# Part-Time Video Editor - 3 month contract

> VirtuHire · South Africa (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-08-11

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Marketing

## Description

A boutique London-based creative agency specialising in Social, Video Production, Paid Media Advertising, Influencers, and Strategy is looking for a **Part-Time Video Editor** to join their team on an initial **3-month contract**, working **3 days per week, 7.5 hours per day**.

The role will involve editing a variety of raw footage into engaging, polished, social-first video content, ranging from corporate talking-head pieces to visually rich interior design, lifestyle, and brand content.

This role would suit a video editor who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys variety, and takes pride in producing clean, engaging edits that are ready to publish. The work is primarily focused on short-form social content, with occasional longer-form pieces and basic motion graphics.

There is potential for the role to extend into a **full-time position** for the right person.

### Responsibilities

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

## Requirements

-   Proven experience editing video content for social media platforms, particularly **Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube**.
-   A strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality **short-form social video editing**.
-   Experience working across varied content styles, from corporate and talking-head content to 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** is required.
-   **After Effects** experience is advantageous.
-   Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.
-   Ability 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 upcoming content requirements.
-   Previous experience working in a fast-paced agency or high-volume content environment is advantageous.
-   **CapCut-only editors will not be considered.**

## Apply

[Apply at VirtuHire](https://apply.workable.com/virtuhire/j/AC2EC5BF7C/apply)

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