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Social Content Video Editor

Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town Region💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-26 → 2026-09-27

Core

Social-first video editor creating engaging short-form content for high-profile US clients across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Role type

Senior IC video editor (social media)

Builds

Native social video content for high-profile clients

Domain

Digital marketing / Social media

Required skills

Video editing, storytelling, pacing, hooks, visual style, Adobe Premiere Pro, social media trends, captions, sound design, visual effects, multi-platform adaptation

Preferred skills

After Effects, Photoshop, CapCut, experience with creators/influencers/personal brands, entertainment industry

Technologies

Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, CapCut

Responsibilities

Edit raw footage into polished, platform-ready social content; identify strong moments and shape compelling narratives; adapt content for different platforms while maintaining consistent style; incorporate captions, text, music, and sound design; manage multiple content pieces and meet deadlines; collaborate with client and creative team on feedback and revisions.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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