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Calm Minds Initiative

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 134,000 - 201,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Calm Minds Initiative in Cape Town seeks a energetic Short-Form Video Creator to craft engaging 15-60 second videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. You will ideate, shoot on a smartphone, edit, post, and optimize content across all three platforms.

You should be fluent with the platforms, ready to learn, and able to commit to a high-volume content schedule. Basic editing skills with CapCut or similar apps will help you grow our reach.

Qualifications

  • Must be able to commit to a high-volume content schedule.
  • Native user of TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
  • Have access to a smartphone and basic editing skills.

Responsibilities

  • Ideate & Create: Brainstorm and produce 15–60 second videos weekly across three platforms.
  • Monitor viral trends and adapt content quickly.
  • Oversee the full production cycle from filming to posting and optimization.
  • Analyze performance data to improve video quality and reach.

Skills

TikTok familiarity
Instagram Reels
YouTube Shorts
Video editing basics
Smartphone filming

Tools

CapCut

Job description

We are looking for an energetic, highly motivated individual ready to commit the time and effort needed to become our next Short-Form Video Creator across Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. If you live on these platforms, are eager to learn, and can dedicate the time, this role is for you!

Responsibilities:
  • Ideate & Create: Brainstorm and execute a high volume of engaging, on-trend videos (15-60 seconds) weekly.
  • Rapid Adaptation: Monitor viral trends, sounds, and challenges, and quickly turn them into relevant content.
  • Full Production Cycle: Manage the entire process from shooting footage (often on a mobile device) to final editing, posting, and optimizing across all three platforms.
  • Learn & Grow: Be proactive in analyzing content performance and applying insights to constantly improve video quality and reach.
What We’re Looking For (Motivation Over Experience):
  • Motivation & Time Commitment: This is the most important part. You must have the time, drive, and enthusiasm to commit to a high-volume content schedule.
  • Platform Fluency: You’re a native user of TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts. You understand what goes viral and why.
  • Basic Technical Skills: You have access to a smartphone and know how to use basic in-app or simple editing tools (like CapCut) to add text, music, and graphics.
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