Umhlanga Rocks: Junior Video Editor posted by HYRAX

About Us At Hyrax , were a fast-paced, creative, and aggressive performance marketing agency focused on driving results through paid media. With offices in London and South Africa , we build campaigns that convert, combining intuition, data, and raw grit. About the Role As a Junior Video Editor at Hyrax, youll be responsible for creating and editing exciting, unique, and scroll-stopping videos for performance-driven campaigns across platforms like Meta , TikTok , YouTube , and Native . Your role is critical in helping us turn ideas and raw footage into engaging content that grabs attention and drives results. Key Responsibilities Video Editing & Post-Production Edit high-quality, engaging video content tailored for social media to stop users mid-scroll Cut, color correct, and enhance footage with transitions, graphics, text overlays, animations, and audio Optimize video formats, resolutions, and durations to meet platform-specific best practices Content Adaptation & Versioning Repurpose long-form content into short-form formats (e.g., Reels, Stories, Shorts) Implement feedback quickly and accurately to meet tight production deadlines Creative Collaboration Work closely with stakeholders to understand campaign goals and translate them into compelling video narratives Participate in creative brainstorms and contribute ideas on storytelling, content structure, and motion design Social Media Trends & Best Practices Stay updated on current video trends, platform updates, and emerging tools Apply performance data and analytics feedback to improve future edits Asset Management Maintain organized file structures and naming conventions for team collaboration Archive and back up all final edits, raw footage, and working project files Motion Graphics & Basic Animation (Advantageous) Design and integrate simple motion graphics and animated text using tools like After Effects Customize templates and create original animations to elevate storytelling Quality Control Ensure all deliverables meet client expectations, platform specs, and brand standards Conduct thorough final reviews to catch sync issues, export errors, or visual/audio inconsistencies 6 months of video editing experience Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro or CapCut Strong understanding of the power of online and social media platforms Excellent command of the English language Basic knowledge of sales and marketing principles Comfortable with new concepts and able to execute with precision Ambitious, goal-oriented, and hungry to grow Our Values – What We Expect You to Embody Your job isnt done until the job is done Be creative Trust your instincts and act with integrity Be honest and open with your feedback Be resourceful Obsess over the details Be bold with your campaigns Well hold you to these , because theyre how we win