Short-Form Video Editor | UK hours

VirtuHire; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 664,000 - 1,063,000; Full time

Job summary

VirtuHire is seeking a Short-Form Video Editor for a UK-based client. You will transform long-form footage into sharp, on-brand edits tailored for UK humour and pacing, optimizing for TikTok, Reels and Shorts. Expect high-volume workflow with fast feedback cycles and strict brand guidelines.

You will demonstrate a strong showreel, expert use of Premiere Pro and CapCut, and a keen eye for English-language timing and hooks. Remote work with UK hours is supported.

Qualifications

• 2+ years editing short-form social content.
• Portfolio/showreel of TikTok/Instagram Shorts with measurable performance.
• Excellent written and spoken English with British humour and cultural references.

Responsibilities

• Review long-form footage and pull strongest moments for short-form content.
• Edit high volumes of vertical video for TikTok, Reels, Shorts to daily/weekly targets.
• Write and time captions, overlays, hooks and CTAs to match tone and UK audience.
• Apply sound, music, transitions and pacing suited to each platform.
• Produce multiple variations of a concept for testing.
• Self-check against brief and brand guidelines to reduce revisions.
• Turn around feedback quickly within working day.
• Keep footage and project files organized in storage tools.
• Stay across TikTok and Instagram trends and UK culture.

Skills

Editing short-form

UK audience tone

English proficiency

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.

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.