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Senior Podcast & Video Editor Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng at Growth Troops
Full Job Description
Senior Podcast & Video Editor
Location: Remote (U.S. Business Hours Required)
Reports To: Head of Content or Executive Producer
Type: Full-Time
Overview
We’re hiring a Senior Podcast & Video Editor to take the lead on transforming raw conversations into polished, high-performing content. You’ll own post-production from start to finish—turning interviews into crisp long-form episodes, building engaging short-form assets, and helping us deliver top-tier media across platforms like YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
If you’re equal parts storyteller, technical pro, and content strategist—and thrive in a fast-paced B2B media environment—this is your role.
What You’ll Do
Edit and package long-form podcast episodes for high-quality audio and video release
Build short-form clips optimized for YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok
Apply advanced post-production techniques: multi-cam editing, sound design, color grading, and motion graphics
Collaborate with hosts, producers, and strategists on narrative and visual direction
Manage editing workflows, templates, and media libraries using tools like Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Audition
Maintain quality control across all content and publishing channels
Track content performance and adjust creative strategies based on watch time, engagement, and completion data
Align output with campaign goals and brand tone in partnership with marketing and demand gen teams
Propose and implement improvements to workflows, systems, and tools
What You’ll Bring
5+ years of professional editing experience across audio and video formats
Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition)
Proven ability to create content that performs across B2B platforms and thought leadership channels
Strong storytelling instincts and a keen editorial eye
Deep understanding of platform-specific video trends, pacing, and hooks
Experience using performance metrics to guide creative decisions
Highly organized and accountable in managing multiple projects and deadlines
Comfortable giving and receiving feedback in a collaborative, creative environment
Bonus Points
Background in B2B media, SaaS, or content marketing
Familiarity with SEO and metadata for YouTube and other discovery engines
Experience managing freelance editors or media teams
Process-driven and always looking to improve systems
Title: Senior Podcast & Video Editor
Company: Growth Troops
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
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