editing videos where a TV presenter talks about Tourette syndrome and other neurodiversity topics.
We would like to have a minimum of 7-10 clips created each week. We have access to Envato Elements which the editor can use for music purposes or to pull various video clips.
Please be ready to provide a variety of clips you have created before that have proven engagement on TikTok and IG Reels. Candidates without examples of this will not be considered.
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Part-time hours: 5-7 per week
Salary: £13.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Application question(s):
- Please provide clear LINKS to your work across TIKTOK and IG REELS. Any applications that do not have links to their work will be immediately rejected. When applying for this job you are confirming you have solid experience with TikTok and IG Reel creation and editing. We expect to see links to these examples within this section of the application.
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Social media marketing: 1 year (required)
- Video editing: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Freelance Social Media Editor (TikTok & Reels) - 20 Hrs/Month roles across Sypped's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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