Video Editor
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
LOOKING FOR SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS WHO ARE BASED IN SOUTH AFRICA CANDIDATES
Position : Video Editor
Working Schedule :Part Time 15 hours per week Between the hours of 10am-6pm EST
The Role
We are seeking a Part Time creative fast-moving and detail-oriented Video Editor to specialize in high-impact social media video ads and organic content. The ideal candidate lives and breathes platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels has a strong narrative sense for short-form video and is an expert in editing directly within tools like CapCut.
Key Responsibilities
- Edit short-form organic-style video ads and content using CapCut or similar mobile/desktop tools (e.g. InShot VN).
- Rapidly create multiple versions of video content by applying dynamic text overlays adjusting pacing and incorporating trending visual elements.
- Format videos into various required aspect ratios including 9x16 (vertical) and 4x5 ensuring optimal viewing across different social media platforms.
- Take creative direction from the marketing team and execute efficiently using provided raw footage B-roll music and existing brand assets.
- Ensure consistency and quality across all edited material adhering to technical specifications and delivery deadlines.
- Maintain and organize a consistent file structure and media library for all ongoing projects.
- Contribute creative ideas to improve ad performance based on your understanding of current social media trends and ad formats.
Required Qualifications
- Proven 2 years of experience in editing short-form video content specifically for platforms like TikTok Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.
- Expert proficiency with CapCut and a similar fast-paced mobile/desktop editing tool is essential.
- Strong understanding of social media ad formats creative storytelling and the ability to craft compelling narratives.
- Demonstrable skills in adding dynamic text finding high-quality sound effects and choosing trending music.
- A strong portfolio showcasing examples of organic-style video ads/content.
SOFT SKILLS REQUIRED
Proactive organized and communicative.
Creative but execution-focusedable to deliver quickly and adapt to feedback.
Flexible kind and emotionally intelligent.
Familiarity with U.S. pop culture and millennial consumer trends.
Comfortable collaborating in a fast-paced startup environment.
Key Skills
- Graphic Design
- Video Editing
- Motion Graphics
- Adobe After Effects
- Filming
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Adobe Photoshop
- Post Production
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Premiere
- Final Cut Pro
- Video production
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