Creative Content Creator – Product Videography & Editing

Salary: From R9,000 per month

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape (in person)

Job type: Temp to perm (starts part-time, intended to become full-time)

Position overview

We are looking for a content creator to take responsibility for developing creative ideas, filming products and editing the footage into finished videos for social media and paid advertising.

The role involves the full production process. You will need to understand each product, identify what makes it useful or appealing, decide how to communicate that clearly, and produce the content from start to finish.

We are looking for someone with natural creative ability and a genuine interest in filming and editing. You should be able to contribute original ideas and use your own judgement, while working within the company’s priorities and responding to feedback.

Main responsibilities

Creative planning and concept development

• Become familiar with our products, their features, how they work and the customers they are intended for.
• Develop video concepts that demonstrate the products clearly and give viewers a reason to keep watching.
• Suggest different approaches for each product, including demonstrations, problem-and-solution videos, lifestyle content and direct product adverts.
• Prepare scripts, opening hooks, shot lists and filming plans where needed.
• Research relevant content styles and trends, and judge whether they suit the product and the company’s brand.
• Discuss proposed concepts with management before production and incorporate agreed feedback.

Product filming

• Plan and carry out product shoots, including preparing the products, setting up the filming area and arranging suitable backgrounds or props.
• Handle lighting, camera positioning, framing and audio to produce clear, usable footage.
• Capture product details, demonstrations and footage showing the product being used.
• Identify when a concept requires a person to demonstrate or present a product, and coordinate this with the team.
• Ensure the product is represented accurately and that its operation and benefits are easy to understand.
• Take care of products and filming equipment during production.

Video editing

• Edit footage into complete videos suitable for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and paid social media campaigns.
• Select the strongest footage and structure each video with a clear opening, demonstration or message, and appropriate ending.
• Add captions, text overlays, music, sound effects, voice-overs and branding where appropriate.
• Maintain clear audio, consistent visual quality and suitable pacing.
• Create alternative opening hooks, shorter cuts or different versions of a video when required.
• Export videos in the required formats and make revisions following feedback.

Organisation and delivery

• Agree on production priorities and deadlines with management.
• Manage your time across planning, filming, editing and revisions.
• Keep footage, project files and completed videos organised and accessible to the company.
• Communicate progress and raise any issues that could affect delivery.
• Review feedback and available content-performance results with the team, and use these to improve future work.

Skills and personal requirements

The successful candidate should:

• Have a strong creative eye and be able to turn a product brief into a practical video concept.
• Be confident in both filming and editing short-form video.
• Understand how framing, lighting, sound, pacing and storytelling affect the finished result.
• Be proficient in suitable editing software. Capcut, Premier Pro, etc.
• Be able to work independently without needing detailed instructions for every step.
• Be comfortable receiving feedback and revising work.
• Be reliable, organised and consistent in meeting agreed deadlines.
• Have a genuine passion for content creation and a willingness to develop their skills.
• Be able to distinguish between a visually appealing video and one that clearly communicates the product’s purpose and value.

Working arrangement

The position will begin part-time, with working hours and scheduling agreed before appointment. The intention is for the role to develop into a full-time position once we are confident an individual is the right fit to join out team.

Filming will require attendance at agreed locations. Any arrangements for editing remotely, equipment and software will be discussed before appointment.

Application requirements

Please submit:

• Your CV.
• A short explanation of your relevant experience.
• A portfolio or links to videos you have created.
• A description of your involvement in each example, specifying whether you developed the concept, filmed it, edited it or handled the entire production.
• Your availability for part-time work and interest in moving into a full-time role.

Personal projects are acceptable where they demonstrate the required skills.

Pay: From R9 000,00 per month

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape (Required)

Work Location: In person