Video is a key component of our integrated marketing services offer. The role will drive the development of our video capabilities in line with growing client and internal demand. Reporting to the Creative Director, the Video Editor will work with the wider Creative Services team in the UK, and collaborate with creative and video colleagues across the global network. About LEWIS The company is an integrated communications agency that has gone from start-up to multi-national in a little over two decades. The company now ranks in the top 40 agencies worldwide and has 24 offices. Its success is due to a combination of factors: talented people delivering award winning campaigns; expanding client relationships into new markets or services; making strategic acquisitions. The agency, its people and client campaigns have won many prestigious awards, including Cannes Lions, Holmes Report, ICCO, PRCA and European Excellence. Purpose of the roleThe Video editors main focus will be capturing and powerfully bringing to life strategic insights, brand messaging and proposition, creative ideas and concepts. The role will help the evolution of innovative storytelling at LEWIS.Editing will include brand videos, product videos, corporate videos, interviews, case studies, events and showreels. Animation will include kinetic typography, motion graphics, title animation, 2D animation/3D animation.  Creative thinking and skills, technical knowledge and strong organisational ability are important in this role.Dependent on client and new business needs, the Video Editor may also be involved with EMEA-led clients, as well as with network-wide assignments. Key responsibilities and tasksReview and recommend the range of services that should be offered, advising on equipment required, resources needed, rate card, etcEducate the account servicing teams on when and how to sell these services to clientsDevelop ideas for creative use of video and partner with account teams to pitch video work to clientsProvide guidance and recommend solutions on emerging video technologies, such as 360 video, virtual reality and augmented realityEdit internal videos for corporate updates, house marketing, recruitment, events, etcEdit client videos in accordance with project briefs and for new business pitchesSet up lighting and audio equipment for shootsHandle pre and post production editing (various formats); add 2D post production effects as requiredManage video projects from conception to delivery, including production timetables and costings; ensure workflow is logical and structured, delivering to deadlineBring a high level of quality control to ensure that everything that is produced under the LEWIS name is striking, creative and professionalInterview and recruit key hires as required, helping to resource from your networkOverall, be a collaborative, encouraging, supportive member of the UK team.About youYou will have experience in a video unit in a digital, marketing, brand or PR agency, producing a variety of videos on a range of topics. You are ever curious, passionate and constantly strive to produce exceptional work. You are driven to continue learning about your chosen field to enhance and expand the work that you can produce. Inherently collaborative, you engage your colleagues to achieve success for employees, clients and the business. High energy and dedicated, you are able to work at speed and deliver to tight deadlines. Experience of working in a fast-paced and changeable environment is essential. Additional requirementsUnderstanding of digital media techniques, videos, formats and compressionsAdobe Creative Cloud software including editing and animating in Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects is crucial; 3D animation and Cinema 4DExperience in filming various styles of video, producing animation and combining the twoProfessional editing experienceStrong written and verbal communication skillsExperience of working with a variety of internal and external stakeholdersAbility to work with a client (internal and external) to develop a concept and a script/storyboardAbility to source venues, talent and additional crew when appropriatePrepared to travel to client locations, conferences and events for filmingExcellent time management and organisational skills: proven track record of meeting deadlines and budgetsAbility to problem solve, project manage and multi-taskA passion for video that extends to researching and staying at the cutting edge of video/filming techniques and trends; connected within the creative communityIntegrity, humility, self-drive/initiative – and a sense of humour!This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the responsibilities for this role. Other responsibilities may be added from time to time.