Video Editor (Social Media + Marketing)

TL;DR

Video Editor (Social Media + Marketing): Creating high-performing, engaging video content across social media, marketing, and training platforms with an accent on storytelling, pacing, and audience retention. Focus on transforming raw footage into scroll-stopping short-form and professional long-form assets while optimizing for engagement metrics like watch time and CTR.

Location: Must be based in South Africa or Kenya. Working hours: U.S. Business Hours.

Company

hirify.global is a company focused on candidate sourcing and marketing content production.

What you will do

• Edit raw footage into high-quality short-form (Reels, TikTok, Shorts) and long-form (YouTube, training) content.
• Apply motion graphics, titles, and lower thirds to maintain brand consistency.
• Perform audio cleanup, noise reduction, and color grading for professional output.
• Optimize video exports for various platforms and aspect ratios.
• Collaborate with marketing teams and creative directors to iterate on feedback.
• Monitor performance metrics to refine editing techniques for better retention.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional video editing experience.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Proven ability to manage audio syncing, cleanup, and color correction.
• Experience with social media exports and multi-platform optimization.
• Must be available to work during U.S. Business Hours.
• Must be based in South Africa or Kenya.

Nice to have

• Motion graphics skills using Adobe After Effects.
• Experience editing paid ads or brand storytelling content.
• Background in SaaS, agencies, or e-commerce.
• Understanding of engagement metrics and content performance.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on high-performing content with direct impact.
• Ownership over editing output and creative direction.
• Clear growth path into Senior Video Editor, Content Lead, or Creative Strategist roles.
• Exposure to marketing and growth team strategies.

Hiring process

• Initial phone screen and recruiter interview.
• Practical task: Edit a 60-second video.
• Client interview followed by offer and onboarding.