Ad Creative
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R33,300 – R44,400 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Position Ad Creative Editor
Location: LATAM/SA
Salary: $1800 - $2500
The Role
You will be our dedicated ad editor. Your sole focus is taking raw video footage, ad copy, and creative direction and turning them into high-volume, high-converting ad variations for Meta and TikTok. You are not editing YouTube videos or organic social content -- your entire job is ads. We follow a modular ad creation framework: we film batches of hooks (5-15 seconds), bodies (30-60 seconds), and CTAs (5-10 seconds) separately, and you assemble them into hundreds of unique ad combinations. You will also create static image ads, add text overlays, b-roll, and other visual elements that drive conversions. Current ad performance insight: raw, authentic-style ads are significantly outperforming polished, produced content. We lean heavily into the raw style -- do not over-produce.
What You'll Do
• Take raw footage dumps (hooks, bodies, CTAs) and edit them into polished,
platform-ready ad creatives
• Assemble modular ad variations by mixing and matching hooks, bodies, and CTAs to produce ~100 ad variations per week
• Deliver every ad in two versions: overlay (text overlays, b-roll, photos) and clean (raw footage only)
• Add text overlays, captions, and visual effects that enhance ad performance (bold
callouts, before/after reveals, progress bars)
• Match visual elements to copy -- when the script says 'I used to weigh 315 lbs,' you cut to the 315 lb photo/video. This intuition is critical.
• Create static ad images and carousel creatives as needed (1080x1080 for Meta feed)
• Deliver finished ads in correct specs for Meta (1:1, 4:5, 9:16) and TikTok (9:16)
• Organize and maintain a clean asset library (footage, photos, graphics) in Google Drive with clear naming conventions
• Deliver completed ad batches to the media buyer with clear file names and batch counts via Slack
• Ensure FTC compliance: 'Results may vary' disclaimer on all transformation and
testimonial content
• Self-manage your workflow. You receive footage and copy; we expect finished ads with minimal back-and-forth.
What We're Looking For
• Proficiency in video editing software (CapCut, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or
similar). Speed matters -- you need to be fast.
• Experience editing short-form video ads for Meta and/or TikTok. You understand
pacing, hooks, pattern interrupts, and what makes someone stop scrolling.
• Strong eye for direct response creative. You know the difference between 'pretty' and 'converting.' You have seen enough winning ads to know what good looks like.
• Visual-to-copy matching intuition. When you hear a line about a past struggle, you
instinctively reach for the corresponding photo or clip. This skill is non-negotiable.
• Attention to detail. No typos in overlays. No misaligned text. No audio issues. What you deliver must be ready to launch.
• Self-management and communication. You work asynchronously with a small remote team. You hit deadlines, flag issues proactively, and manage your own workload.
• Comfort with high volume. This is not a '3 ads per week' role. We produce ~100
variations per week. You need to be comfortable with that pace.
Nice to Have
• Experience with fitness or health brands
• Familiarity with modular ad frameworks (hooks + bodies + CTAs)
• Experience with Meta Ad Library research and competitor creative analysis
• Basic motion graphics or After Effects skills
• Understanding of ad metrics (CTR, hook rate, hold rate, ROAS) and how creative
decisions impact them
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R33,300/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,800/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 608 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →