Advertising Video Editor

Employmate Limited; Durban; Remote; ZAR 290,000 - 379,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote working arrangement

Flexible working hours aligned with AU

Job summary

Employmate Limited is seeking an Advertising Video Editor based in South Africa for a fully remote role working Australian business hours. You will transform raw footage into engaging advertising content across platforms.

You will lead post-production from rough cut to final delivery, apply colour grading and audio mixing, and collaborate with a remote creative team to meet campaign objectives. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in video editing, strong storytelling, and a proven ability

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional video editing experience.
• Experience in advertising or production environments preferred.
• Proficient with Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Colour grading and audio mixing experience.
• Strong storytelling, pacing and composition skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead video editing and post production from rough cut to final delivery.
• Transform raw footage into engaging advertising and promotional content.
• Apply professional colour grading and audio mixing techniques.
• Adapt video content for multiple formats and aspect ratios.
• Prepare final edits for social media, digital platforms and broadcast.
• Maintain high production standards across all deliverables.
• Collaborate with remote creative team and contribute ideas.

Skills

Storytelling instincts

Attention to detail

Time management

Remote collaboration

Organisational skills

Communication

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Job description

Advertising Video Editor

Creative Advertising | Video Content | Post Production

Location: South Africa
Working Arrangement: Fully Remote
Working Hours: Australian Business Hours
Salary: R26 000 to R34 000 per month

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting an experienced Advertising Video Editor to join a creative business producing engaging visual content within the advertising industry.

This is a fully remote position for candidates based in South Africa who are comfortable working Australian business hours.

The business operates in an innovative environment where strong visual storytelling, creative collaboration and fresh ideas are essential to delivering impactful campaigns.

As the Advertising Video Editor, you will play a key role in transforming creative concepts and raw footage into compelling video content.

You will take ownership of post production activities and work closely with the creative team to ensure each project is delivered to a high professional standard.

The position involves editing video content for multiple platforms, including social media, digital advertising and broadcast.

You will also contribute to creative discussions and help develop content that captures attention and communicates campaign messages effectively.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working on diverse advertising projects and combines technical editing expertise with strong creative instincts.

Key Responsibilities

Advertising Video Editing

• Lead video editing and post production activities from rough cut to final delivery.
• Transform raw footage into engaging advertising and promotional content.
• Apply professional colour grading and audio mixing techniques.
• Adapt video content for multiple formats and aspect ratios.
• Prepare final edits for social media, digital platforms and broadcast.
• Ensure video content meets campaign objectives and creative requirements.
• Maintain high production standards across all deliverables.

Visual Storytelling and Creative Input

• Work closely with creative colleagues to interpret advertising briefs.
• Translate campaign concepts into compelling visual narratives.
• Apply strong storytelling techniques through pacing, composition and editing choices.
• Contribute creative ideas during pre production planning and concept development.
• Collaborate with the creative team to refine content and strengthen campaign impact.
• Stay informed about emerging advertising trends, content formats and platform requirements.

Project and Asset Management

• Manage multiple video editing projects at the same time.
• Maintain organised project files, footage and creative assets.
• Ensure efficient workflows throughout the post production process.
• Work towards agreed production deadlines without compromising quality.
• Adapt to changing project priorities and creative requirements.
• Maintain strong attention to detail across all stages of editing and delivery.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of professional video editing experience.
• Previous experience within an advertising agency or production environment is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects.
• Practical experience with colour grading and audio mixing.
• Good understanding of lighting, audio capture and on location production.
• Excellent visual storytelling instincts and attention to composition, pacing and detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high quality work under deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a remote creative team.
• Must be based in South Africa and available to work Australian business hours.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Fully remote working arrangement.
• Flexible working hours aligned with Australian business hours.
• Monthly salary of R26 000 to R34 000.
• Performance based bonuses.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative online team.
• Regular virtual team building activities.
• Clear communication channels and supportive leadership.
• Opportunities for career progression.

Who Will Succeed in This Role?

The ideal candidate is a creative and detail focused video editor who understands how to use visual storytelling to communicate advertising messages effectively.

You will enjoy transforming creative concepts into polished video content and have the technical skills to manage the post production process independently.

Strong attention to detail, efficient project management and the ability to collaborate with creative colleagues will be essential.

We are looking for someone who can work confidently across multiple projects while maintaining consistently high creative standards.