Job Title: Social Media Video Content Manager

Location: Remote (South Africa-based preferred)

Reporting to: Operations Director

About VA Central:

VA Central specializes in providing virtual assistant services to UK-based businesses, particularly within the estate agency sector. As a Social Media Video Content Manager, you will play a pivotal role in creating engaging and high-quality video content to elevate our brand, enhance online visibility, and drive customer engagement across various social media platforms. You will work with a team of 5 within the marketing division and create social media content for 8 team members’ LinkedIn personal branding. You’ll ensure that content stays on trend, aligns with brand identity, meets high-quality standards, and meets deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

Video Content Creation:

• Produce high-quality video content for social media, websites, newsletters, and marketing campaigns.
• Create video content for all major social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
• Edit raw footage into polished, engaging videos that align with campaign goals and brand identity.
• Ensure all video content is optimized for various platforms (social media, website, YouTube, etc.)

Team Management:

• Collaborating with the marketing team to create impactful content.
• Create 8 team members’ content for their LinkedIn personal brands ensuring each team member delivers 6 video content posts per month.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and create humour-driven, clever, and sleek content that is impactful and relevant to the audience.
• Work closely with the marketing team (graphic designer & campaign managers) to brainstorm and develop content ideas.
• Present final content ideas to the Operations Director for approval and feedback.

Video Editing & Post-Production:

• Apply advanced editing techniques using tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and other video editing software.
• Create dynamic, visually appealing videos through editing, colour correction, sound mixing, and motion graphics.
• Ensure that videos are consistently high-quality and meet industry standards.

Campaign & Trend Integration:

• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop video content that aligns with broader marketing campaigns and objectives.
• Stay up to date with the latest video trends and techniques to continuously innovate and ensure content is fresh, relevant, and engaging.

Innovation & Creativity:

• Experiment with new video formats, animation styles, and storytelling methods to create unique and compelling content.
• Offer creative ideas for video content that enhances brand engagement and attracts new customers.

Content Planning and Execution:

• Ensure deadlines are met by following up with team members on video content needed and ensure content creation is aligned with the marketing calendar.
• Work with the team to come up with creative video content that captures attention and drives engagement on social media.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Advanced skills in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects).
• Proven experience in creating engaging video content for social media, marketing campaigns, and brand storytelling.
• Strong attention to detail and a creative eye for visual storytelling.
• Knowledge of video formats, resolution standards, and platform-specific best practices.
• Ability to manage a team and oversee content creation processes to ensure high-quality outputs on time.

Why Join VA Central?

• Flexible remote working environment.
• Opportunities to grow your creativity and skills in a dynamic, fast-paced industry.
• Be part of a collaborative and innovative team dedicated to creating impactful content for clients.

Hardware Requirements:

• Own computer or laptop.
• ADSL/FIBRE internet line with a minimum of 50 Mbps.
• Headphones for use with our VOIP phone system.
• Anti-virus installed.
• UPS/Back-up battery for load shedding.

If you’re a talented social media video editor with a passion for crafting visually captivating content and the ability to lead a team and drive social media strategies looking for an opportunity to grow, we’d love to hear from you!

Please submit your updated Resume and Portfolio!

Immediate availability is preferred, but not a dealbreaker.

We look forward to viewing your application!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: R10 000,00 – R17 000,00 per month

Expected hours: 20 per week

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/02/02