Content Creator (Social Media & Video)

Hire Hangar hirehangar.com Open · verified Aug 19, 2026

Remote Cape Town BogotáBuenos Aires +5 Contract Mid-level Social Media

Mid-level Social Media role at Hire Hangar. Remote, South Africa · contract · no salary stated · we estimate ZAR 16,000–ZAR 19,000.

Estimated pay

Hire Hangar has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

ZAR 16,000 – ZAR 19,000

What the middle half of mid-level social media roles in Cape Town paid, among postings that did state a salary.

Worked out from 7 postings that stated pay, median ZAR 16,000. Last updated Mar 10, 2026.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Create short-form videos and social posts that connect with audiences
Develop content ideas around the brand voice, current trends, and campaign themes
Film, edit, adapt, and publish content across different platforms and formats
Work with marketing and social teams on content direction and campaigns
Review engagement results and refine future content ideas

What you bring

Proven brand or business experience producing social media and video content
Independent ownership of the full content process, from concept development to publishing
Remote-work experience with tools such as Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, and Asana or similar
Strong creative judgment, careful execution, and consistent alignment with brand voice
Comfort with video editing tools such as CapCut, InShot, Adobe Premiere Pro, or similar

Who this fits

You’ll suit this role if you enjoy hands-on video creation, social trends, and owning content from idea through publishing. It is a remote contractor position aligned with US time zones from EST through PST. Prior remote work with US or UK companies is required, and the application includes a required video recording.

From the employer

Join Hire Hangar and work with fast-growing global companies while building a long-term career.

Job Title: Content Creator (Social Media & Video)

Location: Remote
Time Zone: US Time Zones (EST–PST)

Role Overview

We are hiring a Content Creator to produce engaging, creative video and social media content designed to connect with audiences and build brand presence. This role is highly hands-on and creator-led, with a strong emphasis on originality, trends, and audience engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Create engaging short-form video and social content for social platforms
Ideate and execute content aligned with brand voice and social trends
Film, edit, and publish content in a consistent and timely manner
Adapt creative concepts for different platforms and formats
Collaborate with Marketing and Social teams on content themes and campaigns
Monitor engagement and iterate on content ideas based on performance

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated experience creating social media and video content for brands or businesses
Strong creative instincts and understanding of social media trends
Prior experience working remotely is mandatory, including fluency with remote collaboration tools such as Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana (or similar), and experience working with US or UK-based companies; applications without this experience will not be considered
Comfortable managing content creation independently from concept to publish
Strong attention to detail and brand alignment

Preferred Qualifications

Comfort appearing on camera or directing on-camera talent
Experience creating UGC-style or creator-led content
Familiarity with social analytics and engagement metrics

Tools & Technology

Video Editing: CapCut, InShot, Adobe Premiere Pro, or similar
Design: Canva
Social Platforms: TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn
Collaboration: Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace

Please NOTE:
It is crucial that you complete the application form in full. As part of the application process, you will be required to record a video. If your application is successful, you will receive an email confirming next steps, the video is the first step of the interview process. If you do not record a video, we will not be able to consider you for ANY open roles.

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