Senior Podcast & Video Editor

Hire Hangar

Cape Town, ZAremote region$800k-$2k/yrPosted Jul 28, 2026
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Skills

premiere

About the role

Join Hire Hangar and work with fast-growing global companies while building a long-term career.

SENIOR PODCAST & VIDEO EDITOR

Location: Remote (U.S. Business Hours Required) Reports To: Head of Content or Executive Producer Type: Full-Time

OVERVIEW

We’re hiring a Senior Podcast & Video Editor to take the lead on transforming raw conversations into polished, high-performing content. You’ll own post-production from start to finish—turning interviews into crisp long-form episodes, building engaging short-form assets, and helping us deliver top-tier media across platforms like YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

If you’re equal parts storyteller, technical pro, and content strategist—and thrive in a fast-paced B2B media environment—this is your role.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

- Edit and package long-form podcast episodes for high-quality audio and video release

- Build short-form clips optimized for YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok

- Apply advanced post-production techniques: multi-cam editing, sound design, color grading, and motion graphics

- Collaborate with hosts, producers, and strategists on narrative and visual direction

- Manage editing workflows, templates, and media libraries using tools like Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Audition

- Maintain quality control across all content and publishing channels

- Track content performance and adjust creative strategies based on watch time, engagement, and completion data

- Align output with campaign goals and brand tone in partnership with marketing and demand gen teams

- Propose and implement improvements to workflows, systems, and tools

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

- 5+ years of professional editing experience across audio and video formats

- Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition)

- Proven ability to create content that performs across B2B platforms and thought leadership channels

- Strong storytelling instincts and a keen editorial eye

- Deep understanding of platform-specific video trends, pacing, and hooks

- Experience using performance metrics to guide creative decisions

- Highly organized and accountable in managing multiple projects and deadlines

- Comfortable giving and receiving feedback in a collaborative, creative environment

BONUS POINTS

- Background in B2B media, SaaS, or content marketing

- Familiarity with SEO and metadata for YouTube and other discovery engines

- Experience managing freelance editors or media teams

- Process-driven and always looking to improve systems

We connect top talent with vetted employers, competitive pay, and real growth opportunities.

Compensation

This Other role pays $800k-$2k/yr. Within typical range for other roles in South Africa.

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