Videographer, Photographer, and Editor

About the role

LMD Agency is seeking a creative, highly skilled Videographer, Photographer, and Editor to join our growing in-house video production team in the Washington, DC metropolitan area (DMV).

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.
• Aid 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.
• Support production on large-scale federal and commercial contracts with professionalism and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• 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.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area and throughout the United States.
• Approximately 40–80 production days per year, with overnight travel on many shoots up to 14-16 days.
• Ability to transport and operate professional production equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Job Location

This is a Hybrid, Full-time Position Based In The Washington, DC Metropolitan Area (DMV). Team Members Work From A Combination Of LMD Agency headquarters, Client locations, Production sites, and Remote/Home office. Applicants must reside within the DMV region and be available for in-person meetings, productions, and client engagements.

What You'll Bring

• A strong visual storytelling portfolio demonstrating cinematography and editing expertise.
• Creative problem-solving and adaptability in dynamic production environments.
• An 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.