Processes For Profits

Role Description We are looking for an experienced full-time Video Editor to join our internal team remotely. This role is focused on editing short-form social media content and long-form YouTube-style content for our agency and clients. The ideal candidate should be able to take raw footage and turn it into polished, engaging videos without needing constant step-by-step direction. You will work on content for platforms such as Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Duties & Responsibilities - Edit short-form videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, and LinkedIn. - Edit long-form YouTube videos, usually around 8–12 minutes in length. - Repurpose long-form content into engaging short-form clips. - Review raw footage and identify the strongest hooks, key moments, and usable content. - Improve the pacing, flow, structure, and engagement of each video. - Add captions/subtitles with strong readability, timing, and visual consistency. - Add relevant B-roll, screenshots, overlays, zooms, graphics, music, sound effects, and pattern interrupts. - Remove awkward pauses, mistakes, filler words, dead space, and weak sections. - Format and export videos correctly for different platforms. - Follow existing templates, brand guidelines, examples, and editing references. - Bring creative input and suggest improvements to editing style, structure, and content flow. - Help improve internal editing templates, caption styles, recurring formats, and production systems. - Organise raw footage, project files, exports, and final deliverables clearly. - Work with the internal review team and apply feedback quickly. - Reduce revision rounds over time by learning and applying the agency’s preferred editing style. - Maintain consistent monthly output and meet agreed deadlines. - Communicate clearly regarding progress, timelines, blockers, and revisions. - Maintain a high standard of quality while improving speed and efficiency over time. Expected Monthly Output - Approximately 30 short-form videos/reels per month. - Approximately 4–6 long-form YouTube videos per month. - Target may increase toward 40 short-form videos and 6–8 long-form YouTube videos per month over time. Qualifications - Mid-level to experienced Video Editor with a strong portfolio of short-form and long-form content. Requirements - Minimum 3 years of professional video editing experience preferred. - Proven experience editing short-form social media videos. - Experience editing long-form YouTube-style videos, ideally 8–12 minutes or longer. - Strong understanding of hooks, pacing, retention, captions, B-roll, jump cuts, zooms, overlays, and social media editing. - Ability to take raw footage and turn it into polished, engaging video content with minimal direction. - Ability to identify the strongest clips, angles, hooks, and key moments from longer footage. - Strong creative judgment and good visual taste. - Good English comprehension, especially for editing talking-head, educational, business, or marketing content. - Ability to follow brand guidelines, reference examples, templates, and editing instructions. - Ability to suggest improvements to video structure, pacing, visuals, and overall content flow. - Strong attention to detail. - Good file organisation and ability to manage raw footage, project files, exports, and final deliverables. - Reliable internet connection. - Own laptop or desktop computer capable of professional video editing. - Ability to meet deadlines and maintain consistent monthly output. - Comfortable receiving feedback and making revisions quickly. - Available for a full-time role, Monday to Friday. - Able to work during South African business hours. Editing Software - CapCut - Adobe Premiere Pro - DaVinci Resolve - Final Cut Pro - After Effects - Canva - Other professional editing tools Strongly Preferred - Experience editing business, coaching, consulting, marketing, educational, or agency content. - YouTube thumbnail design experience. - Graphic design skills. - Experience sourcing and using B-roll, stock footage, screenshots, and visual examples. - Experience with Google Drive, Dropbox, Slack, ClickUp, Trello, Asana, or similar tools. - Understanding of social media content strategy. - Understanding of YouTube retention and short-form video performance. - Experience working remotely. - Experience working in an agency or fast-paced content environment. Application Requirements - A video editing portfolio. - 2–3 examples of short-form videos they have edited. - 1–2 examples of long-form YouTube videos they have edited. - Confirmation of their role in each example, especially if the work was done as part of a team. - A brief note on which editing software they normally use. Package & Remuneration - Salary range: R18,000 – R25,000 per month, depending on experience, portfolio quality, speed, reliability, creative judgment, and test edit performance. - This is a full-time role. - Exceptional candidates may be considered above the listed range depending on experience and quality of work. - Possible future performance bonus may be considered based on various factors.