Contractor, Sr. Shooter/Editor
About The Position
Lionsgate’s Digital team is seeking a Sr. Shooter/Editor to lead production and creative execution of high-impact, YouTube-first content. This role is heavily focused on shooting and producing, with advanced DSLR expertise required for both studio and field environments. The Senior Shooter/Editor will play a key role in shaping creator-led formats, elevating production quality, and translating premium entertainment IP into engaging, performance-driven digital content. The ideal candidate is a seasoned visual storyteller with strong on-set leadership, deep knowledge of social-first production techniques, and the ability to craft compelling mid-, and long-form edits that drive engagement and audience growth. This is a contract position with the potential to convert to a full-time role based on performance and business needs.
Requirements
- 6+ years of professional shooting and editing experience, with strong emphasis on digital-first production
- Advanced DSLR production skills (studio lighting, field production, audio capture)
- Extensive experience producing creator or influencer-driven content
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; strong After Effects skills a plus
- Proven track record of creating high-performing YouTube mid- and long-form content
- Deep understanding of YouTube formats, audience retention, and platform algorithms
- Strong creative leadership and ability to elevate production value
- Excellent collaboration and cross-functional communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with premium entertainment IP or talent
- Familiarity with YouTube analytics and performance reporting
- Experience building scalable production workflows for digital teams
- Motion graphics or advanced color correction skills
Responsibilities
- Lead DSLR production for studio and on-location shoots, including interviews, creator collaborations, branded segments, and premium talent capture
- Own camera direction, lighting approach, and overall visual quality of digital shoots
- Produce and execute creator-driven and YouTube-native formats from concept through post
- Edit flagship mid- and long-form YouTube content with a focus on retention and performance
- Shape storytelling structure to maximize audience engagement and platform growth
- Partner closely with Digital Strategy, Social, and Marketing teams to align production with performance insights
- Provide on-set guidance and creative feedback to junior shooters/editors
- Manage multiple shoots and post timelines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Ensure all deliverables meet platform specs and evolving social best practices
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
