Video Editor

🏒 Huzzle · all 234 jobs
πŸ“ South Africa
πŸ“… Posted Sep 18, 2026 Β· via Himalayas
🏷 Video Editing, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Creative Services, Video Editor +8 more
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About Huzzle

At Huzzle , we connect exceptional talent with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include fast-growing startups, digital agencies, SaaS companies, and tech-enabled businesses across industries such as MarTech, FinTech, EdTech, and eCommerce. Unlike traditional outsourcing agencies, we place you directly with innovative companies where you become a valued member of the team.
About the company

Our client is a fast-growing digital marketing agency exclusively serving the blue-collar and construction sectors across North America. The team specializes in reinventing how contractors, including those in HVAC, landscaping, and electrical trades, dominate their local markets. By leveraging a proven three-tier growth system, they provide comprehensive solutions in web design, SEO, lead generation, and brand positioning to help established businesses scale from $1M to over $10M in annual revenue.

Rooted in a deep understanding of the trades, the company is mission-driven to bridge the digital gap for the construction industry. The team fosters a high-impact, results-oriented culture where members are dedicated to helping clients hire better talent and secure premium contracts. With a strong reputation for excellence and a collaborative environment, they offer an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to drive innovation and measurable growth within a specialized, recession-resistant niche.
Job Summary

We are looking for a high-performance Video Editor to join one of the fastest-growing marketing agencies in North America. This isn’t a role for someone who just wants to "cut clips"β€”we need a visual storyteller who understands the science of virality and the grit of the blue-collar industry. You will be joining an ambitious creative squad of editors tasked with engineering high-retention content that hooks viewers instantly and drives massive organic reach for businesses across the continent. If you thrive in a high-energy environment and want to use data-driven insights to push creative boundaries, this is the place for you
Key Responsibilities

- Edit 5–10 high-impact videos per day, capturing the authentic, hard-working energy of trades-based businesses.

- Drive organic virality by engineering content specifically designed for high retention, leveraging trending audio, and mastering psychological hooks.

- Analyze content performance metrics to understand why videos succeed, using data to refine pacing and music choices.

- Collaborate with a team of two other dedicated editors to run creative workshops, share insights, and elevate the department's collective output.

- Manage post-production workflows for both photo and video projects, ensuring rapid turnaround times without sacrificing brand consistency.

- Brainstorm with account managers and designers to deliver polished, high-converting visual assets for social media, websites, and advertising.

- Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging editing techniques, and AI tools to continuously level up production standards.

Requirements

- 3–4+ years of professional experience in video and photo production, preferably within an agency or fast-paced business environment.

- Proven track record of virality with a portfolio demonstrating a deep understanding of TikTok, Reels, and Shorts algorithms.

- Mastery of Adobe Premiere Pro and the Creative Cloud suite, including Lightroom.

- Highly analytical mindset with the ability to edit based on watch time, CTR, and audience psychology.

- Ability to work at a high velocity, maintaining quality while producing a high volume of daily deliverables.

- Strong alignment with or curiosity about the blue-collar and trades industries.

- Proficiency in Google Workspace tools for file management and project organization.

Nice-to-Haves

- Advanced skills in motion graphics or animation specifically for short-form social content.

- Experience integrating AI

Flights + hotels

This role requires you to be in South Africa. If that means relocating or flying in, it is worth checking fares before you commit to a start date.

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