Overview
Video Editor Jobs in South Africa at thetalo.co
🎬 Video Editor (Short-Form + Long-Form) AVE001
Own content output. Own brand execution. Drive audience growth.
Job Snapshot
The company is moving fast toward launch—and content is the engine driving that momentum. Think high-impact, adrenaline-fueled edits built from electrifying combat sports footage: sharp hits, intense moments, and cinematic sequences that stop the scroll and hold attention.
This role is all about transforming raw fight footage into bold, platform-native content that dominates TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube—content that’s not just watched, but felt.
You will own the editing pipeline end-to-end.
Not just cutting clips—but shaping how the brand shows up.
About the Company
The company is building one of the world’s most advanced combat sports brands, centered around a next-generation training system for fighters.
We operate like a startup:
- Fast execution
- High standards
- Content-first growth
The opportunity: help define how a global combat sports brand looks, feels, and spreads.
The Role Overview
This role exists to produce consistent, high-quality video content across short-form and long-form platforms so that the company builds audience, authority, and demand ahead of launch.
You’ll work directly with the founder and content lead to:
- Turn raw footage into scroll-stopping short-form
- Craft narrative-driven long-form YouTube content
- Maintain a premium, consistent brand identity
This is not a “task editor” role.
You are responsible for output quality and performance.
Responsibilities (Outcome-Based)
You are accountable for:
- Producing high-performing short-form videos (15–60s) optimised for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts
- Delivering polished long-form YouTube content (5–20 min) with strong narrative structure
- Owning editing quality across pacing, sound design, transitions, and motion graphics
- Ensuring fast turnaround times without compromising brand standards
- Selecting thumbnail-ready frames and visual hooks that drive clicks and retention
Deliverables
🎬 Short-Form
Weekly Output
- 15 videos (15–60 seconds, vertical 9:16)
Per Video
- Hook within first 1–2 seconds
- Captions and platform-native pacing
- Clean cuts, sound design, transitions
- On-brand visuals
Turnaround
- 24–48 hours
Goal
- Maximise retention, engagement, and watch time
🎥 Long-Form
Weekly Output
- 1–2 videos (5–20 minutes, YouTube)
Per Video
- Strong hook and clear narrative structure
- Polished edit (colour grading, sound, pacing)
- Motion graphics and music
- 2–3 thumbnail-ready frames
Turnaround
- 3–5 days
Goal
- Maximise retention, watch time, and subscriber growth
What Success Looks Like
You’re winning when:
- Weekly content output is consistent and on schedule
- Short-form videos retain attention within the first 3 seconds
- Average view duration hits 50%+ on short-form content
- Long-form videos show strong retention curves and engagement
- Revision rounds are minimal (≤2 per video)
- Content directly contributes to follower growth and audience engagement
Required Experience
(Execution + Ownership)
You’re expected to operate independently and deliver consistently—but not define company-wide strategy.
You should have:
- Proven portfolio in short-form and/or YouTube editing with measurable results
- Strong instincts for pacing, hooks, and storytelling
- Experience editing platform-native content (TikTok, Reels, Shorts, YouTube)
- Ability to structure longer narratives (interviews, documentaries, breakdowns)
- High attention to brand consistency and visual quality
Tools / Environment
You’ll work primarily with:
- CapCut
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Motion graphics tools (e.g., After Effects or equivalent)
Environment:
- Fast-paced, startup-style execution
- Async collaboration with rapid feedback loops
- High output expectations
- Minimal bureaucracy
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation: Based on your skills and experience.
- Growth potential tied to performance and company scale
(Additional details discussed during hiring)
Hiring Process
- Application review
- Interview (portfolio + thinking)
- Test task (real-world edit scenario)
- Offer
We move quickly and expect the same from you.
Who Thrives Here
You’ll thrive if you:
- Take ownership of output, not just tasks
- Are proactive and fast-moving
- Have strong creative instincts and brand awareness
- Care about performance metrics, not just aesthetics
- Enjoy building something from the ground up
Who Will Struggle
This role is not a fit if you:
- Need constant direction or step-by-step instructions
- Prioritise speed over quality (or vice versa, without balance)
- Lack awareness of platform trends and audience behavior
- Prefer isolated work without feedback loops
- Avoid accountability for performance metrics
Application CTA
If you’re ready to own content output and help build a global combat sports brand:
👉 Submit your portfolio + application here: https://forms.gle/6yuEwFE7TsVNW7LL9
We’re not hiring someone to edit videos.
We’re hiring someone to shape how the brand wins attention.
Please note: due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Title: Video Editor
Company: thetalo.co
Location: South Africa
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