Job Description
Are you ready to join a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact on communities and the environment? a-r-c-s is a B Corp-certified creative placemaking consultancy and platform organisation. We build and operate Kiosk.World, a platform connecting independent businesses with curated mixed use spaces, as well as producing Kiosk Magazine. We are now seeking a Studio Manager & In-House Editor to manage our new edit suite, Meanwhile, Forever, and contribute to how a-r-c-s and Kiosk.World look and feel online. We believe that business can be a force for good, and we are committed to creating better places for people and the planet. If you're passionate about building inclusive and sustainable communities, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference.
Your role
The role has two equally important functions.
Studio Management - Meanwhile, Forever You will be responsible for managing the edit suite client experience from booking to completion. You will manage inbound enquiries, confirm bookings, manage the studio calendar and be present to welcome clients, orientate them in the space and ensure everything runs exactly as it should.
In-House Editing - a-r-c-s & Kiosk.World Working closely with our Digital Content Creator, you will be a core part of the content pipeline - from content planning through to finished, posted video. You will take raw footage from across our projects and edit it into engaging content, while shaping how a-r-c-s and Kiosk.World look and feel online.
What You Will Be Doing
Studio Operations:
• Field enquiries and manage the studio booking calendar via Acuity
• Support with outreach activity to attract new clients to the studio
• Welcome clients, conduct studio orientations and ensure a consistently excellent experience
• Maintain the studio to an exceptional standard - cleanliness, equipment readiness and professional presentation
• Conduct regular checks and flag any maintenance or kit issues promptly
• Develop and uphold operational policies and processes for the studio
• Manage enquiries and bookings for the Soho head office events space “Kiosk Soho”
• Provide operational support to the wider Soho head office as required
Post-Production & Content:
• Edit footage from a-r-c-s and Kiosk.World projects into high-quality finished videos for Instagram, TikTok and other channels
• Work collaboratively with the Digital Content Creator across the full content pipeline: ideation, content gathering, editing and posting
• Apply colour grading and deliver polished, platform-ready edits
• Produce basic motion graphics - titles, lower thirds, moving text - using your preferred toolset
• Support the wider a-r-c-s team with images and visuals for proposals
• Cut same-day turnaround content when needed, without compromising on quality
• Maintain and organise content assets within our Google Drive-based content management system
• Bring ideas to the table - on format, framing, trends and storytelling
Social & Strategy:
• Stay actively engaged with social media trends, particularly on Instagram and TikTok, and apply that knowledge to our content
• Understand platform algorithms and best practices well enough to post confidently and independently when needed
• Support broader digital strategy discussions internally as a trusted creative voice
What skills & experience you’ll bring to us:
Essential
• Proficiency in a professional video editing suite - Premiere Pro preferred
• Confident Canva and basic colour-grading skills
• Solid understanding of short-form, story and long-form video formats and how they differ
• Basic motion graphics competency (titles, text animation, lower thirds)
• Familiarity with Instagram and TikTok algorithms, trends and best practices
• Organised, adaptable and comfortable working within a shared content management system
• Comfortable with same-day edits and flexible enough to respond to live content moments
• Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Relationship Management: Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders
• A collaborative spirit - happy to work closely with a small, close-knit team
• Confident enough to bring ideas and take creative initiative
Desirable
• An interest in cinema and moving image beyond social content
• Experience managing a creative space, studio or similar venue
• Familiarity with Acuity or comparable booking software
• Experience in content creation as well as editing
Location & commitments
• Permanent, full-time role including some evening and weekend working
• Based in Soho Office above the Meanwhile, Forever studio on D’Arblay Street in Soho
How to apply
How to Apply
Please send a CV, a short cover note telling us why this role is for you, and a showreel or link to recent editing work, using the link below. We are more interested in the quality and range of your edits than the size of the accounts you have worked on.
Applied Research Creative Studio (a-r-c-s) is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued. We believe that diversity of thought, and experience leads to innovation and creativity, and we are always looking for talented individuals from all backgrounds to join our team.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we work with. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees.