Hire a Video Editor.
Video editors we place pair technical speed with editorial instinct. We vet for pacing, sound discipline, and the ability to take a brief like 'make this 7-minute interview into three LinkedIn hooks' and ship all three by end of day.
Pre-vetted, full-time dedicated, with HR & payroll handled. $1,500–5,000 CAD/month depending on seniority.
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Overview
What a Video Editor actually does.
Short-form and long-form video editing — social cutdowns, founder podcasts, sales enablement, and brand films.
Responsibilities
- Edit short-form social cutdowns and long-form content
- Own sound design, colour, and motion basics
- Generate captions and platform-specific exports
- Coordinate with designers and social managers on asset delivery
- Manage project files and media backups
Core Skills
What they bring on day one.
WHAT A SHORTLIST LOOKS LIKE
What a Video Editor placement looks like.
Seniority bands and typical stacks for a video editor placement.
Mid-Level, 4 years
Mid-Level tier, $2,500–$3,500 CAD/month
Premiere Pro, Colour, Sound, Captions
Senior, 6 years
Senior tier, $3,500–$5,000 CAD/month
DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, Brand film, Motion
Illustrative bands, not real candidates. A co-founder presents your actual shortlist after the discovery call.
PRICING
Tiers for a Video Editor.
Junior to Senior, one flat CAD rate per month per hire.
What this role costs
- Video Editor through Obelisk Talent (Junior to Senior)
- $1,500–5,000 CAD / month
- Flat retainer, all-in: HR, payroll & management included. No placement fee.
What each tier includes, and the full comparison with a local Canadian hire: see the pricing page →
How We Vet This Role
What a Video Editor has to show us.
Video candidates edit a sample long-form clip into three short-form cutdowns — we grade pacing, hook quality, and adherence to brand voice.
See The Obelisk Vetting ProcessRELATED ROLES
Hiring more than one?
Roles that pair with a video editor, under the same contract.
Ready to brief a Video Editor?
15-minute call, written brief same day, a shortlist of 1–2 pre-vetted candidates typically within a week. If the first video editor is not the right fit, the 30-day replacement guarantee covers the second one.
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