History Hit is seeking a Junior Editor to join our creative team and contribute to the editing and make-up of our engaging history podcasts alongside our Producers.
The role
Based in the heart of Shoreditch, we are an award winning digital content studio and media network who are currently on a quest to find a Junior Editor to join our team at History Hit. History Hit is the UK’s biggest digital history brand across podcasts, Video on Demand, social media and the web, with more than 100,000 subscribers to its TV and audio networks. Its podcast network, including Dan Snow’s History Hit, has millions of listens each month. Is this your next opportunity?
We are looking for a Junior Editor who is interested in editing audio, video and podcasts on our platforms. As part of our content creation efforts, a Junior Editor is generally responsible for editing music and audio on podcasts we feature.
The ideal candidate will be strongly familiar with software and digital tools such as SFX libraries for audio and video production, and will have a can-do attitude to learn more. For the right candidate, this can be a fantastic entry-level opportunity into the industry.
We realise potential in your story
We are Great Places to Work certified and dedicated to fostering employee growth and development in a sustainable manner.
Our flexible approach promotes work-life balance for our employees, while we strive to build a diverse and inclusive environment that values all voices together — Everyone is welcome.
How you'll spend your time
- Edit 4 to 5 podcast audio/video episodes a week with varying complexity, including SFX, music and archive for audio and video.
- Upload and monitor podcasts.
- Collaborate with the producers and talent to develop high-quality content and episode descriptions.
- Contribute to new ideas, formats, talent and pilot.
- Help with consistently elevating the sound and appearance of our podcasts.
- Preparation and research for podcasts where necessary.
- Creating show trails when needed.
- Follow guidance by the Video Editors and Producers on our team for collaborative efforts and joint projects for our platforms.
What you need to succeed
Skills matter, experience is useful, attitude is everything.
- Demonstrable enthusiasm for history.
- Awareness of how to use music and SFX libraries for audio and video production.
- A good understanding of Adobe Suite including Adobe Audition, Photoshop and Premiere Pro.
- Knowledge of AI tools for editing purposes.
- Experience in editing audio and video.
- Able to troubleshoot and find solutions for technical issues.
- Desire to learn and take on feedback.
- Excellent time keeping and ability to stick to deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including effective communication, active listening, motivation, and a positive, proactive attitude.
The perks of the job
Employee wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. We offer hybrid and flexible working patterns for all roles, mental health and wellbeing programmes, enhanced gender neutral parental leave, interest free financial support and a digital nomad policy that allows you to work from abroad two weeks a year. Plus all the usuals such as pension contributions, generous annual leave, weekly socials and office perks like free yoga and health treatments!
More about us
History Hit is part of Little Dot Studios, one of the world’s fastest growing next-generation media companies. Little Dot Studios’ digital history brands Timeline and Absolute History already generate more than 650,000 unique video views a day, with Timeline amassing 2m subscribers on YouTube alone.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce at all levels of Little Dot Studios, and to being a business and working environment that encourages and values all voices. Our employees are the foundation of Little Dot, and we're committed to ensuring everyone experiences Little Dot as an inclusive workplace.
About Little Dot Studios
We are an award-winning digital content studio and media network, specialising in building and connecting with audiences, delivering exceptional results and long lasting organic growth for world famous brands.
Founded in April 2013 and born for the digital entertainment era, we are made up of over 500 digital experts across UK, LA, Germany & APAC. We work with the world’s most recognised TV, sports and consumer brands, creating content for more than 700 digital channels globally and delivering over 9 billion organic views per month.
We also have the UK's 3rd largest streaming catalogue, running our own digital broadcast network of more than 80 distinct channels brands, operating across all major social video networks, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snap, as well as 8 FAST channels syndicated across the globe to OTT platforms such as Samsung TV Plus & Roku.
We exist to realise potential in premium content, audiences untapped, revenue undiscovered, innovative creative ideas, emerging industry talent, new digital platforms and our team of digital experts.
