Video Editor (YouTube)

OUR MISSION

To become the car-changing destination of choice. By combining technology, media and deep automotive expertise, we've turned how people buy, sell, advertise and lease cars on its head.

What started as a simple reviews site is now one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe. Last year alone we grew over 50% with nearly £3bn worth of cars bought on site, while £1.8bn of cars were listed for sale through our Sell My Car service.

In 2024 we went big and acquired Autovia - creators of AutoExpress and Evo magazines - doubling our audience overnight. Together we now have one of the biggest YouTube https://www.youtube.com/carwow channels in the world with almost 10m subscribers and over 1.1 billion annual views, while we sell 1.2 million print copies of our magazines and have an annual web content reach over 350million.

And we’re a long way from done!

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a highly skilled Video Editor to join the Carwow YouTube team, producing high-performance longform content for one of the world’s leading automotive channels.

This isn’t just an editing role. You’ll play a key part in shaping content that reaches millions of viewers each week, working across formats like drag races, car reviews, off-road challenges, and feature videos.

You should be fast, creative, and deeply tuned into what makes YouTube content perform.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• 3+ years professional editing experience (Premiere Pro & After Effects)
• Strong storytelling instincts and ability to edit for engagement and retention
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Experience working with YouTube content and/or automotive topics
• Confident communicator who can work autonomously and within a team
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
• A genuine interest in cars and automotive culture (essential)
• Edit 1-2 longform YouTube videos per week to a high professional standard
• Shape pacing, storytelling, and retention with a strong understanding of YouTube audiences
• Collaborate closely with the Lead Editor and Project Manager on workflow and deadlines
• Attend occasional shoots (approx. 1–2 per month) to support filming and camera operation
• Use YouTube analytics to continuously improve subsequent video performance
• Leverage AI tools to enhance production (motion graphics, assets, workflows)

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 3+ years professional editing experience (Premiere Pro & After Effects)
• Strong storytelling instincts and ability to edit for engagement and retention
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Experience working with YouTube content and/or automotive topics
• Confident communicator who can work autonomously and within a team
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
• A genuine interest in cars and automotive culture (essential)

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience in automotive or YouTube-first content
• Motion graphics and Photoshop skills
• Experience using AI tools in video workflows

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Competitive comp package
• 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 35 with length of service, plus extras for house moves, weddings and more!
• Employee-friendly share options
• Pension scheme via Royal London - up to 5% company contribution
• Vitality private healthcare insurance
• Life Assurance - 4x annual salary
• Monthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental wellbeing partner
• Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave, including up to 20 weeks' full pay maternity and shared parental leave, and 8 weeks' full partner pay, as well as fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies
• Bubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees for little ones
• 'Work from abroad for a month' annual scheme
• Generous learning and development budget
• £500/€550 home office budget

Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply for this position. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, so all our applicants are treated fairly and equally.