Video Editor & Graphic Designer at Workhour Media

Shape Compelling Brand Stories at Workhour Media

Are you a visual storyteller who breathes life into raw footage and turns ideas into striking graphics? Workhour Media, a forward-thinking digital marketing and creative agency, is looking for a talented Video Editor & Graphic Designer to join our dynamic team.

At Workhour Media, we empower ambitious African businesses to build trusted, recognizable brands through comprehensive strategies, content creation, social media management, and video production. If you thrive in a fast-paced agency environment and love crafting thumb-stopping content, this opportunity is built for you.

Role Overview

As our new Video Editor & Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, producing, and editing top-tier visual content tailored for digital campaigns, social media channels, and broad brand communications. You will work hand-in-hand with our strategists and content creators to translate creative briefs into high-impact visuals that drive measurable results for our diverse portfolio of clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and edit engaging Reels, short-form videos, advertisements, and promotional clips.
• Enhance videos with professional captions, smooth transitions, background music, sound effects, and motion graphics.
• Perform color correction, basic color grading, and clean audio editing.
• Design eye-catching social media graphics, carousels, video thumbnails, and ad creatives.
• Retouch photography and expertly prepare digital assets for various platforms.
• Seamlessly format and adapt visual content into vertical, square, and landscape orientations.
• Maintain consistent visual identities across distinct client brands while respecting individual brand guidelines.
• Organize and archive media assets, project files, and final deliverables efficiently.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously, incorporating feedback accurately and meeting strict deadlines.
• Stay ahead of the curve regarding emerging video, design, and social media trends.

Qualifications & Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in both video editing and graphic design, supported by a robust portfolio.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, or equivalent tools.
• A keen eye for visual storytelling, typography, composition, color theory, and layout.
• Proven experience crafting motion graphics, title sequences, and simple animations.
• Deep familiarity with social media best practices, platform dimensions, and short-form video trends.
• Exceptional communication, time-management, and organizational skills with a high attention to detail.
• A reliable computer, stable internet connection, and a professional remote working setup.
• Bonus: Prior agency experience or a background producing content for restaurant, hospitality, retail, or lifestyle brands. (Note: A formal degree is not required; portfolio quality, creative judgement, and reliability matter most.)

Method of Application

To apply for this role, please send your resume and a link to your portfolio showcasing relevant video editing and graphic design projects to careers@workhourmedia.com. Ensure your application highlights your best work and demonstrates why you are a great fit for our team.