Video Editor (Paid Social Ads)

Remote ChoiceSouth Africa

30+ days ago

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About the Company - A fast-growing direct-to-consumer brand in the health & wellness space is seeking a talented Video Editor to transform user- and creator-generated content (UGC / CGC) into highly engaging, high-performing short-form ad creatives for platforms such as TikTok and Meta.

About the Role - The ideal candidate is performance-minded, creative, and experienced in producing compelling 15–30 second ads that grab attention quickly and convert effectively. If you thrive in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment and understand what makes content go viral, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

Edit long-form user / creator content into 15–30 second ad creatives for paid media campaigns.
Identify strong hooks and key value propositions within the first few seconds of footage.
Apply text overlays, motion graphics, and dynamic transitions to increase retention and impact.
Stay on top of evolving platform trends and storytelling techniques for short-form video on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
Use performance feedback to iterate and refine creatives regularly.
Work closely with marketing and media buying teams to understand KPIs, performance data, and creative testing strategies.
Adjust pacing, visuals, and messaging based on A / B testing outcomes and audience behavior insights.
Proactively suggest creative variations to improve return on ad spend (ROAS).
Partner with UGC and influencer teams to repurpose raw footage into strategic marketing assets.
Coordinate with graphic designers to align video output with branding, templates, and visual identity.
Contribute to building a library of evergreen and campaign-specific ad creatives.

Qualifications - 2+ years of video editing experience, ideally in a performance marketing or eCommerce setting

Required Skills

Strong ability to repurpose long-form CGC / UGC into high-converting short-form content

Deep understanding of short-form video trends, pacing, and structure for social platforms

Skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, or equivalent software

Proven track record of producing high-engagement video ads

Familiarity with performance metrics and creative testing methodologies

Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, content-heavy production cycle

A compelling portfolio demonstrating editing expertise in paid media or branded short-form video

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing

Industries

Retail Health and Personal Care Products

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