Video Editor

Scale Army Careers; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency is seeking a Video Editor to craft high-quality short-form videos that embody luxury aesthetics. The role demands proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, with 2+ years of experience in video editing focused on social media. Candidates will collaborate with marketing teams and should have a grasp of luxury brand storytelling. This role is fully remote with a working schedule of 9 AM - 5 PM EST.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of video editing experience focusing on short-form content for social media.
• Prior experience with luxury brands and understanding of high-end audiences.

Responsibilities

• Create visually engaging short-form videos for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
• Integrate motion graphics and animation to enhance storytelling.
• Ensure video outputs maintain the brand's refined, high-end visual style.
• Adapt content for various formats while maintaining creative consistency.
• Optimize videos for engagement and platform specifications.
• Collaborate with creative and marketing teams on content strategy.
• Implement feedback to meet brand standards.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Motion graphics

Visual storytelling

Attention to aesthetic detail

Platform optimization

Creativity

Collaboration

Job description

Role Overview

The Video Editor will create and optimize high-quality short-form video content for social media platforms, showcasing the brand's luxurious identity.

This role will focus on stylistic precision, motion graphics, and visually engaging storytelling that resonates with high-end audiences.

The Video Editor will collaborate closely with creative and marketing teams to ensure all content aligns with brand direction and visual standards.

Location

Fully Remote | 9 AM - 5 PM EST

Key Responsibilities

Create visually engaging short‑form videos for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.

Integrate motion graphics and animation to enhance storytelling and reflect the brand's luxury aesthetic.

Ensure all video outputs maintain the brand's refined, high‑end visual style.

Adapt content to meet the specific requirements across various formats and social platforms while maintaining creative consistency.

Optimize videos for engagement, platform specifications, and visual performance.

Partner with creative and marketing teams to align on content strategy and brand vision.

Implement feedback and revisions to ensure videos meet brand standards and campaign objectives.

Qualifications

Experience

2+ years of video editing experience, with a focus on short‑form content for social media.

Prior experience creating content for luxury brands and understanding a high‑end audience.

Skills

Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.

Skilled in motion graphics and animation for digital content.

Exceptional visual storytelling ability with attention to aesthetic detail.

Understanding of platform‑specific requirements and optimization techniques.

Collaborative, detail‑oriented, and adaptable to creative direction and feedback.

What Success Looks Like

Consistently producing high‑quality short‑form videos that embody the brand's luxury aesthetic.

Delivering content that increases engagement and reinforces the brand's digital presence.

Meeting deadlines while maintaining precision, creativity, and collaboration.

Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join a world‑class creative agency that shapes the visual identities of leading luxury brands.

As the Video Editor, you'll play a key role in defining the brand's digital storytelling and creating content that captivates audiences worldwide.

Application Process

To be considered for this role these steps need to be followed:

• Fill in the application form.
• Record a video showcasing your skill sets.