Short-Form Video Editor: Trends, AI & Bold Storytelling

Team5pm; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

SAMY X is seeking a Mid-level Short Form Video Editor to shape stories and collaborate with global creatives. You will cut footage, sharpen scripts, and bring fresh ideas from current social trends.

You will work with generative AI and automation to enhance workflows, contributing to episodes across TikTok, Snapchat, META, and YouTube. Join a bold, curious team pushing creative boundaries.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of video editing experience in social platforms (TikTok, Snapchat, META, YouTube).
• Ability to translate scripts into social-first videos and stay ahead of trends.
• Experience with editing and sound editing; strong sense for what keeps audiences watching.

Responsibilities

• Edit short-form video content for all social platforms (TikTok, Snapchat, META, YouTube).
• Inspire creatives to elevate scripts and videos with fresh ideas.
• Stay on top of current trends and bring them into the work.
• Explore generative AI tools and automations and help teammates learn them.
• Take ownership from first cut to final delivery and collaborate with global teams.
• Contribute social knowledge and support long-form YouTube content.

Skills

Video editing

Social platforms

Storytelling

Creative collaboration

English fluency

Generative AI interest

Team collaboration

Proactiveness

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

CapCut

Job description

SAMY X is seeking a Mid-level Short Form Video Editor to shape stories and collaborate with global creatives. You will cut footage, sharpen scripts, and bring fresh ideas from current social trends.

You will work with generative AI and automation to enhance workflows, contributing to episodes across TikTok, Snapchat, META, and YouTube. Join a bold, curious team pushing creative boundaries.