Video Editor, Social Media Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kenya.

📋 Description

• Edit both short-form and long-form video content to meet high standards — ensuring clean cuts, strong pacing, and polished delivery consistently.

• Primarily utilize Adobe Premiere Pro and/or Final Cut Pro — proficiency in at least one is essential, while knowledge of both is a significant advantage.

• Implement color grading, audio balancing, transitions, motion graphics, and visual effects as necessary.

• Edit content tailored for various platforms including Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

• Ensure a consistent brand look and feel across all video outputs.

• Efficiently incorporate feedback and quickly turn around revisions without compromising quality.

• Organize and manage raw footage, project files, and assets within a clean, easily retrievable file structure.

• Create precise, well-timed, and visually appealing captions and subtitles for all video content.

• Style captions to align with brand aesthetics — considering font, size, placement, color, and animation.

• Distinguish between captions that enhance accessibility and those that boost engagement — delivering both effectively.

• Edit and refine auto-generated captions to guarantee accuracy and readability.

• Write and format social media post captions that complement the video and encourage action.

• Manage content scheduling across social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

• Utilize scheduling tools such as Later, Buffer, Hootsuite, or Meta Business Suite to ensure timely content publication.

• Maintain a content calendar and collaborate with the team to ensure consistent, on-brand posting.

• Format and adjust video content to meet platform-specific dimensions, aspect ratios, and length requirements.

• Monitor post performance and provide basic analytics reports regarding reach, engagement, and views.

• Stay updated on platform algorithm changes, trending formats, and best practices for each channel.

• Collaborate closely with the creative team to understand content goals and fulfill the vision.

• Offer insights on content formats, trends, and ideas that could resonate well on social media.

• Identify when raw footage requires reshoots or additional assets to meet quality standards.

• Manage multiple projects concurrently and consistently meet deadlines.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong, demonstrable video editing skills — a portfolio or reel is necessary for consideration.

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and/or Final Cut Pro.

• Excellent captioning skills — encompassing both technical (timing, accuracy) and creative (style, engagement) aspects.

• Experience in managing social media scheduling for a brand, creator, or business.

• Understanding of content formats and best practices across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

• A keen eye for detail — you recognize when a cut is off by half a second or a caption is misaligned.

• Reliable high-speed internet and an effective editing setup to manage video files remotely.

• Exceptional time management skills with the ability to deliver quality work within deadlines.

• Proficiency in both Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro.

• Experience with Adobe After Effects or motion graphics for title cards, transitions, and animations.

• Familiarity with DaVinci Resolve or other professional editing tools.

• Experience with scheduling platforms such as Later, Buffer, Hootsuite, or Sprout Social.

• A background in content creation, influencer marketing, or brand social media management.

• Ability to craft compelling social media captions in English with a strong tone and voice.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

• Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely.

• Collaborate with a dynamic and creative team.

• Access to the latest tools and technologies in video production.

• Opportunities for career advancement within the company.