Media Editor

JOB SUMMARY:

Media Editor and Content Creator

Location: Wickford, Essex

Reports to: CEO

Contract: Full time

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Flexible working hours between 8am and 5pm)

Salary: £24,000 to £28,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Additional Benefits:

• Company annual bonus depending on performance
• Company pension plan
• Industry discounts
• Travel, hotel and food expenses covered at national events
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly expanding company

ABOUT US:

Siege Studios is the wargaming industry's leading premium commission miniature painting studio. Based in Wickford, Essex, Siege Studios began in a flat above a chemist and over 13 years has grown to include more than 70 painters and a full office team. Siege Studios is a household name within the wargaming industry and is recognised as a benchmark for professionalism, client experience and commercial miniature painting quality.

We offer our clients a bespoke and friendly service from start to finish with the highest level of professionalism. Siege Studios helps clients bring their creative ideas for wargaming miniatures to life through unrivalled service, excellent communication and dedication to each project.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Media Editor and Content Creator to join our Media Department and assist in the creation of marketing assets, video content, podcast content and miniature photography.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a skilled Media Editor and Content Creator to deliver professional, polished photo, video and audio content for Siege Studios' platforms and clients. You will edit YouTube videos, Shorts, Reels, podcasts, client photo media and promotional materials while maintaining consistent quality, pacing and branding.

You will work within the Media Department to bring the creative world of miniature painting to life through exceptional video and photo production across social media platforms, blogs, websites and other outlets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Edit long and short form video content for YouTube and social media
• Edit and mix podcast episodes, ensuring clean audio and professional delivery
• Create thumbnails, short clips and highlight reels for multiple platforms
• Maintain a consistent visual style and quality across all content
• Work collaboratively on shoot planning, storyboarding and scheduling
• Archive and manage digital assets efficiently
• Undertake other ad hoc office duties as required

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Practical knowledge of miniature painting
• Expertise in DaVinci Resolve
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Canva and Adobe Lightroom
• Experience with photo colour grading
• Experience using Canon and Sony cameras
• Strong sense of storytelling, pacing and visual flow
• Organised workflow and asset management skills

PREFERRED SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE:

• Motion graphics and After Effects knowledge
• Miniature photography experience
• Comfortable being on camera at events or in the studio
• Experience with audio production
• Familiarity with hobby related media content or miniature painting and tabletop gaming culture

If you are passionate about media content creation, have the required experience and are looking to grow your career in a fast paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount

Application question(s):

• How many years of Davinci Resolve experience do you have?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Digital design: 2 years (required)
• Adobe Photoshop: 2 years (required)
• Adobe InDesign: 2 years (required)
• Adobe Lightroom: 2 years (required)
• Office: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person