Part-Time Short-Form Video Editor - 3 month contract

2 hours, 20 minutes ago
Contract
Junior
Design and User Experience

VirtuHire

VirtuHire is a staffing and recruiting company focused on helping businesses hire remote South African talent. It offers hiring support and employee management services including onboarding, payroll, compliance, and employer-of-record support.

Staffing / Recruiting
11-50
Founded 2019

Description

  • Edit raw footage into high-quality, social-first video content across multiple formats, styles, and tones.
  • Produce short-form videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
  • Edit a mix of corporate, talking-head, lifestyle, interiors, and brand content.
  • Turn around edits quickly while maintaining a high standard of quality.
  • Create basic motion graphics such as end cards, lower thirds, text animations, and simple animated elements.
  • Apply colour grading and audio mixing where needed to improve the final edit.
  • Collaborate with the creative team to ensure edits match brand tone and platform best practices.
  • Manage multiple projects and deadlines within a 3-day working week.
  • Organise and prioritise work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • Occasionally edit longer-form video content when required.

Requirements

  • Proven experience editing video content for social media platforms, especially Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
  • A strong portfolio showcasing high-quality short-form social video editing.
  • Experience working across varied content styles, including corporate, talking-head, lifestyle, interiors, and visually driven brand content.
  • Ability to work quickly and efficiently while maintaining high standards.
  • Basic motion graphics skills, including lower thirds, end cards, and simple animated elements.
  • Working knowledge of colour grading and audio mixing.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and/or DaVinci Resolve.
  • After Effects experience is advantageous.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.
  • Availability to work reliably during agreed UK working hours, with flexibility of up to one hour either side.
  • Flexibility to work different 3-day schedules depending on content needs.
  • Previous experience in a fast-paced agency or high-volume content environment is advantageous.
  • CapCut-only editors will not be considered.

Benefits

  • Initial 3-month contract.
  • Part-time schedule of 3 days per week, 7.5 hours per day.
  • Potential to extend into a full-time position.

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