Role: Short-Form Video Editor

Priority Location: South 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 contract: Independent Contractor

Type of job: Remote

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.

Short Form Video Editor - 60890469523