Video Editor

South Africa, South Africa

Job Description

Are you a detail-obsessed and highly creative video professional ready to drive direct-response results?
Our client is a U.S.-based Marketing Agency with over 20 years of experience, specializing in digital marketing with a primary focus on direct response advertising. They are looking for a full-time, remote Video Editor / Motion Designer to join their fast-paced, high-engagement creative team.
Your mission will be to produce, edit, and design high-impact video content across all stages of the customer journey--from high-pace advertising videos and selling events to detailed educational content and social media assets.
What You'll Be Doing: Key Responsibilities

  • Editing: Transform raw footage into polished, engaging, and visually compelling videos, seamlessly incorporating music, sound effects, and graphics.
  • Motion Graphics: Design and animate professional motion graphics, open titles, closed titles, and other dynamic visual elements to elevate video content.
  • Post-Production Mastery: Perform meticulous color correction, audio design, and other post-production tasks to ensure a consistently high-quality final product.
  • Optimization & Adaptability: Expertly optimize and crop footage to various required social media ratios, including 1:1, 4:5, and 9:16.
  • Creative Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing and creative teams, leveraging insights to ensure all video content aligns with brand guidelines and campaign objectives for optimal ad performance.
  • AI Integration: Actively seek opportunities to integrate cutting-edge AI technology and tools to level up video quality and streamline the editing process.
  • Expert Growth: Stay current with industry trends, advancements in video editing, and motion design to continually innovate and improve our video strategy.
  • Organization: Maintain a well-structured and accessible G-Drive, keeping all working files updated, stored, and shared efficiently for seamless team access.
Salary: $1800 / month
Type of Work: Full-time remote
Work Schedule: USA business hours
Requirements
  • In depth background in a remote set-up of work similar to freelancing as an Independent Contractor (deep understanding on the pros & cons involved in this industry).
  • Proven Experience: A minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Video Editor and Motion Designer, backed by a strong portfolio showcasing your work in direct-response or performance marketing.
  • Software Proficiency: Expert-level skills in core video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve) and motion graphics software (e.g., Adobe After Effects).
  • English Fluency: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills are essential.
  • Technical Readiness: Must possess a reliable, high-performance computer capable of handling motion-heavy animations, large RAW footage, and ensuring quick render times.
  • Reliable internet connection and consistent availability during designated hours.
Bonus Experience:
  • Experience working for a U.S.-based Agency in the advertising industry, especially with selling events and digital product launches.
  • Familiarity with additional software like DaVinci Studio, Canva animation, and CapCut.
  • Hands-on experience with AI tools such as HeyGen, Descript, ElevenLabs, Captions, and Creatify.
The Best Candidate Is...
We're looking for an exceptional individual who is self-motivated, optimistic, and a solution-provider. You are a detail fanatic who pays meticulous attention to every frame, ensuring a well-polished final product. You thrive in a high-pace environment, are constantly learning, and you consistently take action versus being passive. You must be a great team player with proven experience in working remotely and consistently meeting tight deadlines.
You will work remotely but are expected to be an active, vocal participant in all online meetings, collaborations, and team activities.
Ready to use your video skills to drive measurable results? Apply today!

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1584722
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    South Africa, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned