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Short Form Video Editor

Somewhere Agency Mid Design & Creative

Short-form video editor for paid social ads, remote, full-time contractor, priority locations South Africa and Latin America.

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Priority Location : South Africa & Latin America

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What it pays

As advertised
$1 300 – 3 000/mo

The posting states it as: “Base salary $1,300 - $3,000 USD per month + performance bonuses up to $1,000/month”

The full posting

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RoleShort-Form Video Editor

Priority LocationSouth Africa & Latin America

Working Hours : 40 hours per week, Flexible schedule with required availability for team meetings aligned to Eastern Standard Time (EST) | Typical team meetings around 11:00 AM EST

Salary Range : Base Salary: $1,300 - $3,000 USD ($) per month + performance bonuses (up to $1,000/month) (The final offer is at the client’s discretion and depends on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.)

Type of contractIndependent Contractor

Type of jobRemote

​​​​​​ What You’ll Do:

  • Edit high-volume short-form video advertisements for paid social campaigns
  • Create engaging content optimized for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and other digital channels
  • Incorporate motion graphics, animations, visual effects, and design elements into video content
  • Collaborate with the marketing and creative teams to execute campaign concepts
  • Ensure all content aligns with brand guidelines and performance objectives
  • Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
  • Apply feedback efficiently while maintaining high creative standards
  • Optimize workflow and turnaround times to support a fast-paced production environment
  • Participate in team meetings and creative reviews
  • Maintain organized project files and version control

Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Proven experience editing short-form video content for paid advertising campaigns
  • Strong understanding of direct-response marketing and performance-driven creative
  • Experience with motion graphics and animation
  • Basic graphic design capabilities
  • Strong storytelling and pacing skills
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable receiving and implementing feedback quickly

Technical Requirements

  • Advanced proficiency in industry-standard editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, or similar)
  • Powerful computer capable of handling large video files efficiently
  • Reliable high-speed internet connection
  • Professional remote working setup

Preferred Attributes

  • Experience working within coaching, information products, digital education, or online business industries
  • Growth-oriented mindset with a desire to continuously improve
  • Comfortable in a direct, no-nonsense, high-performance culture
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to evolving creative requirements
  • Strong sense of accountability and ownership
  • Service-oriented attitude with a focus on delivering results

What Success Looks Like

  • Consistently delivering high-quality ad creatives on time
  • Producing content that contributes to campaign performance and business growth
  • Operating with minimal supervision while maintaining exceptional standards
  • Collaborating effectively with a globally distributed remote team
  • Helping the company scale its internal creative production capabilities as it grows from a team of approximately 5 editors to 10+ editors over time.

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