Content Creator (Social Media & Video)
At a glance
Mid-level Social Media role at Hire Hangar. Remote, South Africa · contract.
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What you'll do
- Create short videos and social posts for social platforms, shaping ideas around the brand voice and current trends
- Film, edit and publish content regularly, adjusting each concept to suit different platforms and formats
- Work with marketing and social colleagues on content themes and campaigns
- Review engagement results and use them to refine future content ideas
What you bring
- You have created social and video content for brands or businesses
- Remote work experience is required, including collaboration tools such as Slack, Zoom or Google Workspace
- You have worked with US- or UK-based companies
- You can take content from initial idea through publication on your own, with care for detail and brand fit
Who this fits
This hands-on role suits a self-directed creator who enjoys developing social content and adapting ideas for different platforms. You’ll work remotely from Johannesburg, South Africa, with US time zone coverage from EST to PST. The role is offered on a contractor basis. Recording a video is required as the first interview step.
From the employer
Join Hire Hangar and work with fast-growing global companies while building a long-term career.
Job Title: Content Creator (Social Media & Video)
Location: Remote
Time Zone: US Time Zones (EST–PST)
Role Overview
We are hiring a Content Creator to produce engaging, creative video and social media content designed to connect with audiences and build brand presence. This role is highly hands-on and creator-led, with a strong emphasis on originality, trends, and audience engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Create engaging short-form video and social content for social platforms
Ideate and execute content aligned with brand voice and social trends
Film, edit, and publish content in a consistent and timely manner
Adapt creative concepts for different platforms and formats
Collaborate with Marketing and Social teams on content themes and campaigns
Monitor engagement and iterate on content ideas based on performance
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated experience creating social media and video content for brands or businesses
Strong creative instincts and understanding of social media trends
Prior experience working remotely is mandatory, including fluency with remote collaboration tools such as Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana (or similar), and experience working with US or UK-based companies; applications without this experience will not be considered
Comfortable managing content creation independently from concept to publish
Strong attention to detail and brand alignment
Preferred Qualifications
Comfort appearing on camera or directing on-camera talent
Experience creating UGC-style or creator-led content
Familiarity with social analytics and engagement metrics
Tools & Technology
Video Editing: CapCut, InShot, Adobe Premiere Pro, or similar
Design: Canva
Social Platforms: TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn
Collaboration: Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace
Please NOTE:
It is crucial that you complete the application form in full. As part of the application process, you will be required to record a video. If your application is successful, you will receive an email confirming next steps, the video is the first step of the interview process. If you do not record a video, we will not be able to consider you for ANY open roles.
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