Marketing and Creative

Hire an Offshore Video Editor

New video ads each week, when you hire a video editor in the Philippines who works your hours.

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Trusted by 300+ companies. 450+ people placed. A 5-year track record.
The Role

What a Video Editor Handles for Your Team

When your ads need new creative every week, one in-house editor falls behind and results slip. An offshore video editor cuts the footage, hooks, and versions your team needs to keep testing. Your creative lead still writes the brief and approves each cut, so the brand stays in your hands.

Your offshore hire will typically:

  • Cut UGC, testimonial, and demo footage into ads
  • Build strong hooks into the first seconds
  • Add captions, music, and sound effects
  • Resize each edit for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube
  • Turn podcasts and webinars into short clips

Works in the tools you already use:

Premiere Pro
After Effects
Frame.io
Final Cut Pro

A Steady Supply of Ads

New ad versions reach your media buyer each week to test.

Winning Ads Stay Fresh

Top ads get new hooks and cuts before their results fade.

Time Back for Your Team

Your creative lead reviews each cut instead of editing them all.

Why the Philippines

Why Choose a Filipino Video Editor?

Offshore video editing is offered in many countries. Here is what sets video talent in the Philippines apart.

A Growing Video Workforce

About 130,000 people in the country worked in audio and video media in 2025, up from about 75,000 in 2018.

Post-Production for Global Clients

The national outsourcing industry group lists post-production as a mature service in animation, a sector with 8,400 full-time workers.

Strong Business English

English is an official language for teaching, and the Philippines ranks 28th of 123 countries for English proficiency, ahead of India and Colombia.

Proven Partner for North American Clients

The outsourcing industry employs 1.89 million people, and North American buyers make up 65 to 70 percent of its demand.

More Staffing helps mid-market U.S. companies hire a video editor in the Philippines. Your video editor cuts footage into ads, adds hooks and captions, and resizes each edit for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube. Every candidate passes six vetting gates before you meet them. You pay $1,000 a month plus your hire's pay, and a $1,000 one-time engagement fee.

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The Math

How Much an Offshore Video Editor Saves You

We put a U.S. video editor next to one in the Philippines and counted every cost, from pay to hiring.

Estimates only. U.S. figures use BLS median pay plus benefits and hiring costs. Offshore figures are based on our current rates for mid-level Filipino hires. Entry-level costs less, senior costs more. Exact figures on your call.

$79,495
saved in year one with an offshore video editor
U.S. Hire · Video Editor
Pay
$75,420
Benefits and payroll taxes
$32,400
Recruiting
$5,475
Total in year one
$113,295
Offshore Hire · Video Editor
Your Filipino hire's pay, $10 an hour
$20,800
Our fee, $1,000 a month
$12,000
One-time engagement fee
$1,000
Total in year one
$33,800

What You Pay for Offshore Staffing

One monthly fee covers the search, the setup, and support for your Filipino hire.
$1,000
/ month per full-time hire
Plus your Filipino hire's pay and a $1,000 one-time engagement fee.
Role-specific sourcing and vetting
Sample profiles and work samples
Payroll and contract coordination
Help managing and facilitating compliance
A 30 to 90 day onboarding plan
1 free replacement over the first 12 months
Coaching, community, and events for your hire
You see the full quote before you commit.
The Process

From First Call to First Day

Most offshore hires start 3 to 4 weeks after your first call.

01

Discovery Call

Walk us through the role, your hours, and your budget in 30 minutes.

02

Role Brief and Quote

We write the role brief and price it. You approve both first.

03

Shortlist and Interviews

Review vetted Filipino candidates and work samples, then interview.

04

Hire and Onboard

Choose your hire. We handle payroll, contracts, and a smooth first day.

How We Vet

Six Gates Before You Meet Anyone

01
Pre-selection
02
Industry interview
03
HR interview
04
Work assignment
05
Tech check
06
Background check

For a video editor, we check:

  • Pacing that holds attention
  • Skill in your editing software
  • Attention to detail
  • Meeting tight deadlines
See How We Vet

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Graphic Designer

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Media Buyer

Media Buyer

Plans, launches, and tracks paid ads, and reports on what the spend returns.

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Marketing Coordinator

Marketing Coordinator

Moves campaigns, calendars, and assets from plan to launch.

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FAQ

Questions About Hiring an Offshore Video Editor

Can a Filipino video editor work our hours?

Yes. Your hire works your time zone or an agreed overlap. We confirm your hours before the search starts, and they go into the role brief you approve. That overlap lets your editor take notes from your creative lead and send new cuts back while your team is still online.

How much does an offshore video editor save next to a U.S. hire?

You save $79,495 in year one. A U.S. video editor costs $113,295 with benefits, taxes, and recruiting. Hiring through us totals $33,800, based on what our mid-level hires are paid. Entry-level editors earn less, and senior ones earn more. You get exact figures on your call.

Where do we find good video editors when our team cannot keep up?

We find proven Filipino professionals for the role and test each one with a real edit before you meet them. You review their work samples, interview your shortlist, and choose the hire who fits your team. Most offshore hires start 3 to 4 weeks after your first call.

What should we check before we hire a video editor in the Philippines?

Watch real ad edits, not just a reel. Look for pacing that keeps viewers watching, skill in your editing software, attention to detail, and a record of meeting tight deadlines. Every candidate passes six vetting gates before you meet them, including a work assignment and a tech check.

Will an offshore video editor stay, and what if it does not work out?

We support your hire well past the first day, starting with a 30 to 90 day onboarding plan. Your editor also gets coaching, community, and events through our monthly fee. If the fit still falls short, you get 1 free replacement over the first 12 months.

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