Experienced Video Editor for Social Media Content

**Job Title: Experienced Video Editor for Social Media Content**

**Location: Remote (South Africa-based preferred)**

**Reporting to: Operations Director**

**About VA Central**:
VA Central specializes in providing virtual assistant services to UK-based businesses, particularly within the estate agency sector. As a Video Editor, you will play a pivotal role in creating engaging and high-quality video content to elevate our brand, enhance online visibility, and drive customer engagement across various social media platforms. You will work with a team of 5 within the marketing division and create social media content for 8 team members’ LinkedIn personal branding. You’ll ensure that content stays on trend, aligns with brand identity, meets high-quality standards, and meets deadlines.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Video Content Creation**:

- Produce high-quality video content for social media, websites, newsletters, and marketing campaigns.
- Create video content for all major social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
- Edit raw footage into polished, engaging videos that align with campaign goals and brand identity.
- Ensure all video content is optimized for various platforms (social media, website, YouTube, etc.)

**Team Management**:

- Collaborating with the marketing team to create impactful content.
- Create 8 team members’ content for their LinkedIn personal brands ensuring each team member delivers 6 video content posts per month.
- Stay up to date with the latest trends and create humour-driven, clever, and sleek content that is impactful and relevant to the audience.
- Work closely with the marketing team (graphic designer & campaign managers) to brainstorm and develop content ideas.
- Present final content ideas to the Operations Director for approval and feedback.

**Video Editing & Post-Production**:

- Create dynamic, visually appealing videos through editing, colour correction, sound mixing, and motion graphics.
- Ensure that videos are consistently high-quality and meet industry standards.

**Campaign & Trend Integration**:

- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop video content that aligns with broader marketing campaigns and objectives.
- Stay up to date with the latest video trends and techniques to continuously innovate and ensure content is fresh, relevant, and engaging.

**Innovation & Creativity**:

- Experiment with new video formats, animation styles, and storytelling methods to create unique and compelling content.
- Offer creative ideas for video content that enhances brand engagement and attracts new customers.

**Content Planning and Execution**:

- Ensure deadlines are met by following up with team members on video content needed and ensure content creation is aligned with the marketing calendar.
- Work with the team to come up with creative video content that captures attention and drives engagement on social media.

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- Advanced skills in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects).
- Proven experience in creating engaging video content for social media, marketing campaigns, and brand storytelling.
- Strong attention to detail and a creative eye for visual storytelling.
- Knowledge of video formats, resolution standards, and platform-specific best practices.
- Ability to manage a team and oversee content creation processes to ensure high-quality outputs on time.

**Why Join VA Central?**
- Flexible remote working environment.
- Opportunities to grow your creativity and skills in a dynamic, fast-paced industry.
- Be part of a collaborative and innovative team dedicated to creating impactful content for clients.

**Hardware Requirements**:

- Own computer or laptop.
- ADSL/FIBRE internet line with a minimum of 50 Mbps.
- Headphones for use with our VOIP phone system.
- Anti-virus installed.
- UPS/Back-up battery for load shedding.

If you're a talented social media video editor with a passion for crafting visually captivating content and the ability to lead a team and drive social media strategies looking for an opportunity to grow, we'd love to hear from you

Please submit your updated Resume and **Portfolio**

Immediate availability is preferred, but not a dealbreaker.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: R12 000,00 - R15 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/02/02