🇿🇦 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 R18,500 – R22,200 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

Senior Paid Media Editor

Calling All Editing Wizards!

Join our clients growing digital marketing agency as a Senior Paid Media Editor!

They are seeking a creative and detail-oriented editor who specializes in crafting high-impact video and still image content for paid search, social media, and TikTok campaigns. Your work will help our clients stand out and drive measurable results across today’s most dynamic platforms.

What You’ll Do:

● Edit and enhance raw video footage and still images into polished, high-performing assets

for paid search, social media (including Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok), and other digital

ad placements.

● Develop compelling narratives and visual stories tailored to short-form formats and

platform-specific best practices.

● Collaborate closely with our paid media, creative, and strategy teams to ensure all content

aligns with campaign goals, brand guidelines, and client objectives.

● Optimize videos and images for various ad specs, aspect ratios, and audience engagement

strategies.

● Stay current on the latest trends in video editing, social media content, and paid media

creative.

● Assist with editing and supporting our company branding, organic social media content and

other various internal content editing & design support.

Bonus Points If You Have:

● Proven experience editing for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other short-form

social platforms.

● Familiarity with paid media creative requirements and best practices for ad performance.

● Skills in motion graphics or animation (a plus, not required).

● Experience with A/B testing creative variations for paid campaigns.

● Copywriting skills to ideate unique hooks and messaging for our creatives.

● Have knowledge of health and wellness brands and their messaging.

What We Offer:

● Remote work with a fun, US-based digital marketing agency.

● Competitive salary and benefits, including on-time payments and potential performance

bonuses.

● Ongoing learning and development opportunities!

● Monthly compensation of $1000-1200 depending on experience

Must be able to work PST-EST hours

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 R18,500/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,000/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 685 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →