Director & Shooter for Short-Form Video Production

About the role

We are launching a new content division at Changing Lives Productions and need a versatile Director/Shooter who can take scripts from concept to final cut, creating short, cinematic, viral videos that inspire and move audiences.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute creative shot lists, direct talent, and operate the camera to bring scripts to life.
• Coach actors to deliver emotional performances while keeping production on schedule.
• Edit the full video, shaping story, pacing, and emotion.
• Apply light color correction, sound design, and basic polish to finalize each piece.
• Collaborate closely with screenwriters, producers, and a small creative team to deliver high‑quality content quickly.
• Own the creative vision from concept through completion.

Required profile

• 3+ years of experience directing, shooting, and editing narrative or branded video content.
• Strong eye for cinematic visuals and storytelling.
• Proven ability to work with actors and elicit great performances.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment and able to stay focused under pressure.
• Social‑first mindset; bonus if past work has gone viral.

Required skills

• Proficiency with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro.

What we offer

• Opportunity to define the creative tone of a brand‑new content wing.
• Hands‑on role with full creative ownership from concept to final cut.
• Work in a dynamic studio environment in Burbank, CA.