VAAS VS. A AN IN-HOUSE EDITOR
All the video your team needs. None of the hiring.
Hiring an in-house editor means months of recruiting, a fixed salary, benefits, software, gear, and one person's skill set. VAAS gives your marketing team a managed video partner with editing, motion, animation, and strategy for less than the loaded cost of a full-time hire.
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In-house editor vs. VAAS, side by side
The same video momentum without the cost, ramp time, or single point of failure of a full-time hire.
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The real cost of hiring is not the salary
Add up everything it takes to keep one editor productive, then compare it to a video partner that is ready on day one.
$90K+
True annual cost of one in-house editor
Salary, benefits, software, hardware, recruiting, management time, and ramp-up all land before a single video ships consistently.
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Skill set you actually get
Most editors are strong in one lane. Motion design, animation, strategy, product storytelling, and campaign thinking often need another hire or vendor.
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Annual cost of an embedded VAAS team
A full post-production team for less than the loaded cost of a single junior hire.
Teams that chose a partner over an in-house editor
Questions marketing teams ask before hiring in-house
A few practical answers for teams comparing VAAS with an in-house editor
Is VAAS cheaper than hiring an in-house video editor?
Usually, yes. A full-time editor includes salary, benefits, software, equipment, recruiting time, management time, and ramp-up. VAAS starts at $1,950/mo and gives your team a managed video partner without adding payroll overhead.
Does VAAS replace an in-house editor?
Sometimes. VAAS can replace the need for an in-house hire when your team needs recurring video output but is not ready to recruit, manage, and support a full-time creative role. VAAS can also work alongside an in-house editor when your internal team needs overflow, motion design, animation, or launch support.
What if we eventually want to hire in-house?
That can still make sense later. VAAS can help you build momentum now, clarify what types of video your team actually needs, and show what the role should cover before you commit to a full-time hire.
How fast can VAAS start compared with hiring?
Hiring can take weeks or months before the first video ships. VAAS can start after kickoff once the brief, assets, and project board are in place. The exact timeline depends on scope, but the production system is already built.
When should we choose VAAS instead of hiring?
Choose VAAS when you need recurring video output, faster ramp-up, broader creative coverage, and less operational overhead. Hire in-house when video is constant enough to justify a full-time role and you have the internal leadership to manage that person well.