Social Media & Video Specialist
At a glance
Mid-level Social Media role at Hire Hangar. Remote, South Africa · contract.
Pay not stated Social Media salary
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What you'll do
- Produce and edit video for social platforms and digital campaigns, shaping hooks, captions and pacing for each channel
- Supply video assets for paid and organic marketing campaigns
- Review video results and use performance data to suggest what to change
- Keep video visuals, messaging and brand standards consistent across deliverables
- Coordinate with marketing teammates so video supports funnel goals
What you bring
- Hands-on work creating and improving video for social media and digital marketing
- A solid grasp of video performance measures and ways to optimize results
- Previous remote work is required, including collaboration tools and work with US- or UK-based companies
Who this fits
This remote contractor role suits someone who can balance creative video production with performance goals and bring strong organization and attention to detail. You must have worked remotely with US- or UK-based companies; the role aligns to US time zones. Completing the application video is required for consideration.
From the employer
Join Hire Hangar and work with fast-growing global companies while building a long-term career.
Job Title: Social Media & Video Specialist
Location: Remote
Time Zone: US Time Zones (EST–PST)
Role Overview
We are looking for a Social Media & Digital Marketing Video Specialist to focus on optimizing video content for social and digital marketing performance. This role blends creative execution with data-driven iteration, ensuring video assets support engagement, growth, and conversion goals.
Key Responsibilities
Create and edit video content optimized for social media and digital campaigns
Tailor video messaging, hooks, captions, and pacing to platform-specific best practices
Support marketing campaigns with video assets across paid and organic channels
Analyze video performance and recommend improvements based on data
Maintain consistency in visual quality, messaging, and brand standards
Collaborate with Marketing teams to align content with funnel objectives
Required Qualifications
Hands-on experience creating and optimizing video content for social media and digital marketing
Strong understanding of video performance metrics and optimization techniques
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
Ability to balance creative execution with performance goals
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting paid social or performance marketing campaigns
Familiarity with A/B testing video formats and messaging
Experience working in fast-paced, content-heavy environments
Tools & Technology
Video Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut
Analytics: Native platform analytics, Google Analytics
Social & Campaign Tools: Meta Ads Manager, TikTok Ads, scheduling tools
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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