Short Form Video
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 R24,050 – R55,500 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
Role: Short-Form Video Editor
Priority Location: South Africa & Latin America
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Flexible schedule with required availability for team meetings aligned to Eastern Standard Time (EST) | Typical team meetings around 11:00 AM EST
Salary Range: Base Salary: $1,300 - $3,000 USD ($) per month + performance bonuses (up to $1,000/month)(The final offer is at the client’s discretion and depends on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.)
Type of contract:Independent Contractor
* Edit high-volume short-form video advertisements for paid social campaigns
* Create engaging content optimized for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and other digital channels
* Incorporate motion graphics, animations, visual effects, and design elements into video content
* Collaborate with the marketing and creative teams to execute campaign concepts
* Ensure all content aligns with brand guidelines and performance objectives
* Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
* Apply feedback efficiently while maintaining high creative standards
* Optimize workflow and turnaround times to support a fast-paced production environment
* Participate in team meetings and creative reviews
* Maintain organized project files and version control
Requirements:
Essential Skills and Experience
* Proven experience editing short-form video content for paid advertising campaigns
* Strong understanding of direct-response marketing and performance-driven creative
* Experience with motion graphics and animation
* Basic graphic design capabilities
* Strong storytelling and pacing skills
* Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
* Excellent attention to detail
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Comfortable receiving and implementing feedback quickly
Technical Requirements
* Advanced proficiency in industry-standard editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, or similar)
* Powerful computer capable of handling large video files efficiently
* Reliable high-speed internet connection
* Professional remote working setup
Preferred Attributes:
* Experience working within coaching, information products, digital education, or online business industries
* Growth-oriented mindset with a desire to continuously improve
* Comfortable in a direct, no-nonsense, high-performance culture
* Ability to learn quickly and adapt to evolving creative requirements
* Strong sense of accountability and ownership
* Service-oriented attitude with a focus on delivering results
What Success Looks Like:
* Consistently delivering high-quality ad creatives on time
* Producing content that contributes to campaign performance and business growth
* Operating with minimal supervision while maintaining exceptional standards
* Collaborating effectively with a globally distributed remote team
* Helping the company scale its internal creative production capabilities as it grows from a team of approximately 5 editors to 10+ editors over time.
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 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.
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 686 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →