63 Video Editor jobs in South Africa

Job Specification: Video Editor & 3D Modeller

Location:

Bournemouth (Hybrid or On-site preferred)

Job Type:

Full-time / Part-time / Freelance (flexible depending on experience)

Company:
Creative Coup

About Creative Coup

Creative Coup is a nimble, creatively-driven design agency based in Bournemouth, delivering standout branding, design and digital experiences for bold clients across many sectors. We pride ourselves on being agile, collaborative and possessing a wealth of knowledge in our field.

We're now on the lookout for a multi-talented
Motion Designer

to join our growing creative team. If you're passionate about animation, eye-catching visuals and compelling storytelling, we want to hear from you.

The Role

This hybrid creative role combines strong video editing skills with 3D modelling capabilities to help bring projects to life for a selection of our clients. 

You'll work collaboratively with our team of designers and the creative director on a range of digital projects for both web implementation and above-the-line campaigns. Examples of which include dynamic product renders, promotional animations, video localisations, short-form social content, case studies and in-store/exhibition renders.

Responsibilities

• Edit and produce high-quality video content (promo reels, case studies, social content, etc.)

• Create 3D models and product visualisations for design concepts, in-store point-of-sale activations, product feature demonstrations and more.

• Collaborate on storyboarding, concept development and scripting

• Stay up to date with trends in motion design, 3D, and digital storytelling

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant experience (freelance or agency)

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects or equivalent software. A knowledge of the wider Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.

• Strong 3D modelling/rendering skills in tools such as Cinema 4D, Blender, Maya, or similar

• Ability to create clean, effective animations and transitions

• Strong eye for detail, storytelling and visual design

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a small creative team

• Organised and able to manage multiple projects at once

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with Figma or other interactive/web tools

• Understanding of branding and brand systems

• Sound design or colour grading capabilities

• Experience with AR/VR environments or interactive 3D

• An interest in AI and its implementation

• Illustration or concept art skills

What We Offer

• A creative, flexible working environment

• A small, tight-knit team that punches above its weight

• The chance to work across a range of exciting clients and industries

• Flexible working hours and potential for hybrid or remote work

• Opportunities to grow with the business and shape your role

We're hiring

Our digital agency is looking for a
Video Editor / Production Manager
to join our team.

Role Overview:

The Video Editor / Production Manager is responsible for maintaining and delivering high-quality video productions, ensuring all processes outlined in individual SOPs are followed. This role requires strong project management skills to oversee video production from conception to delivery, including client management and timeline development.

Key Performance Areas:

- Video Creation (utilising industry standard tools and latest trends)

- Client and Supplier Liaison

- Video Production Management

- Freelancer & Resource Management

Video Creation:

- Conduct research, source artwork, and gather necessary resources

- Create shot lists for video shoots.

- Direct and shoot according to the shot list and approved storyboard, ensuring footage is correctly captured and edited.

- Ensure the visual design aligns with the approved storyboard, client's Corporate Identity, and brief requirements.

- Render all videos according to correct specifications and formats.

- Deliver projects on agreed deadlines, provided there are no client delays.

- Edit videos according to client briefs, maintaining correct feedback processes.

- Perform audio corrections and mixes

Client and Supplier Liaison:

- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the video production process.

- Communicate project updates, gather feedback, and manage client expectations effectively.

- Liaise with suppliers to source necessary equipment, props, and services.

Video Production Management:

- Attend daily team meetings, identify deadlines or benchmark issues, and provide team feedback.

- Manage event videography and photography productions

- Achieve deadlines, monitor quoted versus actual hours, and identify areas for improvement for projects exceeding benchmarks.

- Develop and manage comprehensive project timelines, ensuring all milestones are met.

- Ensure all necessary content, artwork, and equipment for each video are received and ready.

- Manage the quality of work produced.

- Ensure all gear is regularly checked and maintained, and safety procedures are followed during shoots.

Freelancer & Resource Management:

- Identify and engage with videography and photography freelancers as needed on a per-project basis, across South Africa and potentially internationally.

- Identify the need for video and photo freelancers ahead of larger projects, and assist in the sourcing thereof.

- Ensure that all freelancers and internal resources stay on track, on deadline, and provide quality work.

Knowledge:

- Video Production Process, with a focus on Project Management and Post Production

- Knowledge of Adobe Suite (Premiere Pro critical, After Effects knowledge is a big plus)

- Knowledge of Video Equipment, Digital Video Cameras

- Understanding of Video Streaming / Web-Based Video (OBS and Live-streaming knowledge is a plus)

- Knowledge of Audio Post Production and Colour Correction/Grading

Other:

Other duties may be expected as operationally required within your capabilities. Position is remote but occasional travel may be required.

To Apply:

If you are a talented Video Editor with strong project management skills and a passion for creating high-quality video content, we encourage you to apply To Apply:

• Please email your CV and Showreel/Portfolio to

Job Title:
Video Editor (with Motion Graphics Skills)

Salary:
R33,000.00 to R38,000.00 per month (depending on experience)

Location:
Fully Remote

About

is a global B2B technology media platform that delivers thought leadership podcasts, content marketing, and demand generation services to some of the world's most innovative tech brands. Our mission is to inform, connect, and inspire IT and business leaders across the globe.

The Role

We're looking for a talented and creative Video Editor with strong motion graphics ability to join our growing production team. This role will initially focus on editing video podcasts, turning recorded discussions into polished, professional episodes for our YouTube and social media channels. Over time, you'll also work on a variety of other video projects, including promotional videos, interviews, and branded campaigns.

This is a remote, permanent position for someone who combines technical expertise with creativity, storytelling, and attention to detail, someone who takes full ownership of their projects and consistently delivers visually engaging work.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit long-form video podcasts into professional, engaging episodes.
• Piece together visuals that align seamlessly with scripts and narrative flow.
• Apply strong storytelling techniques to create compelling, audience-focused videos.
• Edit with smooth transitions and refined pacing—avoiding harsh cuts or jarring shifts.
• Manage and enhance sound quality, ensuring audio complements and elevates the visual experience.
• Create short-form highlight clips and social media edits (LinkedIn, YouTube Shorts, X, etc.).
• Add branded elements such as intros/outros, lower thirds, captions, and transitions.
• Develop and incorporate motion graphics to enhance visual storytelling.
• Work proactively and independently, taking ownership of projects from start to finish.
• Collaborate with producers, hosts, and the wider content team to meet creative and delivery deadlines.
• Organise and manage video assets within shared cloud drives.

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates creativity and attention to detail in every edit.
• Has an intuitive sense of flow, rhythm, and visual storytelling.
• Can deliver high-quality videos with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects (or similar motion graphics software).
• Understands the nuances of B2B storytelling, particularly how to make professional, long-form content engaging for a business audience.
• Is a proactive communicator, providing timely updates and constructive feedback on content drafts.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a video editor, ideally within podcasting, media, or tech-focused content.
• Strong understanding of audio syncing, colour correction, pacing, and visual polish.
• Experience producing and optimising videos for multiple platforms (YouTube, LinkedIn, X, etc.).
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Reliable internet connection and ability to collaborate effectively in a remote environment.

Why Join EM360

• Impact & Ownership: Lead with real influence and creative freedom
• Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere in a performance-driven, remote-first environment
• Innovation-Driven: Be part of a fast-growing brand at the heart of the B2B tech industry
• Supportive Culture: Collaborate with a passionate, high-performing international team
• Room to Grow: Contribute from day one and evolve your role as we expand

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short introduction, along with examples of your previous work, particularly:

• Video podcasts you have edited or produced.
• Graphics or motion design work (e.g. intros/outros, lower thirds, branded motion assets).

Include links to your portfolio, showreel, or relevant video samples.

Superside is looking for a craft-focused, creatively driven
Video Editor
to help us take our video production to the next level.

We've already redefined how creative work gets done, video included, by combining world-class talent, smart workflows, and cutting-edge tools. We're continuously rethinking how it's produced, delivered, and experienced in the creative industry. This role is an opportunity to shape what modern video production looks like: fast, high-quality, collaborative, and deeply creative.

If you're excited about experimenting with formats, blending craft with speed, and creating work that inspires teams and delights customers, this is the role for you.

What you'll do:

• Research trends in digital and social content, with a focus on post-production techniques.
• Contribute ideas and creative direction on briefs, bringing deep video expertise to every project.
• Own your post-production pipeline from ingest to final delivery, collaborating with creatives, strategists, and marketers along the way.
• Produce short-form videos that stand out, crafting compelling stories from raw footage with precision and speed.
• Edit and deliver high-quality content optimized for various digital channels.
• Continuously raise the creative bar through innovative visual storytelling and editing techniques.

