Lead Editor
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Lead Editor
Location: London (Hybrid)
Job Description
About Wonder Studios
Wonder Studios is an AI-native creative production studio based in London. We work with global brands, broadcasters, film producers and music artists: building campaigns, content and IP using cutting-edge AI tools alongside traditional craft. We move fast, make ambitious work, and are building a team that does both with equal confidence.
The Role
We're looking for a Lead Editor to join our Production team. This is a hands-on, high-output role. You'll be the person who makes things happen across client projects, social content, pitch materials and internal assets. You'll be senior enough to lead a small team of editors, and fast enough to turn a brief around the same day when needed. We want someone who comes from a commercial, social or music video experience of cutting, ideally with experience with AE for a well rounded approach to post.
We're looking for someone who thinks in terms of output, craft and throughput, and who takes pride in both the quality of the work and the speed at which it gets made.
What You'll Do
Editing & Content
Lead editor across client deliverables, social content, pitch videos and internal projects
Create fast-turnaround social assets and brand content often working across multiple briefs simultaneously
Use After Effects for motion graphics, compositing, titles and visual polish
Collaborate with Creative Directors and producers to understand briefs and deliver to time
Team Leadership
Day-to-day management of the junior editor and freelance editors as the team grows
Build and maintain a small editors pod; delegating briefs, reviewing cuts, maintaining quality
Work with Production to plan edit schedules, flag capacity issues and manage turnaround expectations
Cross-functional
Support pitch production: quick-turn concept videos, demo reels, deck animations
Collaborate with AI artists and creative technologists: you don't need to be an AI specialist but you should be curious and adaptable
What We're Looking For
Essential
4+ years of editing experience in a commercial, agency or production environment
After Effects skills: motion graphics, compositing, text animation, visual effects
Fast output mindset: comfortable with high volume without losing quality
Organised self-starter: can manage multiple briefs, set your own priorities and deliver without being chased
Senior enough to give direction and manage junior editors effectively
Strong communication: proactive, clear, reliable
Desirable
Familiarity with AI creative tools (Runway, Kling, Luma, Midjourney, or similar)
Experience editing social-first content Reels, TikTok, YouTube formats
Ability to shoot on a camera (helpful but not a deciding factor)
Experience in a fast-paced creative studio or production company environment
Who Thrives Here
People who care about the quality of the frame and the quality of the process equally
Fast movers who don't use speed as an excuse for sloppiness
People who are honest when something isn't working and proactive about fixing it
Curious minds: AI is changing how we make things and we want people who find that exciting, not threatening