Content Editor (Videographer & Editor)

Somerce Ltd

Cape Town

Hybrid

ZAR 240,000 - 380,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Performance-related bonus / commission
28 days holiday + bank holidays
Hybrid working with London and US/UK

Job summary

Somerce Ltd in Cape Town seeks a Content Editor to support video edit and delivery. This hands-on role suits someone who lives in the edit suite and is comfortable behind a camera.

You will edit short-form content for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts, producing UGC-style ads and transforming live sessions into polished videos. High-volume, fast turnaround with strong creative input is expected.

Qualifications

  • Proven track record of self-shooting and self-editing short-form content with a showreel or portfolio

Responsibilities

  • Edit short-form social content (TikTok, Reels, Shorts) and deliver platform-ready videos
  • Produce UGC-style and direct-response adverts built to convert, not just look good
  • Turn footage from live sessions, studio shoots and events into polished videos
  • Handle editing from footage selection to sound, colour, captions, light motion graphics and final delivery
  • Repurpose long-form footage into a steady stream of short-form clips
  • Maintain posting cadence against a content calendar
  • Stay ahead of platform formats and trends and contribute ideas

Skills

Self-shooting
Self-editing
Video editing
Platform-native content
On-camera presence
Lighting basics
Audio basics
Time management
Creative thinking

Tools

Premiere Pro
DaVinci Resolve
CapCut
After Effects

Job description

Somerce is a TikTok Shop Agency working with 70+ global brands across beauty, FMCG and wellness. We're hiring a Content Editor to support with video edit and delivery. This is a hands-on creative role for someone who lives in the edit suite and is just as comfortable behind a camera.

What you'll do
  • Edit short-form social content (TikTok, Reels, Shorts)
  • Produce UGC-style and direct-response adverts for paid social, built to convert, not just to look good
  • Turn footage from live commerce sessions, studio shoots and events into polished, platform-ready videos.
  • Handle the editing process from footage selection and assembly through to sound, colour correction, captions, light motion graphics and final delivery.
  • Repurpose long-form footage (keynotes, lives, podcasts) into a steady stream of short-form clips
  • Keep a consistent posting cadence against a content calendar
  • Stay ahead of platform formats and trends and bring ideas to the table, not just execute briefs
What we're looking for
  • A proven track record self-shooting and self-editing short-form content, with a showreel or portfolio to back it up
  • Strong editing skills (Premiere Pro, DaVinci, CapCut or similar; After Effects a plus)
  • A real eye for TikTok-native, platform-first content rather than repurposed TV ads
  • Confidence directing on camera and handling lighting and audio basics solo
  • Comfort working at high volume and fast turnaround without dropping quality
  • Self-starter who can use the initiative to edit without hand holding
Core Benefits
  • Competitive salary, benchmarked to experience and performance
  • Performance-related bonus / commission aligned to commercial impact
  • 28 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Hybrid working with offices in London and Manchester
  • Flexible working hours – we care about output, not clock-watching
Growth & Career Development
  • Clear progression paths with responsibility early
  • Regular performance reviews focused on development and impact
  • Direct exposure to high-growth brands across the UK, US and EU
  • Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of TikTok Shop and social commerce
Financial & Lifestyle Perks
  • Company pension scheme
  • Monthly wellness allowance (gym, fitness, mental wellbeing or similar)
  • Team socials and events throughout the year
  • Staff discounts across our brands and partners
Work Environment
  • Fast-paced, high-ownership culture
  • Minimal bureaucracy and maximum accountability
  • Surrounded by people who care about performance, creativity and doing things properly
  • A business that wins with its clients, shared success matters
The Somerce Difference
  • We trust our people
  • We move quickly and back good ideas
  • You’ll have real influence, not just responsibility
  • If you perform, you’ll grow, simple as that
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