Video Editor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa, +5 more countries.

📋 Description

• Edit and produce short-form advertisements and broader video content for social media platforms and landing pages.

• Report directly to the Head of Marketing.

• Create 8–12 short-form clips each week, lasting 30–60 seconds, for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn.

• Incorporate subtitles, enhance audio quality, and apply minimal additional finishing touches.

• Edit longer-form, sales-oriented Video Sales Letters (VSLs) for the website, including motion graphics as required.

• Generate 8–10 variations of Meta ads monthly, experimenting with hooks, calls to action (CTAs), and motion graphics derived from core assets.

• Extract 5–10 minute highlight clips from longer recordings on YouTube.

• Occasionally assist with podcast production, including creating trailers and full episodes.

• Focus on the agency’s own marketing funnel rather than client projects.

• Collaborate closely with the video content executive.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of video editing experience, preferably in the e-commerce sector.

• Proficient in Premiere Pro and After Effects.

• Keen understanding of short-form pacing, engaging hooks, and editing that drives conversions.

• Capability to independently identify valuable cuts from lengthy, raw footage.

• Comfortable working from timestamps with limited guidance.

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

• Dependable in meeting deadlines.

• Proactive in communication.

• Take full responsibility for both successes and mistakes.

• Possess an entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to see the broader perspective.

• Solution-oriented, adaptable, and proactive.

• Exceptional attention to detail coupled with strong problem-solving abilities.

• Capacity to foster long-term relationships.

• Ability to manage oneself and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• A valid portfolio or showreel showcasing expertise.

🏝️ Benefits

• Collaborate with some of the fastest-growing and most reputable direct-to-consumer e-commerce brands worldwide.

• Expand your skill set through diverse project opportunities.

• Access to ongoing learning opportunities.

• Regular mentoring from senior management.

• Make a direct impact on how the agency operates.