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Video Editor

Video Editor

Talent SamSandton, GP, ZA
30+ days ago
Job description

We're looking for a skilled and fast Video Editor to help create engaging short-form Reels and long-form YouTube videos for a growing personal brand in the digital agency space.

We’re currently re-branding and plan to make a big push on content. Your work will be seen by hundreds of thousands of people each month via organic and paid media. If you want to be part of a growing team that is passionate about content - this is for you.

This is a fully remote position , and you must have your own editing setup.

What You’ll Be Doing :

Primary : Editing short-form content to be turned into Reels (30–60 seconds) for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts (same video, different outputs)

Currently there is a video editor specifically for YouTube, you may work with them when there is a backlog of content

Adding captions that emphasize key words and ideas for social media impact

Applying a strong sense of rhythm, timing, and storytelling

Delivering a high volume of content efficiently and quickly (you’re quick and polished)

Cadence of deliverables :

We are looking for up to 20+ Reels / short-form content pieces per week (sub 1-min)

Two (2) long form YouTube videos per week. (15-25 min)

Must-Have Skills :

Proficiency in editing software - please include your preferences.

Experience or willing to learn the ins and outs of Riverside for initial video content production (can use it in conjunction with other software)

We will tag or clip different section of the videos from client calls that need to be pulled out and put together into short clips from social media

Proven experience editing content for social media (show us your best work!)

Strong grasp of hooks , pacing, and retention strategies

The ability to re-cut video content to make it higher performing

Fluent in English with strong contextual awareness

Must be able to add our source b-roll to be edited into clips

Strong understanding of new AI tools and how to use them for video production

Ability to work independently and make smart editing choices

Communication via Slack and email with our team

Your own computer and software capable of high-quality video editing

You must be able to produce content quickly. Understanding that social media needs content that is timely and punchy. We are looking for short-form videos that need minimal edits to start with the ability to scale to more edits over time.

Nice-to-Haves :

Proficiency in Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere

Experience editing for thought leaders, creators, or agency content

Experience working with other social media teams

Experience working with other North American businesses timezones and culture

This role will liaise directly with the social media manager for content production schedules and timing.

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