Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R46,250 – R55,500 ZAR. 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: Video Editor

Priority Location:South Africa / Philippines / Eastern Europe

Working Hours:Monday to Friday10AM- 2PM CET

Salary Range:$2,500 – $3,000 USD/month

Type of contract:Independent Contractor

Type of job:Remote

About the Company:

Our client isbuilding an in-house creative team to produce best-in-class ad creatives for its growing portfolio of ecommerce brands. The team operates in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment where creative output directly impacts revenue.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a highly skilledVideo Editorwith strong performance marketing instincts and experience creating conversion-focused ad creatives.

This role is not just about making videos look good, it's about creating ads that stop the scroll, hold attention, and drive conversions.

You’ll work closely with the Creative Strategist to turn structured briefs into high-performing video and static creatives for Meta platforms, while leveraging AI tools to improve creative quality, speed, and scalability.

Role Overview:

You will take structured creative briefs and turn them into high-performing ad creatives.

This role is about performance, not just editing skill.

You should understand:
* What makes someone stop scrolling
* What keeps them watching
* What drives clicks and conversions
Key Responsibilities:
* Edit high-performing video ads for Meta platforms
* Execute creative briefs with speed, accuracy, and strong attention to detail
* Optimize creatives for:Hooks (first 1–3 seconds)RetentionEngagementConversion
* Hooks (first 1–3 seconds)
* Retention
* Engagement
* Conversion
* Produce multiple creative variations for testing
* Iterate quickly based on feedback and performance data
* Stay current on trends in short-form and direct-response content
* Collaborate closely with strategists and the creative team

What They’re Looking For

Must-Have
* Proven experience editing performance-driven ads (DTC/ecommerce preferred)
* Strong understanding of direct-response creative and conversion-focused storytelling
* Ability to create compelling hooks and fast-paced edits
* Experience producing high-quality work in a fast-moving environment
* Strong communication and collaboration skills
* Coachable, reliable, and highly responsive to feedback
* High ownership mentality with consistent execution

Nice to Have
* Experience working with AI-generated creative workflows
* Familiarity with Meta ad testing frameworks
* Experience producing both video and static creatives

What Success Looks Like
* Consistently producing top-performing ad creatives
* Fast turnaround times with high output quality
* Strong alignment with creative strategy and testing goals
* Continuous improvement based on performance data
* Being a dependable and collaborative team member

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 R46,250/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($2,500/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 1819 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →