Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote contract position at Content Mindset is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. The estimated monthly salary is R231 – R270 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

Hi there! Please read this entire job posting before applying.

Content Mindset is a small but growing video editing agency. We partner with social media teams to handle 100% of their video editing needs. You will be working alongside a team of editors.

We are hiring a freelance short-form video editor dedicated to one of our clients: a bourbon and whiskey brand with a YouTube channel of 500K+ subscribers.

What you'll be doing:
* Clipping the brand's content into short-form vertical videos
Clipping the brand's content into short-form vertical videos
* Editing 6 to 7 shorts per week
Editing 6 to 7 shorts per week
* Following the brand's style guide, editing tutorial, and reference edits
Following the brand's style guide, editing tutorial, and reference edits
* Adding and proofreading captions on every short
Adding and proofreading captions on every short

Here is an example of what you'd be working on:

We are looking for a video editor that can take on last minute edits when we receive them. You might be assigned an edit that is due later the same day. You might be assigned an edit on Friday and it's expected to be finished by Monday. For this reason, we encourage editors that have flexible, freelancer schedules to apply.

Pay:

This is a freelance role paid per short, at $25 USD per short. At 6 to 7 shorts per week, that's $150 to $175 USD per week. We also give our editors a $10 weekly bonus, just for being a part of the team. Payment is always sent Friday evening PST. We also host our team meetings Friday evening PST.

Here are the requirements for this role:
* Adobe Premiere Pro 2026
Adobe Premiere Pro 2026
* Flexible schedule, can take on last minute edits
Flexible schedule, can take on last minute edits
* Very communicative, likes to be a part of a team
Very communicative, likes to be a part of a team
* Fluent / Almost Fluent English speakerPremiere captioning isn't the best with grammar, you'd be expected to correct this on your own
Fluent / Almost Fluent English speaker
* Premiere captioning isn't the best with grammar, you'd be expected to correct this on your own
Premiere captioning isn't the best with grammar, you'd be expected to correct this on your own
* Comfortable with large file sizes (50+ GB in some cases)
Comfortable with large file sizes (50+ GB in some cases)
* Open to working with us long term
Open to working with us long term

How to apply:

The only way to apply is through our application form.

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If you do not fill out the form, we will not consider your application. We will reach out to people who are a good fit via email.

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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 R231/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($150/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 Content Mindset

Content Mindset is a company in the Content Creator industry that hires remote workers from South Africa.

Video Editor for Whiskey Brand