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Junior Video Editor (YouTube & Podcast Content) at Hirehangar
HirehangarSouth Africa - Cape Town·1w ago
JuniorFull-timeGitAI
Salary Range
$33,150 - $44,850 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
We are seeking a Junior Video Editor with hands-on experience editing YouTube videos and podcast content. This role is ideal for an early-career editor who understands modern YouTube-style storytelling, pacing, and audience retention, and who actively uses emerging AI-powered tools to enhance editing speed, quality, and creativity.
Key Responsibilities
- →Edit long-form YouTube videos and video podcasts, including multi-camera edits where applicable
- →Create short-form clips (Shorts, Reels, TikToks) from podcast and YouTube content
- →Apply clean cuts, pacing, basic motion graphics, captions, and sound balancing suitable for YouTube audiences
- →Use AI-powered tools to assist with editing workflows, captioning, clipping, noise reduction, and content optimization
- →Collaborate with producers and creators to implement feedback and revisions efficiently
- →Ensure all videos align with brand guidelines, platform best practices, and publishing requirements
- →Organize project files and assets to support a smooth remote workflow
Requirements
- ✓1+ year of hands-on experience editing YouTube videos and/or video podcasts
- ✓Demonstrated experience using modern AI tools in video editing workflows
- ✓Proficiency with at least one professional video editing platform
- ✓Strong understanding of YouTube and podcast content styles, pacing, and viewer engagement
- ✓Non-negotiable: Prior experience working remotely, with fluency in remote collaboration tools and platforms
- ✓Ability to take feedback, manage deadlines, and communicate clearly in a remote environment
