Video Editor (Meta, TikTok)

Keen; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Performance Video Editor to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll transform raw footage into captivating videos that drive audience engagement and conversions. Collaborating closely with creative strategists, you'll develop strong briefs and ensure all content aligns with brand messaging. With a focus on performance marketing, you'll leverage data insights to continuously refine video strategies. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of creativity and data-driven marketing, all while enjoying a hybrid work environment and a variety of benefits.

Benefits

Medical Aid Stipend

Birthday Off

Professional Development

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in social media video editing.
• Strong portfolio of performance-driven video content.

Responsibilities

• Edit engaging videos for Meta, TikTok, and AppLovin.
• Optimize video content for maximum engagement.

Skills

Video Editing

Social Media Advertising

Creative Storytelling

Data-Driven Marketing

Project Management

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Platform-Specific Editing Apps

Job description

Welcome to Keen, where art meets science. We're more than just another service provider or an outsourcing company. Keen acts as an integral extension of our clients' teams and business goals. Join our group of tastemakers specializing in digital marketing, creative, and customer experience, driving growth for our global clientele. Our vision is an ambitious one: to have best-in-class leaders and a culture of delivering excellence globally.

If you live at the intersection of editing artistry and data-driven marketing, and your idea of fun is turning raw footage into scroll-stopping, thumb-tapping videos - this one is for you.

Join a global team of digital experts where creativity meets conversion, and help our clients grow through stunning visual content on platforms like TikTok, Meta, and AppLovin.

Role Description

As a Performance Video Editor specializing in platforms like Meta, TikTok, and AppLovin, you will play a crucial role in crafting engaging video content designed to maximize audience engagement and drive conversions. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker with a robust understanding of social media advertising and conversion strategies, able to transform raw footage into compelling narratives that resonate with users and prompt action.

This is more than just cutting footage. You'll help tell stories that move people and move the needle.

Responsibilities:

• Edit video content: Take raw footage and create captivating videos tailored for performance advertising on Meta, TikTok, and AppLovin that grab attention and encourage user interactions
• Repurpose creative content: Repurpose influencer creative, social posts, and UGC (user-generated content) into performance marketing ads, using insights from previous content as a guide.
• Optimize video performance: Utilize insights and analytics to refine video content for maximum engagement and conversion rates, ensuring we continuously improve our creative output
• Develop strong creative briefs: Collaborate with the creative strategist to understand campaign goals and tailor video content to fit specific objectives and audience segments
• Adhere to brand guidelines: Ensure all videos align with brand messaging and aesthetics while maintaining creative flexibility to resonate with diverse audiences
• Keep pace with trends: Stay updated on current trends and best practices in social media advertising and video content creation to innovate and keep our campaigns relevant
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with marketing, design, and performance teams to align video strategy with overall campaign objectives and performance goals
  
  
  

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience editing video for social media advertising, especially Meta and TikTok
• A strong portfolio showcasing performance-driven video content
• Experience in social ads in the e-commerce, beauty, or consumer goods space.
• Expertise in tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and platform-specific editing apps
• A deep understanding of video metrics and how to optimize for performance
• Creative storytelling skills paired with strategic thinking
• Comfortable working under pressure, managing multiple projects, and meeting tight deadlines
  
  
  

Benefits

• Hybrid remote/in-office
• Medical aid stipend
• Birthday off
• Professional development & training opportunities
• & More being added!