Freelance Short-Form Social and Digital Editor (Mid-Level, Remote but SA based)

About this role

This is a remote position.

Short-Form Social and Digital Editor (Mid-Level, Remote)The role

We’re looking for a fast, efficient short-form editor to join our digital team. You’ll cut social-first video for a steady flow of briefs: video moments, promo resizes, rebrands, montages, shout-outs and watchlist content for TikTok, Instagram, X and YouTube.

What you’ll do

• Cut short-form edits from episodes, promos and raw footage to tight daily and weekly deadlines

• Resize and reversion content across 9x16, 1x1, 4x5 and 16x9

• Add branding, endboards, subtitles and on-screen text in line with channel guidelines

• Turn around client feedback quickly and accurately

• Manage several briefs at once and keep producers updated

Requirements

What you’ll need

• 3 to 5 years’ experience editing short-form or social content, ideally for broadcast or entertainment brands

• Strong Premiere Pro skills; After Effects is a plus

• A good eye for pace, hooks and what works on each platform

• Speed without losing attention to detail

• Reliable internet and your own editing setup

• Comfortable working remotely, sometimes under tight deadlines

Details

• Location: remote

• Contract: asap - end of year

• Rate: 33k pm

• Portfolio link(s) must be on your CV

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