Hire Video Editors
Video editors turn raw footage into content that performs. Our LATAM editors handle short-form social, ads, and long-form YouTube work.
- Works your time zone
- 8-stage vetting
Typical annual cost
U.S. hire
$110,000
Salary + benefits & payroll taxes
Lateam LATAM hire
$24,000
Typical pay for our placements
Save around 78%
U.S.: BLS median wage for this occupation (May 2025) plus benefits and payroll taxes. LATAM: median pay across Lateam placements in this or a closely related role. Not a salary guarantee.
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What a video editor does
Hire remote video editors from Latin America.
- Edit short-form and long-form video content
- Add captions, sound design and color correction
- Cut ad variations for testing
- Manage footage libraries and project files
- Collaborate with social and creative teams
- Deliver assets in platform-specific formats
Core skills we test for
- Video editing
- Short-form / social editing
- Color and audio basics
- Captioning & subtitling
- Asset management
- Fast turnaround
Tools they work in
Hiring video editors, answered
How quickly can I hire a video editor?
We typically present a shortlist of fully vetted candidates within 7–10 business days, and most clients make a hire within three weeks of kickoff.
How much does a remote video editor from Latin America cost?
Most of our video editors are paid around $24,000 a year, versus roughly $110,000 for a comparable U.S. hire once benefits and payroll taxes are included. That's about 78% less, with no drop in quality.
Will they work in my time zone?
Yes. Every professional we place works your business hours — LATAM overlaps with all U.S. time zones, so there are no overnight handoffs.
How do you vet video editors?
Eight stages: English proficiency, a real role-specific skills assessment, structured interviews, behavioral assessment, reference checks, background check, internet speed test, and a workspace walkthrough. Roughly 2–3% of applicants pass.
Ready to meet your video editor?
Book a free 20-minute intro call. We’ll scope the role and send a vetted shortlist within 7–10 days.