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AI Filmmaker

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site +1

Collaborate closely with editors, and showrunner * Help refine and improve evolving AI production ... A brief overview of your workflow and preferred tools * Optional: links to any episodic, short-form ...

News Producer

Arlington, VA

$28.85 - $36.06/hr

We're looking for a creative showrunner who's news-engaged and comfortable with high expectations in a shop where producers are editorial leaders tasked with building compelling, distinctive, viewer ...

News Producer

Arlington, VA ยท On-site

$28.85 - $36.06/hr

We're looking for a creative showrunner who's news-engaged and comfortable with high expectations in a shop where producers are editorial leaders tasked with building compelling, distinctive, viewer ...

You are a multi-hyphenate: part showrunner, part talent scout, part strategist. You are fluent in both live and on-demand content and you understand the model looks more like the lean, host-driven ...

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How much do a showrunner jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for a showrunner in the United States is $280,147.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $260,500.00 and $322,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between A Showrunner vs A Producer?

AspectA ShowrunnerA Producer
Primary RoleOversees the entire creative and operational aspects of a TV showManages production logistics, budgets, and coordination
CredentialsExperience in writing, directing, or producing; often a writer or directorExperience in production management, budgeting, or logistics
Work EnvironmentLeads creative team, involved in script development and show directionCoordinates between departments, manages schedules and resources
Industry UsageCommonly used in television and streaming seriesUsed across film, TV, and other media productions

While both roles are essential in TV production, a showrunner primarily oversees the creative vision and overall management of a series, whereas a producer focuses on the logistical and operational aspects. The showrunner often has a background in writing or directing, guiding the show's tone and story, while producers handle budgets, schedules, and resource allocation to ensure smooth production.

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Infographic showing various A Showrunner job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $280,147 per year, or $134.7 per hour.

AI Filmmaker

TrueShort

Los Angeles, CA โ€ข On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

About TrueShort
TrueShort is one of the fastest-growing streaming apps in the United States. An AI studio and streaming platform where we experiment, develop and release original series and films constantly. No development purgatory.
Built for mobile-first viewing, TrueShort delivers premium, bingeable storytelling across an expanding slate of genres, reimagining how modern audiences discover and experience great stories.
Our team is experimenting at the frontier of AI-powered entertainment production across animation, live action, and emerging storytelling formats.
Backed by Jeffrey Katzenberg (Founder of DreamWorks), Scott Belsky, Ravi Nandan (A24), Khosla Ventures, and others.
Role Overview
We're looking for AI Filmmakers and AI Animation Artists to help bring original series and films to life across a wide range of genres and formats.
This role sits at the center of our production pipeline and is responsible for translating scripts, storyboards, and shot lists into polished visual sequences using AI-native creative tools.
Projects may include animation, cinematic storytelling, experimental formats, comedy, action, sci-fi, horror, romance, kids & family, and more. We're looking for artists who are excited by storytelling, filmmaking, visual design, and fast-moving AI workflows.
Responsibilities
  • Translate scripts and shot lists into visual sequences
  • Create storyboards, compositions, and animated shots using AI tools
  • Execute cinematic framing, camera movement, pacing, and visual continuity
  • Iterate rapidly based on creative feedback and production needs
  • Maintain consistency across characters, environments, and visual style
  • Collaborate closely with editors, and showrunner
  • Help refine and improve evolving AI production workflows

Preferred Skills & Experience
  • Experience with AI image-generation tools (Midjourney, Nano Banana, Seedream, Flux, etc.)
  • Experience with AI video-generation tools (Kling, Veo, Seedance, Runway, etc.)
  • Strong eye for cinematography, animation, composition, and storytelling
  • Experience working from scripts, storyboards, or shot lists
  • Familiarity with upscaling, cleanup, compositing, or post-production workflows (Topaz, Photoshop, After Effects, etc.) is a plus
  • Passion for filmmaking, animation, internet culture, and emerging creative technology

Compensation & Details
  • Contract Role
  • Potential for long-term employment or full-time role
  • $1,000-$2,000 per episode
  • Target production pace: approximately one episode per week
  • Los Angeles preferred (hybrid/in-person encouraged)

To Apply
Please send:
  • 1-3 relevant samples of AI-generated animation or visual storytelling work
  • A brief overview of your workflow and preferred tools
  • Optional: links to any episodic, short-form, or experimental projects