Define the editing job
Name the format, target length, source footage volume, weekly output, deadline pattern, review process, and where the editor fits in the production workflow.
Share references and constraints
Editors need examples of pacing, caption style, graphics level, music direction, and brand boundaries. A good reference saves rounds of revision.
Screen for process
Portfolio quality matters, but process predicts whether the working relationship survives. Ask how they receive notes, organize assets, handle deadlines, and communicate risk.