Digital Shooter/Editor - Social and Shortform Video Content

Role Overview

Animation World Network is looking for a dynamic and innovative Digital Shooter/Editor to create engaging video content tailored for social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and other emerging digital channels. This part-time onsite role demands versatility in both field and studio settings while maintaining an understanding of internet trends and storytelling techniques to independently manage projects from inception to final production.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture, produce, and edit short and long social-first video segments.
• Utilize equipment such as iPhones, DJI Osmo/gimbals, and DSLR/mirrorless cameras for high-quality filming.
• Lead and film diverse content formats including man-on-the-street interviews, live event coverage, red carpet events, studio interviews, and talent-focused social videos.
• Partner with producers, talents, and social teams to craft compelling concepts and visual styles.
• Optimize video edits for platform-specific engagement on TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, and YouTube.
• Design motion graphics, text overlays, and social-native visual elements to enhance storytelling.
• Ensure strong narrative pacing, editorial judgment, and alignment with current social trends.
• Manage media workflows, file organization, exports, and ensure timely delivery.
• Adapt to rapid production changes and respond effectively to live or breaking news opportunities.

Candidate Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience creating and editing digital/social video content.
• Proficiency shooting with mobile-first setups (iPhone), DJI Osmo or equivalent gimbal stabilization systems, and DSLR or mirrorless cameras.
• Extensive field production expertise including coverage of live events, red carpets, and street interviews.
• Experience directing and lighting within studio environments.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite: Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom, and Audition.
• Strong understanding of social media storytelling techniques including pacing, hooks, and sustaining audience engagement.
• Excellent visual framing, composition, audio, and lighting capabilities.
• Ability to independently manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
• In-depth knowledge of digital trends, influencers, and best practices across platforms.

Preferred Attributes

• Background in entertainment, news, sports, lifestyle, or pop culture media production.
• Experience with motion graphics and animation.
• Proven ability producing personality-driven or talent-led content.
• Familiarity with live production workflows and social publishing tools.
• Photography skills are considered an asset.

Success Criteria

• Consistent delivery of content that seamlessly integrates with social platforms’ native styles yet maintains high production values.
• Fluent transition between fast-paced, breaking-news field shoots and polished, studio-based productions.
• Strong capability to identify and capture moments that engage viewers and trigger audience attention.
• Combines technical proficiency with creative instincts in all assignments.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary for this part-time role ranges from $90,000 to $104,000 annually, with eligibility for performance bonuses. Final salary depends on relevant experience, skills, certifications, and location. Full-time employees at the company benefit from retirement plans, life and disability coverage, comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation, personal and sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase options.

Diversity and Inclusion

The company is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. Employment decisions are not influenced by race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Additional Information

This position does not support visa sponsorship, including H-1B or OPT-STEM employment.