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Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. 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
Video Editor & Visual Storyteller
Employment Type:Full-time, Independent ContractorWork Model:RemoteWork Hours:US Eastern Standard Time (EST) alignment
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly talented, fast, and creativeVideo Editorwho is both technically skilled and an exceptional visual storyteller. In this role, you will bring speed, precision, and narrative intuition to craft compelling stories from raw interviews, documentary-style footage, and b-roll.
You will own the post-production workflow for high-quality promotional videos, long-form content, and short-form social cutdowns for schools, camps, non-profits, and commercial businesses. Operating with high efficiency and organization, you will consistently deliver polished, cinematic edits under tight deadlines while aligning with our established brand aesthetics.
Key Responsibilities
1. Narrative Assembly & Full-Cut Editing
* Promotional & Documentary Editing:Edit high-quality promotional videos (typically 1–6 minutes) and long-form interviews, building strong narrative structures using documentary-style footage and b-roll.
Promotional & Documentary Editing:Edit high-quality promotional videos (typically 1–6 minutes) and long-form interviews, building strong narrative structures using documentary-style footage and b-roll.
* Social Asset Cutdowns:Transform long-form source material and interview footage into engaging, short-form social media cutdowns optimized for modern platforms.
Social Asset Cutdowns:Transform long-form source material and interview footage into engaging, short-form social media cutdowns optimized for modern platforms.
* Assembly & Pacing:Execute audio syncing, assemble rough cuts, refine narrative pacing, and polish final edits to meet high production standards.
Assembly & Pacing:Execute audio syncing, assemble rough cuts, refine narrative pacing, and polish final edits to meet high production standards.
2. Visual Finishing, Color & Graphics
* Cinematic Color Grading:Apply professional color grading to achieve a clean, cinematic look consistent with our brand portfolio.
Cinematic Color Grading:Apply professional color grading to achieve a clean, cinematic look consistent with our brand portfolio.
* NLE Motion Graphics:Add tasteful text treatments, lower thirds, and graphic elements directly within your non-linear editing (NLE) software suite.
NLE Motion Graphics:Add tasteful text treatments, lower thirds, and graphic elements directly within your non-linear editing (NLE) software suite.
* Multi-Format Delivery:Export and deliver finalized video assets across multiple aspect ratios (16:9, 9:16, 1:1) based on distribution requirements.
Multi-Format Delivery:Export and deliver finalized video assets across multiple aspect ratios (16:9, 9:16, 1:1) based on distribution requirements.
3. Workflow Management & Communication
* Media Hygiene:Maintain impeccably organized project files, timelines, assets, and project archives.
Media Hygiene:Maintain impeccably organized project files, timelines, assets, and project archives.
* Async & Team Collaboration:Communicate clearly and promptly via WhatsApp and email, incorporating creative feedback constructively and iterating quickly.
Async & Team Collaboration:Communicate clearly and promptly via WhatsApp and email, incorporating creative feedback constructively and iterating quickly.
* Portfolio Alignment:Study and align all visual outputs with our established company portfolio standards (EZ Productions).
Portfolio Alignment:Study and align all visual outputs with our established company portfolio standards (EZ Productions).
Required Skills & Qualifications
* Editing & Storytelling Experience:2+ years of professional video editing experience, supported by a portfolio demonstrating strong narrative instincts, pacing fundamentals, and cinematic visual quality.
Editing & Storytelling Experience:2+ years of professional video editing experience, supported by a portfolio demonstrating strong narrative instincts, pacing fundamentals, and cinematic visual quality.
* NLE Software Proficiency:Deep technical proficiency in DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, or Final Cut Pro (proficiency across two or more platforms is a strong advantage).
NLE Software Proficiency:Deep technical proficiency in DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, or Final Cut Pro (proficiency across two or more platforms is a strong advantage).
* Mandatory Hardware Setup:Must operate on anApple MacBook (macOS)for project file performance, format compatibility, and asset rendering.
Mandatory Hardware Setup:Must operate on anApple MacBook (macOS)for project file performance, format compatibility, and asset rendering.
* Post-Production Technical Skills:Proven ability to handle color grading, audio syncing, basic visual design, and graphic text treatments.
Post-Production Technical Skills:Proven ability to handle color grading, audio syncing, basic visual design, and graphic text treatments.
* Communication & Time Management:Strong
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
Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.
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 828 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →