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How to hire a video editor in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.

A video editor in Ireland costs €30–€120 per hour, typically around €60. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.

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THE 60-SECOND VERSION

Hiring a video editor in five steps

  1. Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers video editor work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — client Revisions and Feedback — most video editing services include a revision process, allowing clients to provide feedback and request changes.
  2. How does complexity of the project change the price?A small difference here makes a large difference to the total. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  3. How does editor's experience change the price?Insurance and registration are built into a professional's price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  4. How does length of the footage change the price?Time on the job is the largest part of the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  5. What is not included?Format and Resolution Adaptation — video editors adapt videos to various formats and resolutions suitable for different platforms, such as social media or television — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a video editor job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Check before you book

No register applies

No licence or register applies to photographers in Ireland. The protection is the contract, and copyright law decides who owns the pictures.

Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.

What to check instead

A full wedding or event gallery, start to finish — not a portfolio of best frames from many jobs; Who actually shoots: the person you met, a second shooter, or an associate; The contract: date, hours, deliverables, delivery time, cancellation, and what happens if they are ill; The backup: two cameras, two card slots, where the files live until delivery; Public liability insurance, which many venues require of suppliers.

Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.

Who owns the pictures

The photographer is the author and first owner of copyright in the photographs unless the contract assigns it. What you normally buy is a licence to use the images, not the copyright. If you need to print, publish or supply them to a magazine, the licence has to say so. (Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000.)

Settle it in the contract before the day: what you may print, post and give to family, and for how long.

Insurance

Expect public liability, and equipment cover; venues often ask for the certificate. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.

Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.

VAT

VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.

Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →

“Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?”

A good answer: No register covers video editor work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — client Revisions and Feedback — most video editing services include a revision process, allowing clients to provide feedback and request changes.

“How does complexity of the project change the price?”

A good answer: A small difference here makes a large difference to the total. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does editor's experience change the price?”

A good answer: Insurance and registration are built into a professional's price. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does length of the footage change the price?”

A good answer: Time on the job is the largest part of the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“What is not included?”

A good answer: Format and Resolution Adaptation — video editors adapt videos to various formats and resolutions suitable for different platforms, such as social media or television — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a video editor job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

“Who insures you, and what is the policy number?”

A good answer: Expect public liability, and equipment cover; venues often ask for the certificate — special Effects and Animation — editors can also incorporate special effects and animations to make videos more engaging.

“What do I get in writing, and when?”

A good answer: A written scope and a price before the video editor starts, and an itemised invoice after — video Editing Services — video editing services typically include cutting and arranging video footage, colour correction, and audio editing.

Getting the quote right

  • Complexity of the project — a small difference here makes a large difference to the total.
  • Editor's experience — insurance and registration are built into a professional's price.
  • Length of the footage — time on the job is the largest part of the price.
  • Level of detail required — it is part of every quote for this kind of work.
  • In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
  • What is NOT included, named
  • Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
  • The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register

Walk away if

  • They will not talk about it: complexity of the project — a small difference here makes a large difference to the total
  • They will not talk about it: editor's experience — insurance and registration are built into a professional's price
  • They will not talk about it: length of the footage — time on the job is the largest part of the price
  • A price for the video editor before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
  • Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
  • No written quote, or one that moves once the video editor has begun
LOW
€30
TYPICAL
€60
HIGH
€120

What a video editor costs: €30–€120 per hour

Most video editors quote the job rather than the hour; the hourly rate is what the small jobs are priced from. Corporate video editing and Event video editing each carry their own band. Video Editor price guide →

Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.

KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE

Video editors near you, with the badges that matter shown

ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.

Or post the job free and let them come to you, or book by the hour.

  1. Look firstComplexity of the project — a small difference here makes a large difference to the total — that is what the video editor is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
  2. Agree what is being doneEditor's experience — insurance and registration are built into a professional's price — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
  3. The work itselfLength of the footage — time on the job is the largest part of the price — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
  4. Check it togetherLevel of detail required — it is part of every quote for this kind of work — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the video editor is still there.
  5. What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, need for special effects — it affects how many people are needed on the day.

Video Editing Services
Video editing services typically include cutting and arranging video footage, colour correction, and audio editing.
Special Effects and Animation
Editors can also incorporate special effects and animations to make videos more engaging.
Format and Resolution Adaptation
Video editors adapt videos to various formats and resolutions suitable for different platforms, such as social media or television.
Client Revisions and Feedback
Most video editing services include a revision process, allowing clients to provide feedback and request changes.
Corporate Video Editing
Involves editing promotional or training videos for businesses, focusing on clear messaging and branding.
Event Video Editing
Covers the editing of footage from events like weddings, parties, or conferences, capturing key moments and emotions.

AFTER

When the job is done

Keep the invoice and the paperworkAn itemised invoice with the trader's name, the work and the total — client Revisions and Feedback — most video editing services include a revision process, allowing clients to provide feedback and request changes, because it is what a buyer's solicitor, an insurer or a lender asks for long after the video editor has gone.
Test what was doneFormat and Resolution Adaptation — video editors adapt videos to various formats and resolutions suitable for different platforms, such as social media or television — and something that does not work on the day is theirs to put right there and then.
Ask what the guarantee isOn the workmanship and on the parts, and for how long each one runs — they are usually different. special Effects and Animation — editors can also incorporate special effects and animations to make videos more engaging — under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 what was agreed is what can be relied on.
Leave the reviewOnly a booked job can be reviewed on Locufy, which is why the score on a video editor's card means something — video Editing Services — video editing services typically include cutting and arranging video footage, colour correction, and audio editing.

STEP 1Say it in writing, firstSay what is wrong and what you want done. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 the work must be carried out with reasonable skill and care, and defective work put right.
STEP 2Use the make-it-right step on LocufyUnder four stars you are asked whether to send it to the provider first; we follow it through. Then review.
STEP 3Escalate to the body that regulates itThere is no register, so the route is the consumer body and, if needed, the courts.
STEP 4Small claimsSmall claims covers €2,000, once you have asked in writing and given them a chance to put it right.

Hiring a video editor: questions people ask

The cost of video editing can vary based on the complexity of the project, the editor's experience, and the length of the footage. Additional elements like special effects and the need for multiple revisions can also drive up costs.

The duration of video editing depends on the project's scope and complexity. A simple edit might take a few hours, while a more intricate project could take several days or even weeks to finalize.

While many video editing tasks can be handled by general professionals, certain projects may benefit from a specialist with expertise in specific styles, such as corporate or narrative filmmaking. However, formal qualifications are not typically regulated in this field.

Same-day video editing services are often available but may come at a premium price. It's essential to discuss your timeline with the editor to see if they can accommodate your needs.

Yes, many video editors offer package deals for multiple projects, which can be more cost-effective. Discussing your needs upfront allows for better planning and pricing.

Services that are generally out of scope for video editing include filming or production work, scriptwriting, and extensive graphic design. These tasks may require separate professionals or services.

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Video editors near you

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Sources — checked October 2026

  1. Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000
  2. CCPC — your rights when you buy a service
  3. Consumer Rights Act 2022
  4. Courts Service — small claims
  5. Revenue — VIDEO - CONVERSION / TRANSFER (Photographic and related services) — Reduced rate
  6. Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
  7. Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only