Direct Response Video Editor

Jobgether SRL; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Creative ownership

AI-enabled workflows

Varied creative work

Collaborative environment

Continuous learning

Work flexibility

Job summary

Partner company in South Africa is seeking a Direct Response Video Editor to craft short-form ads for paid social platforms. You will transform UGC, testimonials, product demos, and founder footage into conversion-focused assets, while rapidly testing hooks and messages with AI-assisted workflows.

You will collaborate with growth and creative teams, producing multiple assets weekly and maintaining a fast, data-driven approach to optimization.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience editing direct response video advertisements for DTC brands.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating paid social video advertising and performance storytelling.
• Experience designing static ad creatives for Meta campaigns.
• Proficiency with CapCut, Premiere Pro, or After Effects.
• Working knowledge of Photoshop for static assets.
• Strong understanding of hooks, CTAs and conversion-focused advertising.
• Experience writing or refining ad scripts and copy.
• Familiarity with AI-powered tools (ChatGPT, Runway, Pika).
• Ability to deliver multiple assets per week and meet deadlines.
• Strong English communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Creative, performance-driven mindset with initiative to experiment.

Responsibilities

• Direct response video editing: produce short-form ads for Meta, TikTok, and paid social.
• Edit user-generated content, testimonials, demos, and founder-led footage into ads.
• Develop hooks, messages, and CTAs for testing and optimization.
• Use AI tools to accelerate ideation, scripting, and editing workflows.
• Scriptwriting and ad copy creation or adaptation for campaigns.
• Create high-converting static ad designs for social campaigns.
• Apply established templates and production systems for consistency.
• Organize assets: UGC, stock footage, hooks, B-roll, and more.
• Collaborate with strategists and growth teams to align with campaign goals.
• Incorporate feedback to improve creatives and production efficiency.
• Manage multiple projects and meet delivery deadlines.

Skills

Direct response editing

Performance marketing

Creative testing

Time management

Copywriting for ads

English communication

Adaptability

Tools

CapCut

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Photoshop

ChatGPT

Runway

Pika

Job description

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

Join a fast-paced creative environment where performance, experimentation, and creative volume drive results. As a Direct Response Video Editor, you will primarily produce compelling short-form video ads for paid social platforms while also creating effective static ad creatives to support rapid testing. You will transform user-generated content, testimonials, product demonstrations, and founder-led footage into conversion-focused advertising assets. Working closely with growth specialists and creative strategists, you will develop new hooks, messaging angles, and calls to action to help identify winning concepts. You will also leverage AI-powered tools to accelerate ideation, editing, and production without compromising effectiveness. This role is ideal for a versatile, performance-minded creative who thrives on speed, continuous iteration, and measurable impact.

Accountabilities

• Direct response video editing: Produce short-form advertising videos for Meta, TikTok, and other paid social platforms, prioritizing engagement and conversion.

• Creative production: Edit user-generated content, testimonials, product demonstrations, and founder-led videos into compelling, audience-focused ads.

• Creative testing and iteration: Develop multiple variations of hooks, calls to action, messaging angles, and video concepts to support ongoing performance testing.

• AI-assisted workflows: Use tools such as ChatGPT, Runway, Pika, and Descript to accelerate ideation, scripting, editing, and content production.

• Scriptwriting and ad copy: Write or adapt scripts and advertising copy to communicate product benefits, strengthen messaging, and encourage action.

• Static ad design: Create high-converting static creatives for paid social campaigns, adapting layouts, headlines, and offers to generate multiple testable variations.

• Creative systems and templates: Use established templates, creative production systems, and inspiration libraries to produce consistent, on-brand assets efficiently.

• Asset sourcing and organization: Gather, organize, and manage user-generated content, stock footage, B-roll, hooks, and other creative materials.

• Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with strategists and growth teams to execute creative concepts aligned with campaign objectives and performance goals.

• Performance-driven improvement: Incorporate feedback and available campaign insights to refine creatives, improve production efficiency, and maintain a consistent volume of deliverables.

• Project ownership: Manage multiple creative assignments, prioritize tasks effectively, and deliver high-quality work within agreed deadlines.

Requirements

• Professional experience: At least two years of experience editing direct response video advertisements for direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands.

• Video editing portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating paid social video advertising, creative versatility, and performance-oriented storytelling.

• Static advertising experience: Practical experience designing static ad creatives for Meta advertising campaigns.

• Editing software: Proficiency with at least one professional or widely used editing tool, such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, or Adobe After Effects.

• Design skills: Working knowledge of Photoshop and the ability to create clear, visually effective static advertising assets.

• Performance marketing knowledge: Strong understanding of hooks, calls to action, creative angles, and the principles behind conversion-focused advertising.

• Copywriting ability: Experience writing, adapting, or refining scripts and copy for advertising creatives.

• AI tool familiarity: Experience with or a strong working knowledge of AI-powered creative tools, such as ChatGPT, Runway, or Pika.

• Time management: Ability to work quickly, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and consistently produce several creative assets per week.

• Communication skills: Strong English communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Creative mindset: A performance-driven approach that prioritizes measurable results alongside visual quality.

• Adaptability and initiative: Resourcefulness in working with raw assets, openness to feedback, and a willingness to experiment and improve continuously.

Nice to have:

• Experience with motion graphics.

• Familiarity with creative research and production platforms such as Creative OS, Foreplay, Butter, or AdCreative.ai.

• Understanding of marketing funnels, offers, and paid social advertising strategy.

Benefits

• Creative ownership: Contribute directly to the development and testing of advertising concepts designed to improve campaign performance.

• AI-enabled workflows: Work with modern AI tools to accelerate creative production and explore more efficient ways of working.

• Varied creative work: Combine video editing, static ad design, scripting, and creative experimentation.

• Collaborative environment: Work alongside strategists and growth specialists in a fast-moving, performance-focused setting.

• Continuous learning: Develop your skills through iterative testing, feedback, and exposure to diverse creative approaches.

• Work flexibility: The original listing does not specify remote, hybrid, or on-site arrangements; the work setup for Poland-based candidates should be confirmed.

• Salary and compensation: Not specified in the original listing and should be confirmed with the hiring team.

• Healthcare, paid leave, and other benefits: Not specified and should be confirmed during the recruitment process.