# Video Editor > Pavago · South Africa (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-08-14 **Workplace:** remote **Department:** Candidate Sourcing ## Description ### **Video Editor – Social Media, Short-Form & Marketing Content** **Position Type:** Full-Time, Remote **Working Hours:** U.S. Business Hours (flexibility required for deadlines and launches) ### **About the Role** At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a **Video Editor** to create engaging, high-performing video content across social media, digital marketing, and training. This is more than a technical editing role. We’re looking for someone who understands **storytelling, hooks, pacing, audience retention, and content performance**. You’ll take raw footage and transform it into polished content including: - Instagram Reels - TikTok videos - YouTube Shorts - YouTube and long-form videos - Paid marketing creatives - Training and educational videos - Brand and corporate content If you know how to **capture attention in the first few seconds, maintain viewer interest, and turn average footage into content people actually want to watch**, this role is a strong fit. ### **What You’ll Own** ### **Video Editing & Storytelling** Edit professional video content using: - Adobe Premiere Pro - Final Cut Pro - DaVinci Resolve Turn raw footage into: - Short-form social videos - Long-form YouTube content - Training videos - Explainer content - Marketing assets - Brand and corporate videos You’ll: - Select the strongest footage and moments. - Create compelling opening hooks. - Structure edits around storytelling and viewer retention. - Optimize pacing, cuts, transitions, and visual flow. - Remove unnecessary footage without losing the core message. - Deliver polished videos aligned with the intended audience and platform. ### **Short-Form Social Media Editing** Create scroll-stopping content optimized for: - Instagram Reels - TikTok - YouTube Shorts - LinkedIn You should understand modern short-form editing techniques including: - Strong first 1–3 second hooks - Fast, intentional pacing - Pattern interrupts - Captions and on-screen text - B-roll placement - Punch-ins and dynamic cuts - Music and sound effects - Retention-focused storytelling The goal isn’t simply to make content look good — it is to **keep people watching**. ### **Motion Graphics & Visual Enhancements** Enhance videos using: - Titles - Captions - Lower thirds - Motion graphics - B-roll - Graphics - Brand elements - Transitions Use tools such as: - Adobe After Effects - Canva Maintain consistent visual branding across all deliverables while ensuring graphics support the story rather than distract from it. ### **Audio Editing & Color** Deliver professional audiovisual quality across every project. You’ll: - Sync and clean dialogue. - Reduce background noise. - Balance audio levels. - Add appropriate music and sound effects. - Ensure music and assets are properly licensed. - Perform color correction. - Apply color grading where appropriate. - Maintain consistent visual and audio quality throughout each project. ### **Multi-Platform Content Optimization** Prepare and export videos specifically for each distribution channel. Work across formats including: - **9:16** – Reels, TikTok, Shorts - **1:1** – Social feeds - **16:9** – YouTube, websites, training, and presentations Optimize: - Resolution - Compression - Codecs - File sizes - Audio levels - Platform-specific formatting Repurpose long-form footage into multiple short-form assets where appropriate. ### **Marketing & Performance-Driven Editing** Use content performance data to improve future edits. Monitor metrics such as: - Watch time - Audience retention - Engagement - Click-Through Rate (CTR) Identify where viewers drop off and use those insights to improve: - Hooks - Pacing - Video length - Story structure - Visual changes - Calls-to-action You should be interested in **why a video performs**, not simply whether the edit looks polished. ### **Collaboration & Revision Management** Work closely with: - Marketing teams - Creative directors - Content teams - Other stakeholders Manage feedback using tools such as **Frame.io**. You’ll: - Interpret creative briefs accurately. - Incorporate feedback quickly. - Communicate clearly about timelines and deliverables. - Maintain organized project files. - Work toward completing projects within **two revision rounds or fewer**. ### **Required Experience & Skills** ### **Must-Have** - **2+ years of professional video editing experience.** - Strong portfolio demonstrating professional editing ability. - Strong proficiency with at least one of: - Adobe Premiere Pro - Final Cut Pro - DaVinci Resolve - Demonstrated experience editing **short-form social media content**. - Ability to edit professional long-form content. - Strong understanding of: - Storytelling - Hooks - Pacing - Audience retention - Composition - Experience with: - Audio syncing - Audio cleanup - Color correction - Social media exports - Multi-format video delivery - Strong attention to detail. - Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. - Reliable remote work setup. - Availability during U.S. business hours. ### **Nice-to-Have Experience** - Adobe After Effects and motion graphics experience. - Paid social advertising creative experience. - Brand storytelling experience. - YouTube editing experience. - Experience repurposing