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    Video Editor

    Edits short- and long-form video with cuts, motion, and sound to produce scroll-stopping content.

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    Key responsibilities

    • Edit raw footage into polished short- and long-form videos optimized for each platform
    • Add motion graphics, captions, and sound design to maximize watch time
    • Create UGC-style and direct-response ad creatives for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube
    • Manage video file organization, versioning, and delivery to stakeholders
    • Iterate edits based on performance data and creative direction

    Skills we vet for

    Every Video Editor we place clears a rigorous screen. These are the capabilities we verify before a candidate ever reaches you.

    • Non-linear video editing with strong narrative and pacing sense
    • Motion graphics and basic visual effects
    • Sound design, mixing, and music selection
    • Platform-specific format optimization for aspect ratios, captions, and hooks
    • Fast turnaround and iteration based on feedback

    Common tools

    A Lago-placed Video Editor typically works across these platforms. Let us know your stack and we'll match accordingly.

    Adobe Premiere ProFinal Cut ProAfter EffectsCapCutDaVinci Resolve

    What you get with a Lago-placed Video Editor

    Every candidate is pre-vetted for technical skill, communication, and cultural fit. You get a professional who can ship from day one—without agency markups or the usual hiring overhead.

    • Role-specific vetting

      Technical screens, portfolio review, and scenario-based interviews tailored to the role.

    • Top 8% talent only

      Most candidates are rejected. You only meet people who clear our bar.

    • Fast time-to-hire

      Matches in under 7 days, with flexible month-to-month contracts.

    • Global talent, local quality

      Placements across Philippines, Serbia, and LATAM—fluent, overlapping hours, ready to work.

    How it works

    1. 1

      Tell us the role

      Share the responsibilities, tools, and working hours you need.

    2. 2

      We match in under 7 days

      We surface pre-vetted candidates already screened for this role type.

    3. 3

      Interview & start

      Run your own final interview, then start working month-to-month with zero agency markup.

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