Contractor, Shooter/ Editor

Summary of Position

Lionsgate’s Digital team is seeking a Shooter/Editor to support the creation of creator-driven, YouTube-first video content. This role is production-forward, with a strong emphasis on shooting DSLR content both in-studio and on location. The ideal candidate is comfortable behind the camera, understands how to capture engaging social-first visuals, and can also edit content into compelling mid- and long-form stories optimized for YouTube and social platforms.

The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, adaptable, and excited about producing content that feels native to today’s creator ecosystem while supporting premium entertainment brands.

This is a contract position with the potential to convert to a full-time role based on performance and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Shoot DSLR-based video content in studio and on location (interviews, hosted segments, creator-style formats, BTS, social integrations)
• Capture high-quality audio and lighting setups for both controlled and fast-paced production environments
• Produce and execute creator-driven content formats aligned with YouTube and social trends
• Edit mid- and long-form YouTube content, episodic cuts, and social extensions
• Shape content using platform-native storytelling techniques (hooks, pacing, retention-focused structure)
• Collaborate with Digital Strategy, Social, and Creative teams to ensure alignment with brand and performance goals
• Support formatting, versioning, and delivery across YouTube and supporting social platforms
• Iterate quickly based on creative and performance feedback

Qualifications and Skills

• 2–4 years of professional experience shooting and editing digital content
• Strong DSLR shooting skills (studio and field production experience required)
• Experience producing and capturing creator-style or influencer-driven content
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; basic After Effects knowledge a plus
• Solid understanding of YouTube formats and social viewing behavior
• Strong visual storytelling instincts and ability to work independently on set
• Experience working in fast-paced production environments
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Nice to Haves

• Experience lighting interview setups or multi-camera shoots
• Familiarity with YouTube analytics and retention metrics
• Basic thumbnail or graphic design experience (Photoshop)
• Experience working with entertainment or branded content

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

$80,000 - $85,000

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.