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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own the editing process from raw footage through to polished, platform-ready social content.
- Identify the strongest moments, stories and hooks within footage and shape them into compelling edits.
- Create content native to Instagram, TikTok and YouTube rather than simply repurposing traditional video.
- Develop pacing, rhythm and visual storytelling across different types of content.
- Use captions, text treatments, music, sound design, transitions and visual effects to elevate each edit.
- Adapt content for different platforms, formats and audiences while maintaining a consistent creative style.
- Work directly with feedback and creative direction to refine content and push edits further.
- Bring creative ideas to the editing process rather than relying solely on a brief.
- Keep up with emerging social formats, editing styles, trends and visual storytelling techniques.
- Manage multiple pieces of content while maintaining a high standard and meeting deadlines.
Requirements
What you’ll need- 3+ years of professional video editing experience, ideally with a strong focus on social-first content.
- A portfolio that demonstrates strong creative editing and storytelling, particularly short-form social content.
- A strong understanding of what makes content engaging and watchable on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.
- Excellent instincts around hooks, pacing, retention and storytelling.
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Experience with After Effects, Photoshop, CapCut or similar tools is an advantage.
- A strong visual eye and attention to detail.
- Someone who can take a rough concept or raw footage and turn it into something polished and compelling.
- Comfortable receiving direct feedback and making quick, thoughtful revisions.
- Able to work independently, manage deadlines and take ownership of the quality of your work.
- Experience working with creators, influencers, personal brands, entertainment or high-profile clients would be advantageous.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Direct exposure to the client and their creative feedback
- Creative, collaborative working environment
- Birthday off
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Medical Aid
- And more benefits being added as we grow