Podcast Video Editor – Short-Form & Platform Optimization
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Podcast Video Editor – Short-Form & Platform Optimization at hirehangar: Cape Town, South Africa; On-site. JobGrid adds normalized role facts, source context, and a path to the employer application page so candidates can compare the listing before applying.
- Location and workplace: Cape Town, South Africa, On-site
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Podcast Video Editor – Short-Form & Platform Optimization
📍 Remote | 🕐 Full-Time | Must Overlap with U.S. Time Zones
🎬 Short-Form Video | LinkedIn · TikTok · YouTube Shorts
Turn expert conversations into high-performing video content.
We’re hiring a Podcast Video Editor to repurpose long-form B2B podcasts into scroll-stopping short-form content across LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts. If you know how to extract the best 60 seconds from a 60-minute interview—and make it look polished, branded, and platform-native—you’re our ideal candidate.
This is a fully remote, full-time role for a technically skilled editor with a sharp editorial eye and a deep understanding of what drives engagement across today’s video platforms.
🔧 What You’ll Do
Cut short-form video clips from long-form B2B podcast recordings
Add motion graphics, captions, transitions, and brand elements
Edit to match platform-specific formats, pacing, and tone
Collaborate with content leads to identify key moments worth amplifying
Iterate based on analytics and performance insights
Manage deadlines across multiple projects in a fast-moving workflow
✅ What You Bring
2–4 years of video editing experience, with a short-form or social-first portfolio
Fluency with editing tools like Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, etc.
Strong sense of visual storytelling, especially for business/professional content
Understanding of TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels formats
Ability to stay organized, hit deadlines, and work independently
Available to work during U.S. time zones
🌟 Bonus Points
Experience editing B2B, SaaS, or startup-focused content
Familiarity with audience growth strategies on LinkedIn or YouTube
Strong editorial instincts and confidence working with raw conversation footage
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