What you'll need to succeed:

• 1+ years of experience creating high-quality content preferably with any on-set experience.
• Good understanding of Digital Marketing, multimedia assets and exporting for multiple channels, including both traditional and social media.
• Proven ability to create high-impact short-form video content, with a strong showreel showcasing storytelling and editing skills.Deep proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Creative Cloud tools (After Effects a plus).
• Excellent understanding of content specs, exports, and best practices across digital and social platforms.
• Strong grasp of narrative structure, pacing, and emotional storytelling.Highly organized, with excellent file management and version control habits.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects, adapt quickly to feedback, and deliver exceptional work under tight deadlines.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset and passion for improving both process and creative output.
• Other nice bonuses: Animation and Adobe After Effects, Copywriting, AI, Motion Graphics.

Why Join us?

Superside's vision is to create equal opportunities globally by accelerating the world's transition to online work. With that in mind, we're building a fully remote company that attracts people where they are.

Remote-first. Customer-led.

Remote isn't just a perk; it's how we deliver better for customers. We are fully committing to our customers by hiring top talent and collaborating seamlessly across time zones.

Global team, local impact.

Join a community of 60+ nationalities working across time zones, cultures, and disciplines, all aligned on doing great work for great brands.

High performance, low ego.

Work in a fast-paced, high-trust environment where feedback is direct, growth is constant, and kindness leads collaboration.

Impact meets opportunity.

We're in the sweet spot — big enough to be stable, small enough for you to shape what's next. Your ideas will matter here.

Grow fast. Lead well.

You'll gain mentorship, take on real responsibility, and grow your career while helping us disrupt a global industry.

About Superside

Superside is the leading AI-powered creative company that quickly and cost-effectively enhances in-house functions. We help over 500 ambitious brands get great creative concepts done at scale. Built to be an extension

of in-house teams, we unbottleneck marketing and creative teams so they can move faster and drive more reliable creative performance.

Superside is a fully remote company with over 700 team members working across 60+ countries and 13 timezones.

Learn more at

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We're an equal-opportunity company. All applicants will be considered regardless of ethnicity, appearance, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Key purpose of role

The incumbent is required to edit and shoot studio links and or overlay for Eyewitness News' television offering. The role requires adequate exposure to a newsroom environment, its deadlines and editorial objectives so as to present content that is of exceptional broadcast quality, visually factual, fair, impartial and completed within the required timeframe.

Key performance areas

Videographer:

Shoot studio links in accordance with the in-house style, ensuring that audio is not compromised and that lights are set according to the preferred standard.

Roll the autocue when required to do so.

Ensure content recorded is transferred to the edit suite and cleaned up of any fluffs, timeously.

Lay a timeline according to the script.

Take delivery of all content required for inserts leaving gaps for later stories.

Use natsound effectively.

Use visuals according to script.

Ensure that audio is not distorted and that levels are consistent throughout the bulletins and or inserts.

Insert name straps and locations with editorial guidance.

Suggest ways in which to tell stories visually where video is limited.

Render and transfer footage to specified location/s.

Effective supervision of company assets.

The role requires ad hoc fieldwork at special or outside broadcasts.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum required qualification:

Qualification in media, video editing or multimedia.

Experience is working on several systems including Adobe.

Minimum years of experience:

Minimum of 5 years' experience

Proven track record of working in a newsroom.

Additional role requirements:

Bi-lingual (written and spoken) isiZulu and English

Valid driver's license

Proven ability to work under pressure in a deadline driven environment.

Proven ability to adapt to various editing and or newsroom systems.

Able to troubleshoot and think on their feet.

Excellent understanding of the South African media landscape and trends and changes

Needs to be passionate about news and setting the news agenda in the industry

Excellent reading and writing skills in English and isiZulu

Excellent shooting and editing skills.

Team player.

Ability to build and maintain a healthy morale and work environment.

Able to create SOPs and contribute toward streamlining workflows.

Ability to meet strict deadlines.

Have a keen 'news sense'

Applicant needs to be a self-starter, who takes clear instruction and delivers on deadline.

Willing to learn all aspects of EWN.

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work long hours and prepared to go the extra mile

Ability to be a team player

Passionate about the media industry

Proactive

Great work ethic

Collaborative

Suitable candidates will be selected in accordance with Primedia Broadcasting's Employment Equity Policy. Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Send your detailed CV to . ' > with the Subject Line " EWN Video Editor ". The closing date for applications is 07 October 2025 .

Location: Cape Town

Working Practices: Hybrid | Mondays and Thursday in office and remaining days remote

Contract Type: Talent Pipeline | While we don't have any openings right now, we'd love to connect with talented professionals who'd like to be considered for future roles.

Working Hours: 10H00 - 18H30 SAST

Job Summary:

Our video editors work closely with our amazing learning design team and video producers to create visually compelling learning videos. These range from standard piece-to-camera and interview videos to creative narrative edits and marketing content. Think engaging, beautiful content and not your standard lecture video.

