Content Editor (Videographer & Editor)

Somerce Ltd; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 380,000; Full time

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