Video Content Editor – Podcasts & Social Media

Growth Troops; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Growth Troops is seeking a talented Video Content Editor to craft engaging audiovisual stories from podcasts and other media. This full-time, remote role requires expertise in video and audio editing, with a passion for creating content that educates and engages audiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of video/audio editing experience.
• Proficient in Adobe tools.
• Strong grasp of storytelling and brand voice.

Responsibilities

• Edit long-form podcast episodes and produce short-form clips.
• Enhance content with visual and audio editing.
• Collaborate with the creative team on show flow.

Skills

Video Editing

Audio Editing

Content Strategy

Storytelling

Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro

Data Analysis

Time Management

Communication

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Audition

Job description

Location: Remote (Available During U.S. Business Hours)

Reports To: Head of Content or Executive Producer

Type: Full-Time

The Role

We’re looking for a Video Content Editor who can craft exceptional audio-visual stories from interviews, expert discussions, and brand media. In this role, you’ll shape the way our podcast and video content comes to life—handling everything from post-production to platform-specific optimization.

This is a high-ownership role for someone who’s fluent in YouTube storytelling, skilled in short-form editing, and passionate about content that educates, engages, and converts.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit long-form podcast episodes into engaging audio and video formats
• Produce short-form clips that capture key moments and drive distribution on TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube Shorts
• Enhance content with color correction, motion graphics, audio leveling, and creative cuts
• Maintain file structures, asset libraries, and delivery timelines across a growing volume of content
• Collaborate with the creative team to shape show flow, visuals, and pacing
• Monitor metrics like watch time, CTR, and audience retention to iterate on format
• Act as a quality gatekeeper for everything we publish—visually and sonically
• Support marketing efforts with video assets tailored to campaign goals
• Optimize workflows and templates to increase editing efficiency
  
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of video/audio editing experience in a content-driven environment
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, and similar tools
• Demonstrated experience producing content that performs across social and thought leadership channels
• Solid grasp of content strategy, storytelling, and brand voice
• Strong time management and communication in a remote team setting
• Analytical mindset—comfortable using data to guide creative evolution
  
  

Preferred

• Experience in B2B media or SaaS industries
• Working knowledge of SEO and tagging best practices for YouTube and podcasts
• Experience mentoring or reviewing the work of other editors
• Systems thinker who thrives on operational improvement