Outsourcing makes sense when your video volume goes up and down, when you need skills you don't have in-house, or when your team's time is better spent elsewhere. Hiring in-house makes sense when you have steady, daily editing needs. Many production companies and brands use a mix of both.
Whether you're a production company with more shoots than editors, or a brand with a growing content calendar, at some point the question comes up: do we hire, or do we outsource?
When Does Outsourcing Make Sense?
- Uneven volume. Busy seasons and quiet months make a full-time hire hard to justify.
- Specialized work. Animation, color grading or sound design may not be worth building in-house.
- Overflow. Production companies often send edits out when their team is booked.
- Speed. An experienced remote editor can start right away, without hiring and onboarding.
When Is In-House Better?
- You produce video every day and need someone embedded with the team.
- Projects require constant, real-time collaboration on site.
How Does Working With A Remote Editor Actually Work?
- You share footage through a cloud folder and send a brief or paper edit.
- The editor delivers a first cut by an agreed date.
- Notes come back with timestamps, in one list per round.
- Finals are delivered in every format and aspect ratio you need.
What Should You Look For?
Relevant samples, clear communication, on-time first cuts, and comfort working inside your brand guidelines. For production companies, an editor who can work under your name and match your house style is worth a lot.
Need An Editing Partner?
We work with brands and production companies as an extension of their team. Book a free call and we'll talk through your project and next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with production companies?
Yes. Much of our editing work comes from production companies that need reliable post-production support.
How do you receive footage?
Usually through a shared cloud folder like Google Drive or Dropbox.
Can you follow our brand guidelines?
Yes. Send logos, fonts, colors and any style references, and we'll match them.
