🇿🇦 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 R14,800 – R18,500 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

Position:Video Editor

Work Hours: M-F, with some overlap with the Central Time (CT) zone and the remainder of the work being asynchronous.

Salary Range: $800-1000 per month (Philippines) and$1000-1500 per month (South Africa/LATAM)

ABOUT THE COMPANY

We serve people who bring beauty into the world.Architects, designers, builders, and landscape architects do work that outlasts them: spaces that shelter dreams, homes that hold memories. That work deserves to be seen.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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* Edit raw footage into short-form video content for social media that reflects the quality of our clients' work
* Find the story in every project: shape narrative, pacing, and atmosphere to match each brand's unique point of view
* Repurpose and reimagine existing footage into platform-ready content without losing what makes it feel elevated
* Concept and execute video ideas independently, bringing creative direction to life without needing it handed to you
* Own projects start to finish (from first cut to final delivery!) and hold yourself to the deadline
QUALIFICATIONS:
* At least 1 year of experience in video editing and/or content creation.
* Adobe Premiere Pro is your primary tool
* You have a genuine point of view on what makes video great, and the technical chops to back it up
* You stay close to what's happening in video, design, and culture (not to chase trends, but to know when to use them and when to ignore them!)
* Feedback sharpens your work, it doesn't deflate you
* You can hold multiple projects at once without letting quality slip
* You care about the craft of the people we serve: their work excites you, and that shows in what you make
* High-speed internet connection (ideally 150+ Mbps, but flexible).
* Device with at least an i5 processor or an M1 chip if using a MacBook.
NICE TO HAVE:Up-to-date knowledge of the latest video trends, techniques, and technologies.

EXAMPLES:

Work we’ve done for our customers:
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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 R14,800/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($800/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 828 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →