Video Editor Jobs – Freelance & Permanent
Frame 25 recruits video editors for broadcasters, post-production houses, production companies and in-house content teams across London and the UK. We place freelance editors on short-term bookings and permanent editors in staff roles, from edit assistants and junior editors taking their first step to senior craft editors cutting primetime TV.
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Freelance video editor jobs
Most editing work in broadcast and post-production is freelance. Editors are booked by the day or week for a series, a commercial, a promo or a live event, often at short notice. If you're freelance, Frame 25 makes the admin easy: we pay our freelancers directly, so you don't have to chase production companies for invoices. We're always looking for experienced, reliable editors to add to our roster.
Permanent video editor jobs
Staff editor roles come up at broadcasters, post houses, agencies and brands with in-house video teams. Permanent roles suit editors who want a steady pipeline of work, training on new kit and a clear route to senior and head-of-post positions.
Video editor jobs in London
London is still the centre of UK broadcast and post-production. Soho, west London and the big broadcaster hubs account for most editing roles, and many of the freelance and permanent positions we recruit for are London-based. We also place editors in Manchester/MediaCityUK, our second-biggest area, and in Bristol, along with other UK production centres.
Remote and hybrid editing jobs
Remote editing is now common, especially for offline work, online content and corporate video. Many productions use a hybrid model: offline editing from home, then online, grading and review sessions in a facility. When a role can be remote or hybrid, we say so in the job listing.
Typical video editor rates and salaries
Typical London ranges, based on Frame 25's own placements:
| Role | Freelance day rate | Permanent salary |
|---|---|---|
| Edit Assistant | £150–£250 | £22k–£30k |
| Offline / Assembly Editor | £250–£400 | £30k–£45k |
| Online Editor | £300–£475 | £35k–£50k |
| Senior / Craft Editor | £400–£650 | £45k–£70k |
Rates vary with genre, credits and experience, as well as the kit you know and whether the booking is for broadcast or online content.
Types of video editing jobs
Edit Assistant
The most common way into the edit suite, and where most junior video editor jobs start. Edit assistants ingest and organise rushes, sync sound, log material and prepare projects so the editor can work quickly. Many also do assembly or basic cutting, which is the best way to build towards an editor credit.
Assembly Editor
Assembly editors make a first pass through the material, building scenes or sequences from the script or paper edit before the offline editor shapes the story. It's common on factual and documentary series.
Offline Editor
The creative role. Offline editors work with the director and producer to choose shots, build the story and set the pace and tone of the programme.
Online Editor
The technical finish. Online editors conform the offline edit at full quality, fix problem footage, add titles and graphics, and deliver the programme to broadcast specification. On smaller productions, one editor may handle both offline and online.
Colourist
Colourists grade the finished picture for a consistent look and mood. Many come from an online editing background and specialise in DaVinci Resolve or Baselight.
What software do video editors need?
Broadcast and post-production editors are usually expected to know one or more of:
- Avid Media Composer: still the standard for long-form TV and drama
- Adobe Premiere Pro: widely used for factual, promos, online and corporate work, often alongside After Effects
- DaVinci Resolve: increasingly used for editing as well as grading
- Final Cut Pro: common in online content and some factual teams
Read more in our guide to Adobe for broadcast.
How to get a video editing job
- Build a showreel of your best 1–2 minutes, tailored to the genre you want to work in.
- Start as an edit assistant or runner at a post house. It's still the most reliable route in.
- Learn the industry-standard kit, especially Avid for broadcast TV.
- Register with a specialist recruiter, because many editing jobs are filled before they're ever advertised.
For more advice from working editors, read Creative Media Jobs and How to Get One.
Video editor jobs: FAQs
Are most video editor jobs freelance?
Yes. In UK broadcast and post-production, most editing work is freelance, booked by the day, week or series. Permanent roles exist at broadcasters, post houses and brands with in-house teams.
Can I get a junior video editor job with no experience?
Usually not straight into an editor role, but junior positions such as edit assistant and runner are open to new entrants who can show a basic showreel and know the main software.
Can video editors work remotely?
Often, yes, especially for offline and online-content work. Many broadcast productions use a hybrid of remote offline and in-facility finishing.
Where are most video editor jobs in the UK?
London, particularly Soho and west London, followed by Manchester/MediaCityUK and Bristol.
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