Short-Form Video Editor | UK hours

VirtuHire; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 612,000 - 831,000; Full time

Job summary

VirtuHire is seeking a Short-Form Video Editor to transform long-form footage into punchy, on-brand edits for TikTok, Reels and Shorts, tailored to UK humour and pacing. You will craft captions, hooks and calls to action to match the brand voice, ensuring fast turnarounds and high-volume output.

The role requires a proven ability to deliver multiple variations per concept, keep files organized, and stay current with UK trends. A strong portfolio demonstrating platform-native edits is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years editing short-form social content for consumer brands or agencies.
• Portfolio showing TikTok/Reels content with measurable performance.
• Proficient in Premiere Pro, CapCut, After Effects or DaVinci Resolve.
• Strong written and spoken English with British humor and cultural references.
• Ability to work at pace and high volume without quality loss.

Responsibilities

• Review long-form footage and pull strongest moments for short-form edits.
• Edit vertical video for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.
• Write on-screen captions, overlays, hooks and CTAs.
• Apply sound, music, pacing and transitions per platform.
• Produce multiple variations for testing.
• Self-check against brief and brand guidelines to reduce revisions.
• Turn around feedback quickly within the same day where possible.
• Keep footage and project files organised in storage and project management tools.
• Stay updated on TikTok and Instagram trends and UK culture.

Skills

Short-form video editing

UK humour awareness

Fast-paced workflow

Brand-consistent captions

English writing

Tools

Premiere Pro

CapCut

After Effects

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

Our client in the UK is looking for a Short-Form Video Editor to turn raw footage into scroll-stopping short-form content that sounds and feels like the client. You will take long-form footage (typically clips of around two hours) and cut it into punchy, on-brand videos that land UK humour, pacing and hooks first time, so the London team spends its time on ideas rather than rounds of feedback.

Key responsibilities

• Review long-form footage and pull out the strongest moments, reactions and hooks for short-form content.
• Edit high volumes of vertical video for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, to agreed daily or weekly output targets
• Write and time on-screen captions, text overlays, hooks and calls to action that match the tone and UK audience
• Apply sound, music, trending audio, pacing and transitions that suit each platform and format
• Produce multiple variations of a concept (different hooks, CTAs or cuts) for testing.
• Self-check every video against the brief and brand guidelines before submission, cutting down QC and revision cycles
• Turn feedback around quickly within the same working day where possible
• Keep footage, project files and exports organised in storage and project management tools
• Keep across TikTok and Instagram trends, formats and UK culture, and bring ideas to the team
  

Requirements

What you will bring

• 2+ years editing short-form social content, ideally for a consumer, entertainment or e-commerce brand, or an agency.
• A portfolio or showreel of TikTok / Reels content with measurable performance
• Strong command of Premiere Pro, CapCut, After Effects or DaVinci Resolve
• Excellent written and spoken English, with a natural feel for British humour, slang and cultural references.
• Proven ability to work at pace and volume without losing quality
• Reliable home setup and connectivity and availability on UK hours
  

Nice to have

• Experience with UGC and creator-led content
• Motion graphics or basic animation
• Familiarity with games, board games or party culture
• Basic understanding of paid social creative testing
  

How success is measured

• Videos delivered against agreed volume targets
• First-time approval rate and reduction in QC comments
• Turnaround time from footage to finished edit
• Content performance (views, watch time, engagement) over time