social video editor (cape town)

From Concept to Cut — Join Us as a Social Video Editor 🚀

Team5pm is on the hunt for a Social Media Video Editor who can not only cut killer content but also help craft the ideas behind it. We want someone who lives and breathes storytelling for social, understands what stops the scroll, and isn’t afraid to throw wild ideas into the mix.

What you’ll do (besides drink great coffee and have passionate debates about fonts):

• Edit short-form, platform-native videos for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and beyond

• Work closely with the creative team to develop concepts and write snappy, engaging scripts

• Translate briefs into visual magic, adding your own flair along the way

• Help shape content strategy with data-driven decisions (and a good gut instinct)

• Keep up with trends — or better yet, start a few of your own

  Who you are:

  • You’ve got solid experience with Cap Cut and Adobe Premiere Pro (After Effects is a bonus)

  • You understand pacing, punchlines, and the subtle art of the perfect meme insert

  • You’re a team player who loves a brainstorm and can also run with your own ideas

  • You’re plugged into the world of content — from niche internet humour to mainstream media

  • You love telling stories that are both smart and scroll-stopping

  • Bonus points if you've worked in YouTube strategy or know your way around audience data

Meet Team5pm

We are a data-driven social agency focused on effectiveness. Since 2018, we’ve been developing creative content that resonates with target audiences and drives conversions. With deep platform-specific expertise powered by insights into consumer search and viewing behavior, we help brands generate attention, boost preference and achieve results on social media. From YouTube and TikTok content to digital-first commercials and influencer campaigns, we’ve got it all covered.

Operating out of Amsterdam, Stockholm, Cape Town, and Warsaw, we partner with an international network of clients that includes Prime Video, GAMMA, bol, and KPN. Our work has earned us recognition such as SAN Awards, ADCN Lamps, Effie Awards, The YouTube Works, The Webby Awards, The Global Search Awards, and The European Video Awards.

Key Requirements for the role.

• Qualifications:

  • Proven experience as a Video Editor in a social media or digital agency environment.

  • Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Cap cut and other relevant video editing software.

  • Strong understanding of social media video formats and best practices.

  • Excellent sense of pacing, rhythm, and storytelling.

  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

  • A passion for social media and video content.

  • A strong portfolio / showreel showcasing your video editing skills.

  Bonus Points:

  • Experience with other creative software (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator).

  • Knowledge of social media analytics and reporting.

  • Experience with shooting video content.

  • A good understanding of current social media trends and viral content.

If you’re excited about championing client success and collaborating with a diverse, innovative team, this is your moment. Join us at Team5pm Cape Town and be part of a forward-thinking community dedicated to growth, creativity, and exceptional results. Apply now!

Our team5pm core values
It is no coincidence that our name starts with 'team'. We wouldn't be anywhere without you, our talented specialist. You are the backbone of everything we do. We want to help you become the best. And you can only be the best if you can be yourself. This means that we work based on these core values:

Combining these guiding principles with innovative methods, the coolest clients and some occasional fun is what working at team5pm is all about.