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Video Editor Jobs in South Africa at hotsourced
About the job
Job Title: Video Editor
South Africa (Remote) | Full-Time | Permanent | Consumer Products & D2C
Placed by Hotsourced – connecting top South African talent with world-class global companies
Our client is one of the UK's fastest-growing fresh dog food brands, dedicated to creating healthier, happier lives for dogs through high-quality nutrition. As they continue to scale rapidly, paid social has become a critical growth engine, and they're seeking a talented Video Editor to help drive performance through compelling creative.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth, entrepreneurial business where your work will have a direct impact on customer acquisition and brand growth. Working closely with the Head of Growth and Social Media Lead, you'll help shape the creative direction of paid social campaigns while bringing fresh ideas and data-driven thinking to every project.
Company Description
Our client is a rapidly growing UK-based direct-to-consumer brand operating within the pet nutrition industry. They are passionate about delivering exceptional products that improve the wellbeing of dogs while building a category-leading brand experience.
With ambitious growth plans and a strong focus on performance marketing, they are looking for creative professionals who thrive in fast-paced startup environments and are excited by the opportunity to influence results through innovative storytelling.
About The Role
We are looking for an experienced and commercially-minded Video Editor who understands how to create content that not only captures attention but also drives action.
In this role, you will take ownership of video creative across paid social channels, transforming founder content, user-generated content, stock footage, and b-roll into high-performing advertisements. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders, contribute strategically during creative ideation sessions, and use performance insights to continuously optimise future content.
If you're passionate about direct-response creative, enjoy working autonomously, and love testing new ideas in a fast-moving environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Responsibilities – What you'll be doing:
- Edit high-performing video advertisements for Meta and TikTok, typically ranging from 20–60 seconds.
- Develop compelling hooks and use pacing, storytelling, and visual techniques to capture attention immediately.
- Transform founder-led content, UGC, b-roll footage, and existing assets into engaging, conversion-focused creatives.
- Produce a variety of editing styles, from authentic lo-fi UGC formats to polished, premium brand executions.
- Source and incorporate relevant stock footage to strengthen narratives and enhance creative concepts.
- Proactively pitch new creative ideas, testing angles, and campaign concepts to improve performance outcomes.
- Collaborate remotely with production teams by providing guidance on shot lists, framing, and content requirements ahead of filming.
- Analyse campaign metrics including thumbstop rate, click-through rate (CTR), and cost per acquisition (CPA) to identify winning creative patterns.
- Participate in weekly brainstorming sessions alongside the Head of Growth and Social Media Lead.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality output and meeting deadlines.
Requirements – What we're looking for:
We think the right candidate will tick most of the following boxes:
- 3–5 years of professional video editing experience, ideally within paid social advertising.
- Previous experience working with consumer brands, D2C businesses, or high-growth startups.
- Demonstrated ability to create both UGC-style and premium brand content.
- Strong understanding of direct-response storytelling, audience psychology, and performance creative principles.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and CapCut.
- Familiarity with Meta Ads as the primary advertising platform.
- Excellent instincts for hooks, pacing, editing rhythm, and visual storytelling.
- Strong creative judgement with the confidence to contribute ideas around content direction and styling.
- A genuine curiosity about content performance and the ability to use insights to inform future edits.
- Comfortable working independently and delivering projects without extensive supervision.
- Receptive to feedback, highly adaptable, and willing to iterate quickly.
- Experience collaborating remotely with international teams, particularly UK-based stakeholders.
- Bonus: Understanding of narrative structures and storytelling frameworks used in direct-response advertising.
- Professional written and verbal English communication skills .
Work Schedule
As the client is UK-based, you will be required to work UK business hours:
- Monday to Friday
- 08:30am – 5:30pm UK Time (GMT/BST)
- 09:30am – 6:30pm South Africa Standard Time (SAST)
Pay & Benefits – What we offer:
- Annual salary: R264,000 – R308,000 per year
- Fully remote working environment.
- Opportunity to join one of the UK's fastest-growing consumer brands.
Title: Video Editor
Company: hotsourced
Location: South Africa
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