Video Editor/Motion Graphics Designer (6-Month FTC)

🇿🇦 Up to ZAR 480,000 per annum, pro rata, for a six-month fixed-term contract 
🌎 Fully remote working anywhere in South Africa!  
✨ Working with globally recognisable brands in US Entertainment  
💻 High-end, fast computer  
💡 All the latest software and productivity tools you’ll need 

Who We Are  

At Storm Ideas, we supercharge the digital presence of some of the biggest names in US TV and entertainment. Since 2008, our international team has delivered bold, forward-thinking solutions for globally recognised clients.  

Whether we're building innovative products, producing high-impact social content, or designing smarter ways for our partners to work—we’re right at the cutting edge of creativity, technology, and automation.  

Embracing Future-Facing Technology 

Emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence present exciting opportunities for us and our clients. As the world adapts, we’re committed to safely exploring the potential advantages of AI, integrating it thoughtfully into our work where possible, and one day guiding our clients through new possibilities when they’re open and ready for them. By tapping into our creativity, expertise, and collaboration, we aim to embrace its potential together. Our vision relies on people who are curious about this technology and excited to take on this challenge! 

What You’ll Make Happen  

• Reviewing never-before-seen TV episodes before they’re released 
• Using Adobe Suite to produce high quality short and long form video content for high profile US TV clients 
• Designing new or working with existing motion graphics packages 
• Suggesting creative solutions and putting forward own ideas for engaging and innovative content 
• Self-evaluating and reviewing own work before presenting to line manager 
• Developing own skills by learning from other team members and through independent research 

Your Expertise 

• Intermediate to advanced understanding of Adobe Creative Suite, especially Premiere Pro, After Effects and Photoshop
• A basic level of proficiency is definitely not a deal-breaker but willingness and determination to learn would be compulsory 
• Knowledge of encoding and optimisation for specific social platforms 
• Ability to work well under the pressure of deadlines while maintaining accuracy 
• Excellent eye for detail 
• Strong editorial sense both visually and in terms of storytelling 
• Ability to adjust well to feedback and changing priorities 
• High work-ethic and self-motivation 

Work with the latest hardware and software—Windows or Mac—so you're always set up to succeed.  

Ideas Welcome, Always  

We don’t just say we’re open to ideas—we act on them. Your insights can shape how we work across the company.  

Fast, Agile, Adaptive  

We move like a start-up but with the backing of a larger team. Quick decisions and a responsive culture are the norm.  

Incredible Team, Global Reach  

Join an international crew of 175+ passionate, talented people. We hire for skill, drive, and authenticity—just be yourself.  

Remote-First & Flexible 

Fully remote within South Africa. Our core working hours for this role will be 9am-5:30pm GMT. 

RECRUITMENT PROCESS 

Firstly, we will invite you to a first interview - Here you will meet James, our Video Editor and Motion Graphics Manager and Emily, our Lead Production Manager, in a 60 minute interview via Zoom. It’s a mix of technical and culture-fit questions as well as providing you with more details about our projects and working in our team.   

If the technical interview with James and Emily goes well, we will invite you to a final interview (30 minutes) with Nina, our Head of Content Production – it’s a mix of technical and culture-fit questions. 
 

Not sure if you tick every box? Apply anyway—we care more about your potential and mindset than a perfect match. 

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