Remote Video Editor: Craft Impactful Stories

Placements24

Polokwane

Hybrid

ZAR 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives
Fully remote position
Professional development opportunities
Access to modern editing software
Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled and creative Video Editor to join our fully remote production team. You will transform raw footage into engaging videos for social media, websites, and digital ads, collaborating with content creators to ensure brand-aligned storytelling from your home office.

The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio and proficiency with Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve, plus After Effects for motion graphics.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Video Editor with a strong portfolio.
  • Excellent storytelling, pacing, and visual composition.
  • Remote collaboration and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Edit raw footage into polished videos for online channels.
  • Incorporate graphics, animations, music, sound effects, and voiceovers.
  • Color correct and grade footage for a professional look.
  • Collaborate with content creators and marketing teams to align with brand vision.
  • Optimize video files for different platforms and specs.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest editing techniques and trends.

Skills

Video editing
Storytelling
Remote collaboration
Social-media editing

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro
Final Cut Pro
DaVinci Resolve
Adobe After Effects

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled and creative Video Editor to join our fully remote production team. You will transform raw footage into engaging videos for social media, websites, and digital ads, collaborating with content creators to ensure brand-aligned storytelling from your home office.

The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio and proficiency with Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve, plus After Effects for motion graphics.

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