🇿🇦 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 R24,050 – R37,000 ZAR. This role is suited for junior-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

Customer-Facing Video Content Creator & YouTube SEO Specialist

Location:Remote | LATAM | South Africa

Working Hours:Flexible (8:00 AM–5:00 PM / 9:00 AM–5:00 PM / 9:00 AM–6:00 PM)

Salary Range:$1,300 - $2,000/month

Role Overview:We are looking for a creative, hands-on Video Content Creator who can work directly with clients while transforming long-form video and audio content into engaging short-form clips for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, TikTok, and Facebook. The ideal candidate combines editing skills, storytelling, and YouTube SEO knowledge to maximize audience engagement. This role is client-facing and requires coaching clients to capture content effectively.

Responsibilities:
* Edit and repurpose long-form content into short-form videos (shorts/reels) with a raw, authentic feel.
* Apply YouTube SEO strategies: titles, descriptions, tags, and thumbnails to maximize visibility and engagement.
* Conduct client-facing sessions to coach clients on recording content and refining messaging.
* Use tools like CapCut, Opus Clips, or similar editing software to streamline workflow.
* Add hooks, call-to-actions, captions, and graphics that elevate the content.
* Source and integrate supporting visuals (images, graphics, approved assets) as needed.
* Collaborate with the team to maintain brand voice, target audience alignment, and campaign objectives.
* Stay current with trends in short-form video editing, content marketing, and YouTube SEO.
Requirements:
* 1–3 years of experience in video editing or content creation, preferably with social media or marketing content.
* Proficiency in CapCut, Opus Clips, or similar video editing software.
* Strong storytelling abilities: hooks, pacing, delivery, and calls-to-action.
* Excellent design sensibility and ability to match visuals with messaging.
* Strong English communication skills for captions, coaching, and client interaction.
* Ability to maintain a professional yet authentic, engaging style in client-facing scenarios.
* Organizational skills to manage content libraries and video assets.
* Self-starter with attention to detail and creative problem-solving.
* Curiosity or experience with YouTube SEO and audience engagement strategies.
* Portfolio or examples of previous work demonstrating editing, social media content, or client-facing interactions.
Preferred Skills:
* Knowledge of motion graphics or light animation for text/graphics overlays.
* Familiarity with social media trends and platform-specific best practices.
* Understanding of marketing principles and audience engagement strategies.
Assessment Task:Candidates will be asked to create a 3-minute short-form video from a provided coaching snippet to demonstrate editing skills, storytelling, and YouTube SEO understanding.

Tips for South African Applicants

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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.

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Salary in Context

At R24,050/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,300/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

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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.

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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 614 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →