How to Find & Hire Video Editors (and what to pay)

Hiring a great video editor can completely transform your life. But how do you actually find the right person, know what to pay, and make sure they deliver consistent, high-quality work?

In this video, I break down everything I’ve learned after hiring 50+ editors and reviewing 1,500+ applications through my agency, Boomin’ Brands Media. You’ll learn when to hire a freelancer vs. an agency, how to write a job description that attracts top talent, how to set up an efficient hiring funnel, what to pay based on region, and how to onboard editors so they deliver your vision every time.

If you want to save hours every week, scale your content output, and finally find reliable editors that get it, this video is for you.

Watch till the end to learn how to build your own automated hiring system and never stress about editing again!

🕒 Timestamps

00:00 – Why hiring a video editor is the best way to buy back your time
00:37 – How we’ve hired 50+ editors (and screened 1,500+ applications)
01:00 – Freelancer vs. agency: which one should you hire?
02:02 – When to hire a freelancer vs. when to hire an agency
02:46 – How to write the perfect video editor job description (using ChatGPT)
03:24 – Building your hiring funnel (simple or automated)
04:56 – Example of our automated hiring system in GoHighLevel
05:35 – Creating a trial task to test your editor’s skills
06:15 – Should you pay for test edits? (and what red flags to look for)
06:59 – Where to post your job: platforms that actually work
07:35 – How much to pay editors (by region and skill level)
08:56 – Short-form vs. long-form editing rates explained
09:34 – Onboarding your new editor for long-term success
10:12 – How to communicate your creative vision clearly
10:53 – The feedback process and how to avoid constant revisions
11:30 – Tools to streamline revisions (Frame.io recommendation)
11:50 – Final thoughts and next steps