Experienced Full-Time Video Editor — Reels, Shorts & YouTube Content

We are a growth and content agency looking for a full-time Video Editor to join our team.

This role is focused specifically on video editing for short-form social media content and long-form YouTube-style content. We are looking for a mid-level to experienced editor who can take raw footage and turn it into polished, engaging videos without needing constant step-by-step direction.

This is not a freelance or project-based role. We are looking for someone who can work with us full-time and become part of our internal content production process.

You will be editing content for platforms such as:

Instagram Reels
TikTok
YouTube Shorts

Facebook
LinkedIn
YouTube

Most of the content will be talking-head, educational, business, marketing, coaching, consulting, and agency-style content.

The ideal person understands how to improve videos through better pacing, stronger hooks, clean captions, better structure, relevant B-roll, jump cuts, zooms, overlays, music, and pattern interrupts.

We currently use CapCut in parts of our workflow, but you do not need to use CapCut exclusively. We are open to editors who use Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, CapCut, or other professional editing tools. The most important requirement is that the final work is high quality, delivered on time, and matches the required style.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Edit short-form videos for Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Edit long-form YouTube videos, usually around 8–12 minutes.
Turn long-form content into short-form clips.
Review raw footage and identify the strongest hooks, key ---------- nts, and usable clips.
Improve pacing, flow, structure, and viewer retention.
Add captions/subtitles that are easy to read and timed correctly.
Add relevant B-roll, screenshots, overlays, zooms, graphics, music, sound effects, and pattern interrupts.
Remove awkward pauses, mistakes, filler words, dead space, and weak sections.
Follow brand guidelines, editing examples, templates, and references.
Suggest improvements to the editing style, structure, and content flow.
Organise raw footage, project files, exports, and final deliverables clearly.
Work with feedback and complete revisions quickly.
Meet deadlines and maintain consistent monthly output.
Expected Output

Once fully onboarded, the expected monthly output is approximately:

30 short-form videos per month
4–6 long-form YouTube videos per month

Over time, once templates, style guides, and workflows are established, we would like to increase output toward:

40 short-form videos per month
6–8 long-form YouTube videos per month

Quality comes first. We do not want rushed, low-quality edits just to hit volume. However, we do need someone who can work efficiently and handle a consistent monthly production schedule.

REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 3 years of professional video editing experience preferred.
Strong portfolio of short-form social media videos.
Experience editing long-form YouTube-style videos.
Good understanding of hooks, pacing, retention, captions, B-roll, jump cuts, zooms, overlays, and social media editing.
Ability to take raw footage and turn it into polished content with minimal direction.
Strong creative judgment and good visual taste.
Good English comprehension.
Reliable internet connection.
Own laptop or desktop suitable for video editing.
Good file organisation.
Able to follow instructions, examples, and brand guidelines.
Comfortable receiving feedback and making revisions.
Available full-time.
Able to work with overlap during South African business hours.

PREFERRED
Experience editing business, coaching, consulting, marketing, educational, or agency content.
Experience creating YouTube thumbnails.
Motion graphics skills.
Experience sourcing B-roll, stock footage, screenshots, and visual examples.
Understanding of social media content and YouTube retention.


HOW TO APPLY
Please include the following in your application:

Your video editing portfolio.
2–3 examples of short-form videos you edited.
1–2 examples of long-form YouTube videos you edited.
A short summary of your editing experience.
The editing software you normally use.
Your expected monthly salary.
Your internet speed and computer specs.
Confirmation that you are available full-time.
Confirmation that you can work with overlap during South African business hours.
A short explanation of why you think you would be a good fit for this role.

Applications without relevant video examples will not be considered.

Shortlisted applicants may be asked to complete an unpaid test edit.