Digital Video Editor
Soar With Us Open · verified Sep 25, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Video Production role at Soar With Us. Remote, South Africa · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Edit high-production videos for social ads, promotional material and performance campaigns across brands
- Shape UGC, motion graphics and polished video pieces around each brand’s visual style and voice
- Adapt creative for TikTok, Meta, Facebook, Instagram and other channels to improve engagement
- Turn around strong edits under tight deadlines while applying feedback from team members
- Track short-form trends and use conversion-focused editing methods in your work
What you bring
- You have proven video editing and production experience, preferably in e-commerce
- You work at an expert level in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
- You understand TikTok, Meta advertising and best practices for short-form video
- You can create motion graphics, transitions, captions and colour grades
- You can provide a valid portfolio or showreel demonstrating your editing expertise
Who this fits
You’ll suit this role if you can work independently while collaborating effectively, communicating in spoken and written English. The contract follows UK working hours with flexibility, and the role is remote from South Africa. It reports to a Senior Video Editor and calls for strong self-management, adaptability and attention to detail.
From the employer
Role: Video Editor
Function: Videography | Production | UGC Content | Performance Marketing
Responsibility: Edit high-production performance ads for D2C brands
Reports to: Senior Video Editor Location: Remote
Employment: B2B Contract – UK working hours (with flexibility)
Salary: $1,700 – $2,000 USD/month, based on experience and skill level
We are seeking an experienced and creative Digital Video Editor to join our growing team at The Soar Group. You will be responsible for producing high-quality video content tailored for social media ads, promotional content and performance marketing across multiple brands. This role requires a strong understanding of e-commerce, short-form video trends and platform-specific best practices.
The Soar Group is one of the UK's fastest-growing performance agency groups, built around a specialist paid media core — with Meta as our primary growth channel — backed by an in-house creative execution arm and a dedicated TikTok Shop implementation capability. With over £100M+ in annual ad spend under management and a team of 130+, we partner with ambitious 7-9 figure DTC and e-commerce brands across Meta, Google and TikTok. Our capabilities span full-funnel performance media, in-house creative execution delivering high-production content, UGC and statics at scale, and a dedicated TikTok Shop and social commerce capability. We were nominated for Meta's Creative Diversity Award 2025 and recognised by Meta as the UK's #1 independent Meta agency group.
What you'll do:
- Edit high-quality videos that align with each brand's style and tone of voice.
- Specialise in social media ads (UGC, motion graphics, high-production content).
- Optimise content for TikTok, Meta (Facebook & Instagram) and other platforms to maximise engagement.
- Work efficiently under tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Collaborate with team members to implement client feedback effectively.
- Stay up to date with video content trends and conversion-driven editing techniques.
Requirements
What you'll bring:
- Proven experience in video editing and production, preferably within e-commerce.
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects; ability to use other video editing tools is a plus.
- A deep understanding of TikTok, Meta ads and short-form video best practices.
- Proficiency in applying motion graphics, transitions, captions and colour grading.
- A self-motivated, proactive approach, able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
- Full ownership of both your successes and failures, with an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to see the bigger picture.
- A proactive, solution-oriented and adaptable approach, with exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
- Confidence building long-term relationships, and the ability to self-manage and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Please submit a valid portfolio or showreel that demonstrates your expertise.
Benefits
Why Contract with Soar?
- Incredible client base: work with some of the fastest-growing and most established DTC e-commerce brands globally.
- Skill development: broaden your skill set with diverse projects, ongoing learning opportunities and regular mentoring from senior management.
- Start-up sensibilities: be part of a rapidly growing agency where you'll have a direct impact on shaping how we do things.
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