Overview

Video Editor Jobs in South Africa at Proppel

Title: Video Editor

Company: Proppel

Location: South Africa

About Proppel

We find and place Top 1% talent in remote roles in US and UK companies to help them grow faster.

If you’re looking for the opportunity to develop your skills and work with some of the best and most exciting companies around the world, Proppel is the place for you.

Our headquarters are in London, UK, and we’re looking for top-tier talent to support our clients in the US and the UK.

What We’re Looking For

Our UK client, a performance marketing agency specializing in paid advertising, performance-driven creative, and email marketing, is seeking a UGC Video Editor to join their newly launched creative department. This role is essential for producing high-quality, performance-driven video ads that help e-commerce brands scale profitably.

Responsibilities

Edit engaging UGC-style video ads tailored for Meta and TikTok.

Collaborate with the creative strategist and videographer to develop high-converting ad creatives.

Apply performance marketing principles to optimize video content for conversions.

Work with DTC brands to craft compelling video narratives aligned with their marketing goals.

Analyze video performance data to refine and improve future content.

Requirements

Proven experience editing UGC and modern-style ads for Meta and TikTok.

Strong understanding of performance marketing strategies and principles.

Experience working with DTC brands.

Proficiency in Premiere Pro, CapCut, Final Cut Pro or any other editing software.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

Availability to start part-time and transition into a full-time role.

A solid portfolio showcasing your work

Nice to Have

Knowledge of motion graphics and animation.

Experience with A/B testing and creative iteration for ad performance.

Familiarity with paid media strategies and ad placement best practices.

Benefits

USD Salary

100% Remote Work

28 days of Paid Time Off

Notes

You are applying to work with an international company. Make sure your CV is in English, otherwise your application can’t be considered.

We consider candidates from all around South Africa.

If you don’t have a formal portfolio, please share a Drive with various video editing samples.

Upload your CV/resume or any other relevant file. Max. file size: 800 MB.