Hire a remote video editor in Eastern Europe.
A remote video editor turns raw footage into ads, social clips and long-form content on a steady, reliable schedule. In Eastern Europe, a mid-level hire costs about 64% less in salary than in the US.
Video Editor salaries: Eastern Europe vs the US
| Level | Eastern Europe | US |
|---|---|---|
| Junior (0-2 yrs) | $21,600 | $55,000 |
| Mid-level (3-5 yrs) | $30,000 | $82,600 |
| Senior (6+ yrs) | $42,000 | $99,000 |
Ballpark annual salaries for full-time roles, before our fees. Not quotes: we give you real ranges on the call.
Your total cost, fees included
Salary plus our fees in year one, next to the same hire in the US, UK or DACH.
What a remote video editor does
- Edit short-form social and ad content
- Cut long-form video and podcasts
- Add motion graphics, captions and sound
- Manage a steady publishing pipeline
What we screen for
- Premiere Pro, After Effects or DaVinci Resolve
- A reel we review first
- Fast turnaround
- Feel for pacing and hooks
Why hire video editors in Eastern Europe
Senior skills, strong English
Professionals in Serbia and North Macedonia combine solid education with English used daily at work.
European hours, flexible for the US
Central European Time lines up with European clients, and we recruit people comfortable working afternoons and evenings for US teams.
Hiring a video editor in Eastern Europe
How much does a video editor in Eastern Europe cost?
Ballpark annual salaries are $21,600 junior, $30,000 mid-level and $42,000 senior. Our fees sit on top: $2,500 one-time plus $700 a month if we employ them, or a 20% placement fee ($5,000 minimum) if you do.
How do you vet video editors?
We source, interview and screen every candidate, check the skills a video editor needs, and add practical tests where the role calls for it. You meet a shortlist and choose who to hire.
What if the hire doesn't work out?
If a hire resigns or is let go for performance within 90 days, we find a replacement at no extra fee. If we employ them, replacements continue for as long as they're with you.
Tell us about the video editor you need.
15 minutes. You'll leave knowing what the role costs and how fast we can fill it.
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