AI Video Editor

Lever, Inc.; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work in South Africa

High-output creative environment

Exposure to AI-powered workflows

Flexible tool choice

Job summary

Lever, Inc. is seeking an AI Video Editor based in South Africa to produce high-volume, performance-driven video content for paid social campaigns.

You'll edit short-form direct-response ads, create multiple variations, and write copy focused on engagement and conversion. Use CapCut, Premiere, After Effects, and AI tools to accelerate ideation and production at scale.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience editing direct-response video ads for DTC brands.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating paid social video advertising success.
• Experience creating static ads for Meta and other paid channels.
• Proficiency with CapCut, Premiere Pro and/or After Effects.
• Working knowledge of Photoshop.
• Understanding of hooks, CTAs, angles, conversion and testing.
• Experience writing or adapting copy for ad creatives.
• Familiarity with AI-powered creative tools.

Responsibilities

• Edit short-form direct-response video ads for Meta, TikTok and other paid social platforms.
• Develop multiple creative variations by testing hooks, angles, CTAs and messaging.
• Write and adapt scripts and copy for video concepts focused on engagement and conversion.
• Use CapCut, Premiere, After Effects and other tools to produce high-quality content.
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate ideation, scripting, editing and production workflows.
• Create high-converting static ad creatives using templates and swipe files.
• Produce multiple static variations for testing with different headlines and offers.
• Collaborate with strategists and growth teams to respond quickly to performance feedback.
• Source and organize assets such as UGC, stock footage, hooks, B-roll for campaigns.
• Maintain high-volume workflow while ensuring consistency and timely delivery.

Skills

Video editing

Direct-response ads

Hooks & CTAs

Copy adaptation

English communication

Rapid testing

Creative ideation with AI

Tools

CapCut

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Photoshop

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an AI Video Editor based in South Africa.

This is a performance-driven creative role focused on producing high-volume, conversion-oriented video content for paid social campaigns. Video editing is the primary focus, with static ad creation providing additional creative versatility and speed. You'll work across UGC-style videos, testimonials, product demos, founder-led content, and direct-response ads. The role emphasizes rapid testing, strong hooks, compelling CTAs, and creative variations designed to improve performance. You'll use modern editing and AI-powered tools to accelerate ideation, scripting, production, and iteration. Working closely with strategists and growth teams, you'll turn raw assets and concepts into effective creative at scale. The ideal candidate is fast, resourceful, coachable, and motivated by measurable results rather than aesthetics alone.

Accountabilities

• Edit short-form direct-response video ads for Meta, TikTok, and other paid social platforms, including UGC, testimonials, product demonstrations, and founder-led content.
• Develop multiple creative variations by testing different hooks, angles, CTAs, messaging, layouts, and offers.
• Write and adapt scripts and copy for video concepts with a strong focus on engagement and conversion.
• Use editing platforms such as CapCut, Premiere, After Effects, and other relevant tools to produce high-quality creative efficiently.
• Leverage AI tools such as ChatGPT, Runway, Pika, and Descript to accelerate ideation, scripting, editing, and production workflows.
• Create high-converting static ad creatives for paid social campaigns using templates, creative systems, competitor inspiration, and swipe files.
• Produce multiple static variations for testing, including different headlines, layouts, messaging, and offers.
• Work closely with strategists and growth teams to execute creative concepts and respond quickly to performance feedback.
• Source, organize, and manage creative assets such as UGC, stock footage, hooks, B-roll, and other campaign materials.
• Maintain a high-volume creative workflow while prioritizing effectiveness, consistency, and timely delivery.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience editing direct-response video ads for direct-to-consumer brands.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating successful paid social video advertising.
• Solid experience creating static advertisements for Meta and other paid social platforms.
• Proficiency with an editing tool such as CapCut, Premiere, and/or After Effects.
• Working knowledge of Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of performance marketing principles, including hooks, CTAs, creative angles, conversion, and testing.
• Experience writing or adapting copy for advertising creatives.
• Familiarity with AI-powered creative and productivity tools such as ChatGPT, Runway, Pika, or similar platforms.
• Ability to work quickly, manage multiple projects, and consistently deliver several creative assets per week.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Motion graphics experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with Creative OS, Foreplay, Butter, AdCreative.ai, or similar creative platforms is a plus.
• Understanding of marketing funnels, offers, and paid social strategy is a plus.
• Performance-oriented mindset with a focus on measurable results rather than aesthetics alone.
• Resourcefulness, adaptability, coachability, ownership, and reliability in a fast-paced creative environment.

Benefits

• Full-time remote opportunity.
• High-output creative environment with frequent testing and iteration.
• Opportunity to work across both video and static paid social advertising.
• Exposure to AI-powered creative workflows and modern production tools.
• Opportunity to develop performance marketing and direct-response creative expertise.
• Collaborative work with strategists and growth professionals.
• Flexible choice of editing tools and creative workflows.

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