The Walt Disney Company is hiring a Senior Social Video Editor for ESPN UK. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for crafting standout social content and mentoring a team. Your focus will be on maximizing use of our UEFA Women’s Champions League and LaLiga rights, and developing innovative new video formats ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What You'll Do
- Lead and mentor a small team of video editors, ensuring creative excellence and consistency across all social video output.
- Edit and produce short- and long-form videos optimized for each platform (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook, etc.).
- Maximise and creatively leverage media rights from the UEFA Women’s Champions League and LaLiga to drive reach, engagement and brand growth.
- Conceptualise and launch new social-first formats ahead of the World Cup 2026, focused on fan engagement and shareability.
- Collaborate with wider content teams to align on editorial direction and share audience insights.
- Analyse performance data to continuously refine creative approaches and increase video views and engagement.
- Stay ahead of social trends, platform updates and new video tools to keep our content innovative and relevant.
- Supervise the content produced by teams in other regions, with a focus on match night production.
- Work closely with Disney+, partners, and agencies to help drive awareness for the direct-to-consumer product.
- Develop and implement social media strategies to grow our audience and engagement.
- Ensure content is aligned with the brand's goals and resonates with each platform’s audience.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of professional experience in social video editing and creative production, including leadership experience.
- Proven track record of creating social media videos that drive growth, engagement, and audience retention.
- Expert in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, with strong motion design and storytelling skills.
- Deep understanding of football culture and the dynamics of sports content across global audiences.
- Experience leading creative teams, giving feedback, and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong understanding of platform-specific storytelling and trends across major social networks.
- Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills.
- Creative mindset with a strong visual sense and attention to detail.
- Proven experience leveraging live rights to drive engagement and grow audiences.
- Ability to thrive under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical skills, with experience using performance tools to inform decision-making.
Technical Stack
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- After Effects
Team & Environment
You will lead a small team of video editors.
Benefits & Compensation
- 25 days annual leave
- Private medical insurance & dental care
- Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
- Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
- Excellent parental and guardian leave
- Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role based at our Hammersmith, London office.
The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
