Video Editor
Cherry AssistantWorkFromHome, South Africa6 hours ago
Job description3+ years of experience in UGC content, social creative strategy, or performance marketing (agency or brand side). 2+ years of experience with DTC or eCommerce brands, especially in niches like skincare, fashion, or beauty. 2+ years of experience ideating, scripting, and briefing short-form video content for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Strong analytical and research skills; familiarity with ads libraries and creative performance analysis. Excellent written and verbal English communication (C1+), with strong storytelling and attention to brand tone. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with paid media performance metrics (CTR, hook rate, hold rate, etc.). Strong collaboration skills with editors, creators, and paid media strategists. Experience working on UGC or influencer-style ad content. Comfort presenting creative insights and contributing to client-facing discussions. Slack for team communication; Canva, CapCut, or Adobe Suite (Premiere Pro / After Effects). Meta Ads Library, TikTok Creative Center, YouTube Ads, and social analytics tools. Notion or Airtable, Google Sheets, and project management tools (Asana, ClickUp, Trello). Full-Time position; Monday–Friday, 9 : 00 AM–5 : 00 PM GMT / BST. Fully remote role for a U.K.-based company. Pay ranges from R14,000 - R16,000 per month . Annual raises, bonuses, and confirmed holidays. Internet speed of at least 20 Mbps. Computer with a 2.4 GHz processor or higher. 8 GB of RAM or higher. Windows 10 or newer, or Mac OS X 10.10 or newer. HD 720p webcam. Headset with a microphone. Competitive pay rates. Company-provided business email address. Remote work flexibility – from home or any location of your choice. Elimination of commute time. Consistent work with the same clients, fostering long-term relationships. Opportunities for career advancement. Stable work hours and consistent pay. Supportive and inclusive environment that values diversity and growth.
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We are hiring a Video Editor for an innovative UGC content agency in the Marketing & Advertising industry. This is a Full-Time remote role for a U.K.-based client. The role focuses on curating and analyzing high-performing UGC ads, driving creative strategy, scripting content concepts, and supporting production and account workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain a searchable database of high-performing UGC ads by niche and geography, documenting hooks, formats, and creative patterns.
- Conduct competitive research using Meta Ads Library, TikTok Creative Center, and YouTube Ads to identify top-performing creative trends and performance drivers.
- Generate data-informed creative ideas, hooks, and short-form video scripts; write concise briefs and storyboards for creators and editors.
- Collaborate closely with editors and media buyers to translate insights into scroll-stopping ads optimized for performance across platforms.
- Partner with creators to develop on-brand UGC content; oversee briefing, timelines, and deliverables.
- Analyze creative results, produce performance reports, and recommend test matrices and next-step iterations.
- Maintain organized asset libraries, ensuring consistent naming conventions, file hygiene, and quality control.
- Support account managers with creative decks, mood boards, and strategy rationale for client presentations.
- Keep internal resources, swipe files, and SOPs up to date to enhance creative workflows.
- Stay informed on platform trends, best practices, and emerging ad formats for Meta, TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
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If you’re passionate about data-driven creativity, love analyzing what makes content perform, and want to help shape the next generation of UGC advertising — join the team and make an impact in the fast-moving world of DTC brands.
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