Podcast Video Editor – Short-Form & Platform Optimization

Growth Troops; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled Podcast Video Editor to transform long B2B podcasts into engaging short-form videos for platforms like LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. This remote, full-time position requires applicants to have a strong editorial eye and experience with popular video editing tools. Candidates should be adaptable and able to work within tight deadlines while delivering polished content that resonates with audiences across various platforms.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of video editing experience with a strong portfolio.
• Fluency with key editing tools is essential.
• Ability to work during U.S. time zones and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Cut short-form clips from long-form B2B podcasts.
• Add motion graphics and brand elements to videos.
• Edit content to match platform-specific formats.

Skills

Video Editing

Visual Storytelling

Motion Graphics

Organizational Skills

Tools

Adobe Premiere

After Effects

Final Cut Pro

Job description

Podcast Video Editor – Short-Form & Platform Optimization

Remote | Full-Time | Must Overlap with U.S. Time Zones
Short-Form Video | LinkedIn · TikTok · YouTube Shorts

Turn expert conversations into high-performing video content.

We’re hiring a Podcast Video Editor to repurpose long-form B2B podcasts into scroll-stopping short-form content across LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts. If you know how to extract the best 60 seconds from a 60-minute interview—and make it look polished, branded, and platform-native—you’re our ideal candidate.

This is a fully remote, full-time role for a technically skilled editor with a sharp editorial eye and a deep understanding of what drives engagement across today’s video platforms.

What You’ll Do

• Cut short-form video clips from long-form B2B podcast recordings

• Add motion graphics, captions, transitions, and brand elements

• Edit to match platform-specific formats, pacing, and tone

• Collaborate with content leads to identify key moments worth amplifying

• Iterate based on analytics and performance insights

• Manage deadlines across multiple projects in a fast-moving workflow

What You Bring

• 2–4 years of video editing experience, with a short-form or social-first portfolio

• Fluency with editing tools like Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, etc.

• Strong sense of visual storytelling, especially for business/professional content

• Understanding of TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels formats

• Ability to stay organized, hit deadlines, and work independently

• Available to work during U.S. time zones

Bonus Points

• Experience editing B2B, SaaS, or startup-focused content

• Familiarity with audience growth strategies on LinkedIn or YouTube

• Strong editorial instincts and confidence working with raw conversation footage