Hire a Dedicated Video Editor
Video is the highest-engagement content format across every platform — but raw footage without skilled editing is noise. Our dedicated video editors handle short-form (Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts), long-form (YouTube, Vimeo), testimonials, product demos, explainer animations, and event recap videos. They colour grade, balance audio, add motion graphics and titles, add captions, and export in the correct format and resolution for each target platform. They work inside your review and approval workflow and deliver to deadlines.
Monthly rate
Part-time
$400 – $750/mo
Full-time
$800 – $1,400/mo
Western equivalent: ~$5,000/mo
Save up to 72% vs AU/UK/US hire
Why Codalyst Tech
Company-backed — not freelance
You hire through us — a registered company with a clear contract, NDA protection, and an escalation path if anything goes wrong.
Company-backed contract — not a freelancer agreement
Exclusive assignment — not shared across clients
Pre-vetted and interview-approved before you commit
Onboarded within 7 business days
What they do
Responsibilities
What your dedicated Video Editor will own as part of your team.
- Editing footage into final cut (rough cut review + final delivery)
- Colour grading and audio balancing
- Motion graphics: titles, lower thirds, end cards, transitions
- Subtitle and caption creation and burning
- Platform-optimised exports (9:16, 1:1, 16:9, 4K where applicable)
- Thumbnail design for YouTube/Vimeo
- B-roll sourcing and integration (stock footage where applicable)
- Delivery via Frame.io or cloud link within agreed turnaround
Expertise
Core skills
Tooling
Tools & platforms
Services this role delivers
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Where this role adds value
Industries we serve with this role
A dedicated Video Editor delivers measurable impact across 7 industries. Click any card to learn how we work within that sector.
E-Commerce
Online retail businesses selling physical or digital products — from single-brand Shopify stores to multi-vendor marketplaces and D2C brands scaling to 7+ figures.
- Cart abandonment rates above 60% with no structured recovery workflow
- Inventory data spread across Shopify, spreadsheets, and warehouse software
Education
Private schools, tutoring companies, online course creators, EdTech startups, and vocational training providers — building and scaling digital learning experiences and administrative systems.
- Student enrolment and onboarding managed through email and spreadsheets
- Course content delivered through generic platforms that do not match the brand
Real Estate
Property agencies, property management companies, developers, buyers' agents, and PropTech startups — digitising property listings, lead management, and portfolio administration.
- Lead management spread across email, portal notifications, and sticky notes
- Property listings manually duplicated across portals (REA, Domain, website)
Construction & Trades
Builders, subcontractors, project managers, civil engineering firms, and construction tech startups — digitising site operations, project tracking, and subcontractor coordination.
- Project progress tracked in spreadsheets with no single version of truth
- Variation and change order management done through email with no audit trail
Fitness & Wellness
Gyms, personal trainers, yoga studios, wellness centres, online fitness coaches, and health app startups — managing memberships, bookings, and digital content delivery.
- Class bookings managed through WhatsApp or phone — confirmation chaotic
- Membership billing on manual cycles with high failed payment rates
Restaurants & Hospitality
Independent restaurants, cafe groups, franchise operators, catering companies, and food delivery brands — managing orders, reservations, POS operations, and digital marketing.
- POS system fees per terminal eating into already-thin margins
- Online ordering platform commissions (15–30%) eliminating delivery profitability
Cleaning & Facilities
Residential cleaning companies, commercial cleaning contractors, facilities management firms, and cleaning franchise operators — managing scheduling, staff, quotes, and recurring client relationships.
- Job scheduling done through WhatsApp or phone with frequent miscommunication
- Quote generation manual and slow — losing jobs to faster competitors
Common questions
Everything you need to know before hiring a dedicated Video Editor.
You hire a specific person — not a rotating pool. We match you with a vetted professional based on your stack, domain, and working style, you conduct a technical interview before committing, and the person is assigned exclusively to your project for the duration of the engagement. They work within your timezone overlap window, join your team's communication tools (Slack, Teams), and participate in your sprint ceremonies. We handle HR, payroll, equipment, and benefits on our side. You direct the work.
Yes — always. We present 1–2 matched candidates with their CV, portfolio, and a summary of why we think they fit your requirements. You interview them before any engagement begins. If the first candidates are not right, we keep searching at no extra cost until you find someone you want to work with.
We work with whatever you have — phone footage, DSLR footage, screen recordings, or presentation slides. Higher quality input produces better output, but we can colour grade and enhance footage from almost any source. If you need help with a shoot plan, we can advise on equipment, framing, and lighting for self-shot content.
For brand and print: SVG, PDF (print-ready), PNG (transparent, @1x and @2x), EPS. For web/digital: SVG, PNG, WebP. For video: MP4 (H.264 and H.265), MOV. For presentations: PDF and native format (Figma, PowerPoint, or Keynote depending on the project). Source files are always included.
Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) is UTC+5. This creates a 3–5 hour overlap with UK/EU mornings, a 4–6 hour overlap with Middle East business hours, and an async-friendly relationship with US/Canada (with a 2–4 hour overlap possible with early starts). We set timezone expectations upfront and ensure a minimum 3-hour synchronous overlap per day with your team.
Ready to hire a dedicated Video Editor?
Tell us your requirements and timezone. We will present matched candidates within 7 business days.