Narrative Video Editor—Retention‑Driven Storytelling

Seen.tv; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Seen TV in Cape Town is seeking an exceptional video editor with a distinct style and strong narrative instincts. You will shape how stories unfold through edit, pacing, and emotional arcs, working closely with producers and creatives to push ideas further.

You are a narrative editor first, must understand retention, pacing, and why people stay, and bring work that has reached at least 1M views online.

Qualifications

• Video editor with strong narrative sense.
• Experience with audience retention and pacing.
• Able to collaborate with producers and creatives.
• Portfolio with at least 1M views.

Responsibilities

• Edit short-form and long-form videos that keep audiences watching through.
• Shape narrative, pacing, suspense, and emotional arcs.
• Collaborate closely with producers to push ideas.
• Know when to cut hard and when to let moments breathe.

Skills

Narrative editing

Storytelling instincts

Audience retention

Pacing

Collaboration

Job description

Seen TV in Cape Town is seeking an exceptional video editor with a distinct style and strong narrative instincts. You will shape how stories unfold through edit, pacing, and emotional arcs, working closely with producers and creatives to push ideas further.

You are a narrative editor first, must understand retention, pacing, and why people stay, and bring work that has reached at least 1M views online.