podcasts or long-form footage into short-form content. - Familiarity with Frame.io. - Experience working with: - SaaS companies - Marketing agencies - Ecommerce brands - Understanding of: - Watch time - Audience retention - CTR - Social engagement - Creative performance ### **What Makes You a Strong Fit** You: - Understand that the first few seconds can determine whether someone keeps watching. - Think about **storytelling and retention**, not just cuts and transitions. - Can make short-form content feel fast and engaging without making it chaotic. - Can also produce clean, professional long-form and corporate content. - Understand how editing requirements change between TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. - Take feedback well and implement revisions quickly. - Maintain clean and organized project files. - Work quickly without sacrificing quality. - Care about how your content performs after publication. ### **What a Typical Day Looks Like** Your day may include: - Reviewing creative briefs and raw footage. - Organizing project files and selecting the strongest clips. - Editing short-form Reels, TikToks, and YouTube Shorts. - Editing longer YouTube, marketing, or training content. - Building stronger hooks and tightening pacing. - Adding captions, graphics, B-roll, music, and sound effects. - Cleaning audio and correcting color. - Creating multiple platform-specific versions. - Reviewing feedback through Frame.io. - Completing revisions and preparing final exports. - Reviewing content performance to understand what editing styles are generating stronger retention and engagement. - Archiving completed projects and maintaining organized source files. In short: **you turn raw footage into polished, engaging content that people actually watch.** ### **Key Metrics for Success** - 100% on-time delivery - Two or fewer revision cycles per video - Strong audience retention and watch time - Improved engagement and CTR - Consistent visual and brand quality - Accurate platform-specific exports - Organized project and source files - Fast and reliable turnaround times ### **Spark Hire Intro Video** As part of the application process, you’ll be asked to complete a short **Spark Hire intro video**. We’d like to hear about: - Your professional video editing experience and the types of content you edit most frequently. - Your experience creating **Reels, TikToks, YouTube Shorts, and other short-form content**. - Your experience editing long-form YouTube, corporate, training, or marketing videos. - Which editing software you use most and your proficiency with **Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve**. - How you approach the **first three seconds** of a short-form video. - How you improve pacing and audience retention when editing. - An example of a video you edited that performed particularly well and what you believe contributed to its performance. - How you use metrics such as **watch time, retention, engagement, or CTR** to improve future edits. - Your experience with captions, B-roll, motion graphics, sound design, and color correction. - Your experience with **After Effects or other motion graphics tools**, if applicable. - How you repurpose long-form footage into multiple short-form videos. - How you manage feedback, revisions, and multiple projects simultaneously. - Your typical turnaround time for a polished 30–60 second social media video. Please use **specific examples from your portfolio and measurable performance results where available**. **Completion of the Spark Hire intro video is required for your application to be considered.** ### **Practical Editing Task** Shortlisted candidates will complete a practical editing exercise. You’ll be provided raw footage and asked to create a polished **approximately 60-second video** demonstrating: - Hook selection - Storytelling - Pacing - Editing quality - Captions and visual enhancements - Audio quality - Brand awareness - Platform optimization The exercise is designed to evaluate your actual editing judgment and execution rather than theoretical knowledge. ### **Why This Role Stands Out** - Work on content designed to generate real engagement and business results. - High ownership over video editing and creative execution. - Exposure to marketing and growth teams. - Opportunity to work across both short-form and long-form content. - Performance-driven creative environment. - Fully remote work. - Growth opportunities into: - Senior Video Editor - Content Lead - Creative Strategist - Video Content Lead ### **Interview Process** - Application Review - Spark Hire Intro Video - Initial Phone Screen - Recruiter Interview - Practical Editing Task – 60-Second Video - Client Interview - Offer & Onboarding ### **Apply Now** If you understand **hooks, storytelling, pacing, and retention**, have a strong video editing portfolio, and know how to turn raw footage into content people actually want to watch, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today, share your portfolio, and complete the required **Spark Hire intro video** to move forward. #VideoEditor #VideoEditing #SocialMediaVideo #ShortFormVideo #AdobePremierePro #AfterEffects #DaVinciResolve #YouTubeEditor #ContentCreation #RemoteJobs #DigitalMarketing #CreativeJobs #LI-AG1 ## Apply [Apply at Pavago](https://apply.workable.com/pavago/j/D2D4CF25A3/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)