Hiring an in-house editor feels like control, but it carries fixed cost and a ceiling. Outsourcing trades a salary for flexible capacity. Here is how they really compare.
Get a quote →| In-house editor | Outsourced (Studio432) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost structure | Fixed salary + software + gear | Pay per project or a flexible retainer |
| Scaling up | Slow — you have to hire | Instant — capacity is already there |
| Slow months | You pay regardless | You pay only for what you make |
| Skill range | One person, one toolkit | Specialists across formats and software |
| Management | You manage them | We manage the pipeline |
If your output is high and steady year-round, an in-house editor can pay off. If it is spiky, growing, or spans formats, outsourcing converts a fixed cost into flexible capacity that scales with you.
Not usually, once you count salary, software, hardware and downtime. Outsourcing means you only pay when there is work.
Yes — on a retainer we work to your brand guide and house style as a remote extension of your team.
Tell us what you shot and what you need. We reply by email — usually within a day — with a quote and a clear next step. No call required to start.