Contractor, Sr. Shooter/Editor

Department: Marketing & Publicity

Location: Santa Monica, CA, US, 90404

Summary of 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.

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

Qualifications and Skills

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

About Lionsgate

Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio’s bold and entrepreneurial culture.

Business Unit Overview

Lionsgate Television
Lionsgate's Television Group is a leading supplier of premium programming to buyers around the world. With a rich history of acclaimed television series such as Mad Men, Weeds, Nurse Jackie, Orange is the New Black, Nashville and The Studio, Lionsgate Television series have earned 396 Emmy Award nominations and 47 Emmys. Lionsgate's Television Group includes nearly 100 series spanning 40+ networks from Lionsgate Television, Lionsgate Alternative Television, Lionsgate Worldwide Television Distribution, 3 Arts Entertainment and Debmar-Mercury.

Compensation

$90,000 - $95,000

EEO Statement

Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.

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