Video Editor with Graphic Design - 45915808145

Video Editor with Graphic Design

Location: Remote (South Africa; must overlap with U.S. working hours)

Compensation: $1,800-$2,800/month (depending on experience and capability)

Industry: Creative / Digital Marketing / Advertising

Schedule: Full-time, flexible hours with partial U.S. overlap

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Join a U.S.-Based Creative Team as a Video Editor + Graphic Designer!

Are you a storyteller who lives and breathes video and visual content? We’re a boutique U.S. agency producing high-impact digital campaigns, and we’re looking for South Africa-based talent to join our team. This role blends video editing with graphic design for still ads, giving you the chance to create content that engages global audiences while working remotely with U.S. hours.

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About The Role

We’re a fast-growing boutique U.S. agency producing performance-driven video content for brands across digital channels. This role combines video editing with graphic design: you’ll craft short- and mid-form video content, as well as still visuals and ad creatives that complement campaigns across digital platforms.

Why This Role Matters

You’ll be a key creative contributor in a growing U.S. agency, helping shape how brands communicate visually. This is a chance to grow your skills in a fast-moving environment, influence creative strategy, and produce content that directly impacts client success.

Responsibilities

• Edit short- and mid-form videos (15 seconds to 10 minutes) for social and digital campaigns.
• Design still ad graphics and visual assets that complement video content.
• Apply strong storytelling, pacing, and marketing principles (hooks, pain points, offers, CTAs).
• Collaborate with the creative team on ideation, scripting, and execution.
• Use AI and editing software to streamline workflows and enhance creativity.
• Maintain brand voice and quality across all projects, adapting quickly to changing priorities.
• Ensure all content is polished, engaging, and optimized for its intended platform.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of professional video editing experience (Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve).
• Solid graphic design skills for creating still ads and campaign visuals (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of marketing, advertising, and conversion-driven storytelling.
• Excellent command of English, with the ability to convey nuance and humor effectively.
• Tech-savvy, adaptable, and comfortable experimenting with new tools and approaches.
• Startup mindset: proactive, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Bonus: experience creating content for digital-first or social media-focused brands.