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit video and audio content according to brief, ensuring creative and high-quality outputs.
• Facilitate reviews of work, gather and implement feedback effectively.
• Maintain and update progress across platforms (Trello, Slack, Kantata, etc.).
• Attend team and project meetings as required.
• Provide creative input and a learning-focused perspective in your edits.

What does success look like?

• Videos consistently meet brand, creative, and pedagogical standards.
• Feedback loops are efficient, with revisions reduced over time.
• Projects are delivered on schedule with proactive communication about progress and blockers.
• Content resonates with learners and enhances engagement and knowledge retention.
• The editor is seen as a collaborative, creative partner by producers, designers, and stakeholders.

Experience and Qualifications

• Mid–Senior level video editor with 3+ years of professional editing experience.
• Experience in EdTech or related industries preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop).

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent storytelling and visual communication skills.
• Strong sense of pacing, rhythm, and design aesthetics.
• Ability to balance creativity with meeting instructional/learning objectives.
• Organized, with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Effective communicator and collaborator across functions and time zones.
• Ability to work independently while being responsive in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.
• Growth mindset with openness to feedback, experimentation, and innovation in editing practices.

About OES

OES is a vibrant and values-led organisation, and we are passionate about enhancing lives through education. We work with university partners, training institutes, and professional bodies worldwide, to develop and enable immersive and engaging learning experiences. We empower our teams to be student-focused, innovative, and embrace change with a growth mindset to ensure we achieve our vision of being the world's most impactful enabler of education. We encourage our people to grow and develop through teamwork and a diverse range of projects, programs and challenging work. We trust our people to deliver, so when you work with OES, you will join a team who are empowered to impact every day.

Company Culture & Values

We are a people-focused organization with a culture built around collaboration, connection, and working together toward one common goal. Our vibrant, values-led culture is grounded in four core principles that guide everything we do:

Passion and Perseverance: We love what we do (even though it's not always easy) and take pride in creating transformative learning experiences. We bring a 'can-do' attitude to our work, tackling challenges and inspiring others.

Teamwork: We operate as cross-functional teams globally with trust and respect, celebrating success. We have fun while we work and enjoy collaborating with each other and OES partners.

Agility and Innovation: We are innovative, lateral thinkers who use our skills to do things better for our students. We thrive in ambiguity, embrace change and challenge conventional thinking.

Integrity: We do what's right, and what we say we will do, every time. We value a culture of respectful feedback and believe that respect trumps harmony.

These are some of the perks you can expect when you join the team:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical allowance
• Commute allowance
• Flexible work for genuine career-life fit
• A healthy and supportive company culture
• Generous annual leave
• Paid maternity and paternity benefits
• Study leave
• Professional development and mentoring
• Construct Culture Club events
• Company funded lunch and drinks every 6 weeks

*Policy T&Cs apply for certain benefits

Our client is a full-service video production company that creates compelling brand storytelling content for Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups.

They've successfully transitioned into a monthly recurring revenue model, delivering consistent video content that ranges from simple social edits to high-end commercial productions.

Need to have qualifications:

• 3+ years of professional video editing experience with strong technical skills
• Great at changing edit styles based on the platform the video will be published to
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro (Final Cut Pro knowledge is a bonus)
• Proven ability to understand brand storytelling and make creative decisions independently
• Experience with color correction, smooth transitions, and polished post-production techniques
• Strong English communication skills for collaborating with creative teams
• Portfolio demonstrating both narrative storytelling and social media content editing

Nice to have:

• Experience with motion graphics and animation
• Familiarity with project management tools like Basecamp
• Knowledge of for collaborative review processes
• Background working with agencies or production companies
• Experience across multiple industries and content types
• Film school education or formal video production training

Responsibilities:

• Edit high-quality video content ranging from social media clips to long-form brand stories
• Collaborate with creative directors to understand project vision and brand guidelines
• Make independent creative decisions on pacing, transitions, and visual storytelling
• Deliver polished final cuts that require minimal revisions or feedback rounds
• Work with provided B-roll, interviews, and brand assets to create compelling narratives
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
• Adapt editing style to match different brand voices and content requirements

Role ID: 0192

We're looking for a German speaking skilled video editor and content creator to handle complete content production workflow remotely. You'll transform daily video recordings into high-performing content across multiple social media platforms.

