Content Editor (Videographer & Editor)
Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaRemoteFull-time
AI Summary
A hands-on Content Editor who self-shoots and edits short-form social videos for TikTok Shop, producing UGC-style ads and repurposing long-form footage into platform-ready clips.
About this role
Somerce is a TikTok Shop Agency working with 70+ global brands across beauty, FMCG and wellness. We're hiring a Content Editor to support with video edit and delivery. This is a hands-on creative role for someone who lives in the edit suite and is just as comfortable behind a camera.
What you'll do
- Edit short-form social content (TikTok, Reels, Shorts)
- Produce UGC-style and direct-response adverts for paid social, built to convert, not just to look good
- Turn footage from live commerce sessions, studio shoots and events into polished, platform-ready videos.
- Handle the editing process from footage selection and assembly through to sound, colour correction, captions, light motion graphics and final delivery.
- Repurpose long-form footage (keynotes, lives, podcasts) into a steady stream of short-form clips
- Keep a consistent posting cadence against a content calendar
- Stay ahead of platform formats and trends and bring ideas to the table, not just execute briefs
Requirements
What we're looking for
- A proven track record self-shooting and self-editing short-form content, with a showreel or portfolio to back it up
- Strong editing skills (Premiere Pro, DaVinci, CapCut or similar; After Effects a plus)
- A real eye for TikTok-native, platform-first content rather than repurposed TV ads
- Confidence directing on camera and handling lighting and audio basics solo
- Comfort working at high volume and fast turnaround without dropping quality
- Self-starter who can use the initiative to edit without hand holding
Benefits
Core Benefits
- Competitive salary, benchmarked to experience and performance
- Performance-related bonus / commission aligned to commercial impact
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays
- Hybrid working with offices in London and Manchester
- Flexible working hours – we care about output, not clock-watching
Growth & Career Development
- Clear progression paths with responsibility early
- Regular performance reviews focused on development and impact
- Direct exposure to high-growth brands across the UK, US and EU
- Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of TikTok Shop and social commerce
Financial & Lifestyle Perks
- Company pension scheme
- Monthly wellness allowance (gym, fitness, mental wellbeing or similar)
- Team socials and events throughout the year
- Staff discounts across our brands and partners
Work Environment
- Fast-paced, high-ownership culture
- Minimal bureaucracy and maximum accountability
- Surrounded by people who care about performance, creativity and doing things properly
- A business that wins with its clients, shared success matters
The Somerce Difference
- We trust our people
- We move quickly and back good ideas
- You’ll have real influence, not just responsibility
- If you perform, you’ll grow, simple as that
Skills
After EffectsAudio BasicsCamera OperationCapCutCaptioningColor CorrectionDaVinci ResolveLightingMotion GraphicsPremiere ProSound DesignTikTok-native Editing
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