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Edit Assistant, YouTube
On-site in Multiple·Added 13 days ago (last checked 6 Nov)
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Multiple
- Closing date
- Apply by Tuesday 17 November
Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Experience using Adobe Premiere Pro and other Adobe Creative Suite applications.
- Good understanding of video editing principles, storytelling and pacing.
- Interest in YouTube, digital content and audience behaviours.
- Ability to follow established workflows, processes and creative guidelines.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Interest in emerging editing technologies and AI-powered creative tools.
- Positive attitude and enthusiasm for digital media and entertainment.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
There are a million reasons why it’s great to work at Channel 4, here are just a few of the perks for you;
- Private medical insurance
- Free Virtual GP access for employees
- Free Female Health hormone test each year
- Free Tastecard membership
- Access to financial wellbeing resources
- Discounted Gym memberships
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Holiday Purchase
The role
Job Title: Edit Assistant (YouTube)
Reports to: Senior YouTube Manager
Department: 4Studio
Team: Social and Platforms
Location: Leeds/London/Manchester
Status: Permanent
Level: P3
As an Edit Assistant (YouTube), you will support the creation and delivery of YouTube content across the 4Studio portfolio.
Working closely with Assistant Producer Editors, Channel Executives and the wider YouTube team, you will help create engaging content designed specifically for YouTube audiences. This will primarily involve producing compilations, cutdowns and other repurposed content from Channel 4 programming across a range of genres.
You will develop a strong understanding of YouTube audiences, digital video editing and platform best practice, supporting the delivery of high-quality content that helps maximise audience engagement, watch time and revenue performance.
What you'll do
- Support the editing and delivery of YouTube content across multiple channels and genres.
- Create compilations, cutdowns and other repurposed content from existing Channel 4 programming.
- Work closely with Assistant Producer Editors and Channel Executives to deliver content in line with channel priorities and publishing schedules.
- Ensure edits meet agreed creative, editorial and technical standards.
- Prepare and organise project assets, files and media for ongoing productions.
- Support the delivery of content within agreed deadlines and production schedules.
- Apply YouTube best practice and audience insights to improve the effectiveness of content.
- Assist with quality control checks to ensure accuracy and consistency across all delivered content.
- Contribute ideas for content treatments, storytelling approaches and edit improvements.
- Stay up to date with YouTube trends, audience behaviours and editing techniques.
- Support the wider YouTube team on production and operational tasks as required.
- Help maintain efficient editing workflows and asset management processes.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
- Experience creating content for social, digital or online platforms would be advantageous.
- Willingness to learn and develop editing expertise within a fast-paced digital environment.
SUCCESS MEASURES / KPIs
- Deliver agreed volumes of YouTube edits across a range of channels and content genres.
- Ensure content is delivered on time and to agreed quality standards.
- Successfully support the creation of compilations, cutdowns and other YouTube-first content formats.
- Demonstrate continual improvement in editing capability and technical expertise.
- Apply audience and performance insights to improve content effectiveness.
- Contribute to audience engagement, watch time and monetisable minutes across the YouTube portfolio.
- Support the efficient operation of the wider YouTube production and publishing team.
About Channel 4
- Industry
- Television and broadcasting
In their own words
About the company & team
4Studio sits at the heart of Channel 4's continued evolution as a multi-platform broadcaster. An end-to-end studio built for social and digital platforms, reaching audiences wherever they are and driving commercial outcomes through content people love. By creating social formats, amplifying reach, growing fandoms and building revenue, the department operates as a holistic digital business within the Audience & Marketing function.
Audience & Marketing exists to unlock creative and commercial value through a unified audience strategy, translating insight into faster, measurable growth for Channel 4. Bringing together Audience Insight, Product & Performance, Marketing & Communications, and Creative & Social, the department drives audience growth, engagement and retention through a joined-up approach to understanding, reaching and serving audiences.