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title: "Hire Video Editors Using Work Trials | Recharm"
description: "Run structured work trials for video editors. Recharm helps teams evaluate real editing ability using organized footage and creative briefs."
url: https://www.recharm.com/solutions/hire-video-editors-by-trials
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# Hiring video editors: Run structured work trials _for video editors._

Recharm gives every candidate the same brief and instant access to organized footage, so they start editing in minutes and you compare real work, not portfolios.

[Start 14-day free trial](https://www.recharm.com/get-started)

**Trial brief: 15s skin tint ad** Hook · benefit · CTA · from the shared library

3 candidates

Candidate A

Candidate B

Candidate C

An example trial built from our demo library of ILIA Beauty creator videos.

**83%** less time to find a clip HexClad

**5 hrs** a week saved per editor Purdy & Figg

**3×** more ad edits HexClad

## Sound familiar?: Why hiring from portfolios _often fails._

Tick the statements that are true for your hiring process. If two or more are, it isn’t showing you real editing ability.

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Tick the ones that are true for your team.

## How it works: A fair trial, _set up in minutes._

1. 1

   ### Share one brief and the library

   Invite candidates to a workspace with your real, organized footage. No folders to copy, no timestamps to write.

2. 2

   ### Candidates start cutting

   Hooks, testimonials and product shots are already clipped and tagged, so the trial measures editing, not file hunting.

3. 3

   ### Compare cuts side by side

   Everyone worked from the same brief and the same footage, so the differences are their choices.

## Remove setup friction: What candidates see _on minute one._

No Drive links, no “the good takes are in the second folder.” Candidates open the library and browse clips by scene, the same way your team does.

Scene

**Hook** 81 clips

Scenes from our demo library. Pick one to browse its clips.

## Editor trials, _before and after Recharm._

Traditional trials

1. Share Google Drive folders
2. Write long instructions
3. Candidates search for clips
4. Ramp-up eats hours of the trial
5. Results are hard to compare

Recharm trials

1. Share one structured brief
2. Provide the organized library
3. Candidates find clips instantly
4. Trials start immediately

Candidates spend the trial on storytelling, so you see who can really edit.

## Who it’s for: Built for teams _hiring editors._

- ### Performance marketing teams

  Find editors who cut for results, not just polish.

- ### Creative agencies

  Vet freelancers on real client footage before you staff them.

- ### DTC brands

  Hire in-house editors with a trial that mirrors the job.

- ### Creative leads

  Compare candidates fairly, side by side.

HexClad produces 3× more ad edits with Recharm

> “If you want us to keep the same level of quality and speed, you can’t get rid of Recharm. Without it, our whole team slows down, and that would affect revenue.”

**Alyssa Metzger** Paid Creative Strategy Manager, HexClad

## Frequently asked questions

### Why are work trials important when hiring video editors?

Work trials show how editors actually think, collaborate and execute inside your workflow. They reveal far more than portfolios, because candidates work with your assets, your brief and your deadline.

### How does Recharm improve the trial process?

Candidates get an organized creative library and can start working with real footage immediately. Instead of navigating folders, they spend the trial on storytelling, structure and editing quality.

### Can multiple candidates run trials at the same time?

Yes. Share the same brief and asset library with several candidates at once, then compare their cuts side by side to find the strongest editor.

### What kind of task should a trial include?

Most teams ask candidates to cut a short ad from available footage. The task should mirror real production work so you can judge both editing ability and creative thinking.

### How long should a work trial take?

Most editing trials can be completed in a few hours once candidates have the right assets. A clear prompt and an organized library help them ramp up quickly and deliver stronger work.

### Should work trials be paid?

Yes. Paying for trials respects candidates’ time and attracts stronger talent. It also encourages candidates to take the task seriously.

## Stop guessing from portfolios. _Run a real trial._