Videographer, Photographer, and Editor

LMD • Columbia, MD

11d • $60,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a creative, highly skilled Videographer, Photographer, and Editor to join our growing in-house video production team. This is a hands-on production role for a visual storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You'll be responsible for bringing client stories to life—from concept development and pre-production planning through filming, editing, motion graphics, color correction, and final delivery.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable behind the camera and in the editing suite, with a strong understanding of cinematic storytelling, production workflows, lighting, audio, and post-production. Experience supporting government or corporate communications is highly valued.

LMD is a full-service marketing and branding agency headquartered in Columbia, Maryland serving commercial, nonprofit, and federal government clients throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area (DMV). As a woman-owned small business, LMD provides a wide range of fully in-house capabilities for brands and businesses at every scale, including branding, design, content, research, strategy, video, media, web, and organizational change management.

LMD has evolved with the industry for over 50 years, supporting organizations in the public and private sector that want to transition, rebrand, or meet new goals. Helping our clients, our teams, and our communities create this positive change is our mission, our purpose—our “why.”

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of professional videography and video editing experience in an agency, production company, in-house creative team, or similar environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Film, Video Production, Multimedia, Communications, Graphic Design, Journalism, Photography, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Demonstrated experience managing productions from concept through final delivery.
• Expert-level proficiency with: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Media Encoder, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign
• Strong understanding of video codecs, frame rates, color spaces, compression, and digital delivery standards.
• Experience operating professional camera systems from manufacturers such as Sony, Canon, Blackmagic, RED, or Panasonic.
• Advanced knowledge of lighting techniques for interviews, documentaries, promotional videos, and corporate productions.
• Strong understanding of audio recording and post-production workflows.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional quality.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients, executives, production crews, and talent.
• Must currently hold or be eligible to obtain a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Fitness Determination.
• A strong visual storytelling portfolio demonstrating cinematography and editing expertise.
• Creative problem-solving and adaptability in dynamic production environments.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing polished, high-quality work.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working across multidisciplinary creative teams.
• A passion for creating impactful visual content that helps clients achieve their communication and marketing goals.
• Applicants must reside within the DMV region and be available for in-person meetings, productions, and client engagements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting federal government communications or government contracting environments.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification.
• Experience with live event production and livestreaming.
• Motion graphics and animation experience.
• Experience with DaVinci Resolve color grading workflows.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted editing and creative production tools.
• Still photography experience, including event coverage and executive portraiture.
• Experience producing content optimized for YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and emerging social platforms.

Responsibilities

• Capture high-quality video content for commercial, corporate, government, and digital marketing campaigns.
• Lead or support all aspects of on-location video production, including camera operation, lighting, audio recording, and directing on-camera talent.
• Make creative and technical decisions regarding camera systems, lenses, framing, composition, exposure, lighting, camera movement, and shot execution.
• Operate professional cinema cameras, DSLR/mirrorless systems, drones (if certified), and camera support equipment including gimbals, sliders, jibs, tripods, and stabilizers.
• Record high-quality location audio using lavaliers, boom microphones, field mixers, and wireless systems.
• Scout locations and evaluate production environments for lighting, logistics, and technical requirements.
• Prepare, maintain, transport, and organize production equipment for shoots.
• Collaborate with creative directors, producers, writers, designers, and clients to develop compelling visual concepts.
• Assist in creative brainstorming sessions and provide recommendations for visual storytelling approaches.
• Develop storyboards, shot lists, production schedules, interview questions, and production plans.
• Ensure productions align with brand standards, client objectives, and campaign messaging.
• Edit engaging long-form and short-form video content for broadcast, web, social media, internal communications, and marketing campaigns.
• Create polished edits incorporating interviews, b-roll, graphics, sound design, and motion graphics.
• Perform color correction, color grading, audio cleanup, mixing, and mastering.
• Design and animate titles, lower thirds, transitions, and motion graphics using Adobe After Effects.
• Export and optimize deliverables across multiple digital platforms and broadcast specifications.
• Manage project files, media organization, backups, and version control throughout post-production.
• Capture professional still photography during productions, including corporate events, executive portraits, environmental portraits, and marketing imagery.
• Edit and retouch photography for digital, print, and social media applications.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced agency environment.
• Communicate effectively with internal creative teams, project managers, account managers, and clients throughout the production lifecycle.
• Present creative ideas and production recommendations during planning meetings.
• Stay current on emerging production technologies, camera systems, editing techniques, AI-assisted workflows, and industry best practices.
• Support production on large-scale federal and commercial contracts with professionalism and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Health Ins with HRA plan
• Dental Ins
• Vision Ins
• Short-Term Disability Ins
• Term Life and AD&D Ins
• Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital, and Pet Insurance
• Holidays (12)
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Personal Days
• Volunteer Time Off
• Bereavement Leave
• Parental Leave
• 401(k)
• Profit Sharing
• FSA and DCA plans
• Remote Work Reimbursement
• In-person & Virtual Team Building & Training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree