Review work like yours
A polished reel is a starting point. Ask for examples close to your format, length and audience, and clarify what the editor contributed. Discuss source footage, sound, captions and any licensed assets you expect to use.
Ask practical questions
Explain your timeline and ask how feedback, revisions and file delivery work. Clear answers help you assess fit. A fast reply alone does not establish skill or reliability.
Check references and identity
Contact a reference with permission and ask about a comparable project. A Realr profile can show the editor’s chosen identity checks. It does not certify editing ability or ownership of the portfolio.
Start with clear scope
Agree a limited first project or paid sample if it suits both sides. Put the fee, deadline, revisions, file formats and usage rights in writing. Keep payment protection and identity verification as separate checks.