Marketing & Social Media Content Creator (remote)

1UP CARGO Ikapa, Intshonalanga Kapa, ZA

Published 2026-02-04

Description

Role Overview We are looking for a highly experienced short-form video editor and social media content specialist to lead and execute our social media presence across multiple regions.
This role is video-first.
Social media growth, content performance, and storytelling are the priorities.
This position requires someone who lives and breathes social media, understands what performs today, and can consistently produce high-retention, business-focused short-form content.
Experience Minimum 5 years in marketing and social media Proven business-focused social media growth Demonstrated growth on their own social media accounts (must be evidenced; candidates with negligible followings will not be shortlisted)Core Capabilities Advanced short-form video creation for Instagram Reels, Tik Tok, and Linked In Strong understanding of hooks, pacing, retention, captions, and CTAs Ability to translate business objectives into high-performing social content Excellent trend research skills and ability to adapt trends to business content Strong thumbnail creation skills Caption writing with SEO awareness Avoids default or generic auto-caption styles (captions must be customized and intentional)Required Software & Tools (Must Demonstrate Advanced Use)Video Editing & Motion Adobe Premiere Pro (Advanced)After Effects (Advanced – motion graphics, kinetic text)Da Vinci Resolve and/or Final Cut Pro (advantage)Candidates proficient in Premiere Pro and After Effects are expected to have working knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator due to asset creation workflows.
AI Video & Content Creation Runway MLPika Labs and/or Luma AIDescript Eleven Labs Chat GPT or equivalent AI for scripting and ideation Open AI Sora Google VEORunway Design & Branding Canva (Advanced – brand kits, animations)Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Audio, Captions & Assets Adobe Audition or equivalent Auto-caption tools (Cap Cut / VEED / )Licensed audio platforms (Epidemic Sound, Soundstripe, or similar)Analytics & Social Platforms Meta Business Suite Tik Tok Creative Center Instagram Insights Hootsuite / Later / Sprout Social / Metricool Candidates must demonstrate understanding of analytics, including watch time, retention (first 3 seconds), saves, shares, and trend lifecycle timing.

Location

Ikapa
Intshonalanga Kapa
South Africa
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Attributes

Job type Full time
Contract type Permanent
Salary type Monthly
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