Digital Shooter/Editor, Social and Shortform Content

GDS Group

Digital Shooter/Editor producing social-first video content across various platforms at Sinclair. Seeking a creative storyteller with strong production and editing skills for a hybrid role.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeSanta Monica • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $104,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

React

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shoot, produce, and edit short- and long-form social-first video content
Capture high-quality video using iPhone, DJI Osmo/gimbal systems, and DSLR/mirrorless cameras
Direct and shoot content in a variety of environments including:
o Man-on-the-street interviews
o Red carpet and live event coverage
o Talent-driven social content
o Studio interviews and hosted productions
Collaborate with producers, talent, and social teams to develop engaging concepts and visual approaches
Edit content optimized for platform-specific performance across TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, and YouTube
Create motion graphics, text treatments, and social-native visual elements
Maintain strong pacing, storytelling, and editorial judgment aligned with current social trends
Manage media workflows, file organization, exports, and delivery deadlines
Adapt quickly in fast-paced production environments and react to breaking or real-time opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience producing and editing digital/social video content
Demonstrated experience shooting with:
o iPhone/mobile-first production setups
o DJI Osmo or similar stabilization/gimbal systems
o DSLR or mirrorless camera systems
Strong field production experience, including red carpets, live events, and street-style interviews
Experience directing and lighting in studio environments
Advanced proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite, including:
o Premiere Pro
o After Effects
o Photoshop
o Lightroom
o Audition
Deep understanding of social media storytelling, pacing, hooks, and audience retention
Strong sense of framing, composition, audio, and lighting
Ability to work independently while balancing multiple projects and deadlines
Knowledge of current digital trends, creators, and platform best practices.

Benefits

Comp & perks

participation in a retirement plan
life and disability insurance
health, dental and vision plans
flexible spending accounts
15 paid vacation days
2 paid personal days
9 paid holidays
40 hours of paid sick leave
parental leave
employee stock purchase plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

video productionvideo editingfield productiondirectinglightingmotion graphicsstorytellingpacingaudience retentionfile organization

Soft Skills

collaborationadaptabilityindependencetime managementeditorial judgment