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Senior Digital Video Editor
Soar With Us
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Senior Digital Video Editor
South Africa
Contract
14 hours ago
$2,000 - $2,500 USD
No Sponsorship
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Key skills
Communication
About this role
Role Overview
Lead the creation and optimisation of high-performing video creatives for leading ecommerce brands
Work closely with creative strategists, media buyers, designers, and content creators to bring concepts to life
Identify winning creative patterns and continuously improve performance through testing and iteration
Collaborate with a talented production team to strategise, ideate, create, and optimise exceptional creative content
Requirements
Lead the editing and optimisation of performance-driven video creatives across multiple ecommerce brands
Deliver high-quality video content that aligns with each brand's tone of voice, positioning, and commercial objectives
Specialise in social media advertising content including UGC, motion graphics, and high-production creative assets
Optimise content for TikTok, Meta (Facebook & Instagram), and emerging platforms to maximise engagement, conversions, and performance
Apply advanced editing techniques including storytelling, pacing, motion graphics, captions, hooks, and colour grading
Collaborate with strategists, content creators, designers, and media buyers to translate creative concepts into high-performing assets
Proactively identify emerging content trends, editing techniques, and creative opportunities that improve campaign results
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional quality standards and meeting deadlines
Contribute creative ideas and recommendations that improve overall campaign performance
Take full ownership of both your successes and failures
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to see the bigger picture
Proactive, solution-oriented, and adaptable
Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
Confident in building long-term relationships
Ability to self-manage and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
4+ years of experience producing performance-driven video creatives, ideally within ecommerce, DTC, or agency environments
Expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects; experience with additional creative tools is a plus
Deep understanding of TikTok, Meta advertising, and short-form video best practices
Proven ability to create creatives designed to drive engagement, conversions, and revenue
Advanced knowledge of motion graphics, transitions, captions, storytelling, and colour grading
Strong understanding of performance marketing principles and creative testing methodologies
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently or as part of a team
Excellent communication skills with fluent written and spoken English.
Benefits
Be part of a world-class team made up of high-performing individuals
Gain deep insight into how high-growth ecommerce brands scale through performance creative and paid social
Ability to work abroad for up to 30 days per year (T&Cs apply)
Extra holiday – take your birthday off
Company pension scheme
Structured training and development plans
Monthly team incentives
Kudos reward system to earn points and redeem vouchers from brands such as Amazon, Deliveroo, and Just Eat
Christmas bonus based on performance and tenure
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