C-1214
Candidate #C-1214
Video Editor · 5 years experience · Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Colour grading
$1,300per month + GST
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Creative role
Hire an offshore Video Editor
A Video Editor transforms raw footage into polished, brand-consistent video content for social media, YouTube, ads, and internal use — delivering fast turnarounds on regular content without agency costs.
$1,500per month + GST, all-in
$60–80kAustralian salary range
$64,673est. saving a year (NSW)*
What they do
A video editor who handles video editing, colour grading, audio mixing, subtitling, motion graphics, short-form content and long-form editing, full time and dedicated to your business.
Why hire offshore
01
High-output video editing at 50–60% of local post-production cost
02
Handles volume social content and ad creatives without a local hire
03
Time-zone overlap enables next-day delivery on raw footage
Skills
Video editing Colour grading Audio mixing Subtitling Motion graphics Short-form content Long-form editing
Software they use
AdAdobe Premiere ProDaDaVinci ResolveAfAfter EffectsCaCapCutFiFinal Cut Pro
Cost comparison
What a video editor costs a year
Local figures are salary plus 12% super and NSW payroll tax.
$25k
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$75k
$71k
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Local entry$60k salaryLocal typical$70k salaryLocal senior$80k salaryAdept$1,500/mo
Estimated saving
78%
About $64,673 a year against a typical local hire in NSW, before recruitment fees, leave cover, equipment and desk space.
A typical day
What a working day can look like
An example in Sydney time. Your video editor follows your priorities and your tools.
8:30am
Brief review
Picks up new requests and confirms anything unclear before starting.
9:30am
Deep work
Designs, edits or writes the day's main piece.
12:00pm
Review round
Shares drafts for feedback in your tool of choice.
1:30pm
Revisions
Applies feedback quickly and keeps versions organised.
3:30pm
Asset prep
Exports, resizes and files final assets to your brand standards.
5:00pm
Hand-off
Posts what shipped and what's next in your team channel.
Available talent
Creative talent you can interview
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C-1213
Candidate #C-1213
Graphic Designer · 4 years experience · Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Canva Pro
$1,200per month + GST
U-1203
Candidate #U-1203
UI/UX Designer · 6 years experience · Figma, User research, Prototyping
$1,800per month + GST
Questions
Hiring a video editor
Something else on your mind? Our Australian team can talk it through.
Can they edit short-form content for TikTok and Reels?
Yes. Offshore video editors are highly experienced with short-form vertical content, fast cuts, text overlays, and trend-driven editing styles.
How do I share footage with an offshore editor?
Via Frame.io, Google Drive, Dropbox, or WeTransfer. Cloud-based workflows are standard for offshore post-production.
Can they add subtitles and captions?
Yes. Auto-captioning and manual subtitle timing are standard tasks. Multi-language captions are also available.
Can they handle colour grading?
Yes for standard grading. Complex cinematic grading requires a senior colourist and should be discussed during the hiring brief.
What turnaround time can I expect?
For a standard 60–90 second social video, next-day turnaround on received footage is typical for a full-time editor.
Where they work
Industries and states
*Estimate compares $18,000 a year with a $70,000 salary plus 12% super and NSW payroll tax (5.45%, payable once wages pass the state threshold).
Ready when you are
Meet your video editor this month
Tell us what you need and we'll shortlist candidates for you to interview. $1,500 a month + GST, with no upfront fees.
