Overview
Video Editor Jobs in Northern Africa at Scale Army Careers
Title: Video Editor
Company: Scale Army Careers
Location: Northern Africa
This role is open to candidates based in LATAM, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Please note that as this role supports U.S.-based clients, candidates must be available to work during U.S. business hours aligned with the client’s time zone.
Client Overview
Our client is a dynamic, fast-paced production company that delivers high-quality branded video content for a diverse roster of clients. They operate with an agency mindset — moving quickly, holding a high creative bar, and expecting their team to do the same. With a collaborative culture and a strong emphasis on storytelling, they empower their editors to take ownership of the post-production process from first cut to final delivery. This is a team that values craft, clear communication, and the ability to thrive under real creative pressure.
Role Overview
The Video Editor will own end-to-end post-production across short-form and long-form projects, working closely with producers and clients to shape compelling narratives and deliver polished, brand-aligned content. This role sits at the intersection of technical precision and creative storytelling, requiring both a strong editorial eye and the organizational discipline to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The Video Editor will be a key creative contributor, responsible for ensuring every final output meets agency-level quality standards before distribution.
Location
Fully Remote (Work from Home) | 9 AM – 5 PM EST
Key Responsibilities
Video Editing & Post-Production
- Work with producers to craft compelling narratives across a range of video content
- Edit both short-form and long-form video projects for digital and branded platforms
- Perform basic sound mixing and color correction to ensure polished final outputs
- Create basic 2D motion graphics to enhance storytelling and audience engagement
- Ensure pacing, structure, and clarity align with the established creative direction
Collaboration & Client Feedback
- Collaborate closely with producers and clients to incorporate feedback effectively and efficiently
- Maintain consistency with brand tone, style, and project direction across all deliverables
- Communicate clearly and professionally throughout revision cycles and project handoffs
Workflow & Quality Assurance
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high accuracy and efficiency
- Review all final content for technical quality, accuracy, and consistency before delivery
- Follow current industry standards and best practices in post-production workflows
Qualifications — Experience
- 4+ years of professional post-production and video editing experience required
- Agency and/or brand experience is required — candidates without this background will not be considered
- Strong portfolio demonstrating both short-form and long-form editing work across digital and branded platforms
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with particular strength in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
- Strong understanding of current post-production workflows, industry standards, and finishing best practices
- Finishing/post-production specialization is a plus
- Reliable high-speed internet and the ability to work remotely during EST hours (9 AM – 5 PM) are non-negotiable
Qualifications — Skills
- Strong narrative instincts — ability to identify the story and shape it through editing
- High attention to detail with a commitment to quality across every deliverable
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities without dropping the ball
- Self-directed and comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
- Openness to feedback and the ability to implement revisions quickly and accurately
- Clear, professional communication skills in both written and spoken English
- Flexibility to occasionally work after-hours or on weekends when project deadlines require it
- Calm and effective under pressure in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
What Success Looks Like
- Video content is consistently delivered on time and meets the team's quality standards without rework
- Narratives are engaging, well-structured, and tightly aligned with brand and client direction
- Client and producer feedback is implemented quickly, accurately, and without friction
- Multiple projects are managed efficiently in parallel without compromising the quality of any single deliverable
- Final outputs are polished, technically clean, and ready for distribution without additional QA
Opportunity
This is a hands-on creative role with real ownership — the Video Editor will directly shape high-quality branded content for a diverse range of clients, contributing to narrative development, post-production workflow, and final delivery at an agency-level standard. With autonomy to make meaningful creative decisions and exposure to a wide variety of projects, this role offers genuine room to grow both technically and creatively in a remote-first environment that moves fast and values excellent work.
Application Process
To be considered for this role these steps need to be followed:
- Fill in the application form
- Record a video showcasing your skill sets
