Short-Form Video Creator (TikTok + Reels)

Accountabilities: The Short-Form Video Creator will be responsible for producing engaging vertical video content that aligns with brand goals and performs well across social media platforms. The role requires creativity, strong execution skills, and the ability to independently manage multiple content deliverables.

Create short-form videos for TikTok and Instagram Reels from concept through final delivery, including filming, editing, and optimizing content.

Develop platform-native content formats such as trends, POV videos, product demonstrations, testimonials, tutorials, and day-in-the-life style videos.

Ensure consistent video quality across lighting, sound, framing, pacing, captions, and overall presentation.

Integrate brand messaging, product benefits, key talking points, and calls-to-action naturally into video content.

Deliver content batches according to agreed timelines while maintaining quality and creative consistency.

Participate in remote check-ins, receive feedback, and quickly implement revisions when needed.

Stay updated on short-form video trends, platform changes, and creative formats that increase engagement.

Organize content workflows and manage files, revisions, and communication through remote collaboration tools.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is a creative and reliable content creator with proven experience producing short-form videos for social platforms. You should be comfortable working independently, collaborating remotely, and adapting content styles for different audiences.

Strong portfolio of TikTok and Instagram Reels content, including personal, UGC, influencer, or brand-focused work.

Experience filming yourself on camera and/or creating hands-only product-style content.

Strong video editing skills for vertical formats (9:16), including captions, transitions, sound selection, and pacing.

Ability to create compelling hooks, scripts, and calls-to-action that encourage viewer engagement.

Understanding of social media trends and what makes content feel authentic on TikTok and Reels.

Experience creating content for international audiences, particularly US audiences, is highly preferred.

Basic understanding of direct-response advertising and UGC-style marketing content.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and deadlines.

Previous remote work experience is required, along with confidence using collaboration tools such as Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana, Monday, or similar platforms.

Experience working with US or UK-based companies is strongly preferred.

Benefits:

Fully remote contract opportunity with flexible location options within South Africa.

Opportunity to collaborate with global brands and build an international content portfolio.

Paid per completed video deliverable.

Creative freedom to develop engaging content formats and experiment with new ideas.

Flexible remote collaboration environment with modern digital tools.

Opportunity to grow through ongoing projects with international teams.

Exposure to professional short-form content production and performance-driven marketing.

How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!  Why Apply Through Jobgether? 

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