Multimedia - videographer/editor/photographer

LMD Agency (LMD) is an award‑winning, fast‑paced, full‑service marketing and branding agency headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. As a woman‑owned small business operating for over 50 years, LMD provides a wide range of fully in‑house capabilities for brands and businesses at every scale in both public and private sectors. Helping our clients, our teams, and our communities create positive change is our mission, our purpose—our “why.”

Videographer, Photographer, and Editor

Washington, DC Metropolitan Area (DMV) - Hybrid, Full‑time Position

You will be a hands‑on production role for a visual storyteller who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. You'll bring client stories to life from concept development through filming, editing, motion graphics, color correction, and final delivery.

Video Production

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.

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.

Ensure productions align with brand standards, client objectives, and campaign messaging.

Post‑Production

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.

Photography

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.

Collaboration & Project Management

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Production sites

Remote/home office

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.

Full‑time

Health Insurance with HRA plan

Dental Insurance

Short‑Term Disability Insurance

Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Holidays (12)

Personal Days

Remote Work Reimbursement

In‑person & Virtual Team Building & Training

All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law, unless such disability, even with reasonable accommodation, prevents the applicant from being able to perform the essential functions of a job.

If you are offered employment, you must provide documentation verifying your identity and legal authorization to work in the United States, in compliance with federal law.