Short-Form Video Editor | UK hours
VirtuHire Open · verified Sep 30, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Video Production role at VirtuHire. Remote, South Africa.
Pay not stated Video Production salary
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What you'll do
- Review long recordings and select the strongest reactions, moments and hooks for short videos
- Cut vertical TikTok, Reels and Shorts to the agreed daily or weekly delivery volume
- Write and time captions, overlays, hooks and calls to action for a UK audience
- Create alternate cuts, hooks or calls to action so concepts can be tested
- Check edits against the brief and brand rules, then organise footage, project files and exports
What you bring
- At least two years editing short-form social videos, ideally for a consumer, entertainment or e-commerce brand or an agency
- A TikTok or Reels portfolio showing measurable results
- Strong skills in Premiere Pro, CapCut, After Effects or DaVinci Resolve
- Excellent spoken and written English, with a natural grasp of British humour, slang and cultural references
- A dependable home setup and internet connection, plus availability during UK working hours
Who this fits
This remote role suits an editor who can deliver social videos quickly and at volume while maintaining quality and responding to feedback promptly. You’ll work from South Africa on UK hours.
From the employer
Our client in the UK is looking for a Short-Form Video Editor to turn raw footage into scroll-stopping short-form content that sounds and feels like the client. You will take long-form footage (typically clips of around two hours) and cut it into punchy, on-brand videos that land UK humour, pacing and hooks first time, so the London team spends its time on ideas rather than rounds of feedback.
Key responsibilities
- Review long-form footage and pull out the strongest moments, reactions and hooks for short-form content.
- Edit high volumes of vertical video for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, to agreed daily or weekly output targets.
- Write and time on-screen captions, text overlays, hooks and calls to action that match the tone and UK audience.
- Apply sound, music, trending audio, pacing and transitions that suit each platform and format.
- Produce multiple variations of a concept (different hooks, CTAs or cuts) for testing.
- Self-check every video against the brief and brand guidelines before submission, cutting down QC and revision cycles.
- Turn feedback around quickly within the same working day where possible.
- Keep footage, project files and exports organised in storage and project management tools.
- Keep across TikTok and Instagram trends, formats and UK culture, and bring ideas to the team.
Requirements
What you will bring
- 2+ years editing short-form social content, ideally for a consumer, entertainment or e-commerce brand, or an agency.
- A portfolio or showreel of TikTok / Reels content with measurable performance.
- Strong command of Premiere Pro, CapCut, After Effects or DaVinci Resolve.
- Excellent written and spoken English, with a natural feel for British humour, slang and cultural references.
- Proven ability to work at pace and volume without losing quality.
- Reliable home setup and connectivity and availability on UK hours.
Nice to have
- Experience with UGC and creator-led content.
- Motion graphics or basic animation.
- Familiarity with games, board games or party culture.
- Basic understanding of paid social creative testing.
How success is measured
- Videos delivered against agreed volume targets.
- First-time approval rate and reduction in QC comments.
- Turnaround time from footage to finished edit.
- Content performance (views, watch time, engagement) over time.
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