**Video Production (70%)**

• Edit daily video recordings into polished long-form content and viral shorts

• Create engaging content for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, LinkedIn

• Add motion graphics, text overlays, transitions, and animations

• Optimize audio quality and add music/sound effects

• Handle color grading and background adjustments if needed

**Content Management (20%)**

• Upload and optimize content across all platforms

• Create thumbnails, titles, descriptions optimized for each platform

• Schedule posts for optimal timing

**Analytics & Strategy (10%)**

• Track performance metrics (views, engagement, retention)

• Provide weekly reports and data-driven content recommendations

• Stay on top of trends and viral formats

**Technical**

• Expert in at least one: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or CapCut

• Motion graphics (After Effects, Motion, or similar)

• Thumbnail/graphics design (Photoshop, Canva, Figma)

• Audio editing capabilities

**Content Understanding**

• Deep knowledge of social media algorithms and platform-specific best practices

• Understanding of viral formats, pacing, hooks, and retention optimization

• Ability to spot and leverage trending formats

**Analytics**

• Comfortable with platform analytics (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok)

• Can translate data into actionable content decisions

• 2-3 years hands-on experience in video editing and content creation

• Strong portfolio showing video edits, shorts, and social media content

• Self-motivated and able to manage the full content workflow independently

• Fast, efficient, and quality-focused

• Creative thinker who can contribute ideas and strategy

• Experience growing social media channels

• SEO knowledge for video platforms

• Copywriting skills

• Professional recording setup (camera, microphone, lighting)

• Budget for necessary software and tools

• Creative freedom in execution

• Opportunity to build a successful content channel from the ground up

Submit your portfolio including:

• Video edits (both long-form and shorts)

• Motion graphics examples

• Thumbnails or social media designs

• Any case studies or analytics reports

ThinkStory is a creative marketing agency that helps businesses communicate their value with clarity and confidence. We are a small core team with several team members operating remotely around the world, working with an exciting mix of clients including small businesses, influencers, software companies, and multinational corporations. Learn more about our full range of services and client work at

We're looking for a talented Video Editor to join our team and work across this diverse range of exciting projects.

All applications should be submitted via this link only: Applying via any other means will not receive a response.

What You'll Do:

Edit videos for a vast range of clients including property developers, influencers, small businesses, public and motivational speakers.

Transform longer form raw footage, videos, webinars, and presentations into shorter form advertising videos, interviews, talking heads, showreels, adverts, social media and video mockups.

Create and work with custom titles and animated graphics for clients, ensuring every project reflects their unique brand story.

Provide on-set camera operating and assistance when needed, though this is primarily a video editing role.

What We're Looking For:

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with video editing software, specifically Final Cut Pro X, Premiere Pro and After Effects
• Ability to edit and perform tasks quickly and efficiently, including sound effects, music, graphics, captions, and special effects
• Experience with After Effects for graphic titles and animated text
• Flexibility and adaptability when faced with various tasks
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Integrity, intelligence and positive energy
• Work well in a team and deliver according to deadlines

Technical Requirements

• Basic video camera operator and on-set skills (experience with Sony cameras is a bonus)
• Ability to extract a powerful story from a long-format interview.
• Creative and artistic skills with ability to translate concepts into finished projects
• Portfolio showcasing previous work demonstrating capabilities as a video editor
• Ability to use Mac OS

Personal Qualities

• Engaging personality with enthusiasm to collaborate with team and clients
• Enthusiastic energy both on set and in the office
• Innovative and creative thinker who brings fresh ideas to projects
• Willingness to receive and implement feedback
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptability in changing environments or roles
• Flexibility, team spirit, and maturity
• Proactive attitude toward learning new skills and approaches

Position Details

Contract Length: 6 months with opportunity for extension

Start Date: 1 November 2025

Job Type: Full-time 08:00 to 17:00

Location: Applicants must be based in Johannesburg, South Africa

Work Arrangement: Mix between in-office and work from home.

Applications Close: 20 October 2025

Equipment: Work laptop and hard drive will be provided

Interview Process: In-person interviews in Rosebank, Johannesburg

Why Join ThinkStory?

Our mission is to empower businesses to communicate with clarity and confidence, helping them develop powerful strategies and compelling stories that drive growth. As our Video Editor, you'll be at the heart of this mission, transforming complex business challenges into clear, compelling visual stories that genuinely impact our clients' success. Work with a team that values transparency, partnership, and clear communication whilst helping businesses cut through the noise with messaging that truly resonates.

Ready to Apply?

We want to know who you are and what makes you tick. Please avoid using excessive AI language in your application writing. If you write like a real person, we'll be able to get to know you, which is really important for this application.

All applications should be submitted via this link only: Applying via any other means will not receive a response.