Open Position: Junior Video Editor – Social Media & Reels

For Classic Driver's content unit in Milan, Italy, we’re looking for a full-time social-first Junior Video Editor who knows Instagram inside out, understands what makes a reel stand out, capture attention and go viral, and shares our passion for cars. You will join our production team immediately, working closely with our content team and social media managers to create fast-paced, high-impact videos for Classic Driver’s Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Shorts channels. 

The role 

Your job is to turn great automotive content into short, exciting videos that people actually want to watch, share and talk about. From cinematic supercar footage and behind-the-scenes moments to trending topics and breaking news, you will produce engaging reels on a daily basis. You will also take a creative lead in developing new social-first formats, experimenting with editing styles, visual hooks and storytelling techniques to help Classic Driver reach new audiences and grow its social media channels. The place of work is the Classic Driver Italia office in Milan.

Your responsibilities 

  • Social Media Editing: Produce fast-paced, engaging reels and short-form videos on a daily basis, using dynamic cuts, transitions, sound design, motion effects and creative storytelling to maximise reach and engagement. 

  • Viral Content & Performance: Understand what makes videos perform on Instagram, from attention-grabbing hooks and pacing to retention, rewatchability and shareability. Analyse performance and continuously improve your edits. 

  • Creative Format Development: Take the creative lead in developing fresh, impactful social media formats, experimenting with new trends, visual styles and storytelling approaches. 

  • Content Collaboration: Work closely with our editors, content team and social media managers to turn editorial ideas, automotive stories and trending topics into compelling short-form videos. 

  • Production Support: Support our editors and filmmakers during shoots, events, road trips and track sessions, identifying and capturing social-first moments and producing content while larger productions are still underway. 

  • Fast-Turnaround Content: React quickly to breaking news, trending topics and spontaneous opportunities, producing publication-ready videos at short notice. 

  • Visual Quality: Handle basic colour correction, graphics, captions and sound editing while maintaining Classic Driver’s premium visual identity. 

What we’re looking for 

  • You know Instagram car culture by heart. You understand the platform, its trends, algorithms and audiences, and you know what makes a reel successful. 

  • A genuine passion for cars and automotive culture is essential. You follow the automotive world, know what excites car enthusiasts and can translate that enthusiasm into compelling content. 

  • Proven experience editing high-performing reels, TikToks or YouTube Shorts, with a portfolio that demonstrates your creativity and understanding of social media. 

  • A strong sense of pacing, rhythm, music, sound design and visual storytelling, with the ability to grab attention in the first second. 

  • Proficiency in DaVinci Resolve and/or social-first editing tools such as CapCut or Instagram Edits. Experience with both is preferred. 

  • A creative, proactive mindset and the confidence to pitch new ideas, challenge existing formats and experiment with unconventional approaches. 

  • The ability to produce a high volume of quality content quickly, independently and under tight deadlines. 

  • Good written and spoken English, the working language of our team. 

  • Strong teamwork skills, curiosity and eagerness to learn. 

  • Flexibility to work occasional overtime and weekends on time-sensitive projects. 

Nice to have 

  • Experience with After Effects, motion graphics and animation. 

  • Familiarity with AI-powered tools for video editing, animation and content creation. 

The position is open immediately to candidates of any gender or nationality. The place of work is the Classic Driver Italia office in Milan.

How to apply 

Send your CV and a link to your portfolio, ideally including high-performing Instagram reels, TikToks or YouTube Shorts, [email protected].

We’re particularly interested in seeing videos that demonstrate your understanding of hooks, pacing, creative editing and social media performance. If possible, include examples with their view counts or engagement metrics. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.