Editor Video jobs in South Africa

Key Responsibilities

Objective-Focused Content Creation:

• Partner with account teams and clients to understand campaign goals, brand guidelines, and target audiences.
• Develop creative video and photo concepts tailored to each client’s objective.

End-to-End Production:

• Handle all stages of production—from brainstorming scripts and storyboards to on-location or studio shooting and post-production.
• Operate mirrorless cameras and smartphones, manage lighting setups, audio recording, and on-site direction.

Editing & Animation:

• Edit raw footage into polished videos for social media, websites, and digital ads using Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar.
• Create motion graphics and animations in After Effects, Canva, or equivalent tools to enhance storytelling.

Social Media & Campaign Support:

• Work with the digital strategy team to integrate video and photo assets into broader campaigns and content calendars.
• Monitor trends, viral formats, and platform-specific best practices to maximize reach and engagement.

Asset Management:

• Organize, tag, and archive digital assets within the shared drive, ensuring efficiency and easy retrieval.

Performance Analysis & Iteration:

• Track key performance indicators (views, engagement, click-through rates) using analytics tools.
• Present data-driven insights to the team and clients, and adjust content strategies to improve ROI.

Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma in Film, Media, Communications, Marketing, or related field; fresh graduates with strong portfolios are encouraged to apply.
• 1+ years of experience (including internships) in video production and photography within an agency or similar environment.
• Proficiency operating mirrorless cameras and smartphones, lighting, and sound equipment on shoots.
• Expert-level editing skills in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and motion graphics in After Effects or Canva.
• Strong creative vision, storytelling ability, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills—comfortable presenting ideas and feedback to clients.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects across different clients and deadlines.
• Portfolio demonstrating high-quality video and photo work across various industries.

Bonus

• Experience with animation or 3D software (e.g., Blender, Cinema 4D).
• Marketing copywriting expertise, particularly crafting headlines and thumbnails that drive clicks.
• Graphic design proficiency using Photoshop or Illustrator.
• Previous work in a digital marketing agency or startup, with exposure to integrated campaigns.