A LATAM Social Media & Video Editor Specialist Hired for $2,000/Month

Curious how our client saved 66% on hiring while boosting performance? Read on to see how we made it happen.

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Industry: Event Services

Role: Social Media & Video Editor Specialist (Full-time, Remote)

Location: Argentina

Monthly Salary: $2,000 USD

Total Savings: 64% compared to U.S.-based hires

Background: Driving Growth Through Engaging Content

Our client, a premier event services company, needed a Social Media & Video Editor Specialist to strengthen their online presence and accelerate brand growth.

The role required someone who could:

  • Build and execute content strategies.
  • Repurpose content across multiple platforms to maximize reach.
  • Create copy and scripts tailored to lifestyle and personal branding.
  • Edit videos and design graphics that resonate with female entrepreneurship communities.

Challenges

  • Urgent need to improve content quality and community engagement.
  • High U.S.-based salary expectations (~$5,500/month).
  • Needed a creative professional with both technical and storytelling skills.

The Solution: LATAM Talent That Delivers

South identified Juan, a highly skilled Argentina-based Social Media & Video Editor Specialist, with the ideal blend of creativity, technical expertise, and strategic vision.

Key Qualifications & Skills
  • 5 years of experience as a Video Editor & Motion Graphics Designer.
  • Edited 200+ short-form videos optimized for retention (+20% engagement rates).
  • Core Skills: Social Media Management, Content Creation, Copywriting, Video Editing, Graphic Design.
  • Technical Stack & Tools: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, Canva.
  • Strong background in trend research, analytics, and conversion-focused messaging.

Results: Immediate Impact and Measurable Value

Immediate Impact – Started producing engaging short-form videos and content aligned with the client’s brand.

Strategic Growth – Strengthened brand positioning and increased community engagement.
Cost Savings – 64% less than a comparable U.S.-based hire.

Seamless Onboarding – South managed contracts, payroll, and compliance, ensuring no admin burden for the client.

Why Hire with South?

By tapping into top LATAM talent, the client filled a key creative role quickly, effectively, and at a fraction of the cost. Juan’s expertise is already driving measurable results, proving the power of smart, global hiring.

Ready to Hire Smarter?

South helps growing teams find and onboard exceptional LATAM professionals in record time. From marketing and creative roles to product management and software development, we make hiring fast, efficient, and cost-effective.

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