Despite having an internal HR team, Opascope hit a wall when it came to sourcing high-caliber global talent and doing it fast.
"Quality, quantity, and speed were the big blockers. We had local expertise in markets like Colombia, but we wanted to find the best talent across borders — not just the most affordable."
Max Thilen, Opascope co-founder
Their experience with other global recruiters had left much to be desired. The process was often slow, inconsistent, or marked by unnecessary calls and back-and-forth communication.
Opascope partnered with GrowthPair to source a top-tier video editor, fast. Within hours of sharing the brief, GrowthPair delivered a shortlist of vetted candidates. Max's team also required all the candidates to complete a video editing assessment test, which was turned around in just a few hours. From brief to hire, the entire process took only three days.
"I sent over the video editor brief, and I had three strong candidates in my inbox before the end of the day. We had a test video back in a couple of hours. That level of turnaround was game-changing."
Daniel has ten years of video editing experience, with his last two years working exclusively on reels.
Scores from GrowthPair's vetting: a proctored, role-specific assessment and an English test.
Daniel quickly became a key contributor to Opascope’s creative output. Not only did he bring a polished skill set to the table, but his fresh perspective and initiative instantly made him a standout team player. Within weeks, Daniel’s edits were becoming the new internal benchmark.
"Every video Daniel touches is just better. He’s raised the bar on our content — and he's just a joy to work with."
"There’s no real downside. You pay a small deposit, and for the speed and quality of what you get? It’s a no-brainer. Just do it."
Max had heard of GrowthPair through trusted founder circles. Despite a higher price point than other options, he saw it as an investment. One that paid off. Opascope plans to scale its video product and grow its global team, and GrowthPair will remain a core hiring partner.
"We’re continuing to win new business, and that means expanding the team. GrowthPair will be part of that journey."
Opascope pays $3,900 a month for its video editor, all-in. A U.S. video editor costs about $9,000 a month once you add benefits, before recruiting fees. Here’s the gap over time.
U.S. figure: the $75,420 median salary for film and video editors (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025), plus benefits at 30% of total pay (Bureau of Labor Statistics, June 2026), about $9,000 a month. GrowthPair figure: Opascope's all-in monthly rate, which covers payroll, talent stipends, paid holidays, and the replacement guarantee.
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