Creative Video Director

LMD is a full-service marketing and branding agency headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. 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.

We are a Change Agency. 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.”

The Creative Video Director is a strategic leader responsible for driving the creative vision, production, and execution of all video content across the organization with a strong emphasis on recruitment. This role oversees the full video lifecycle—from ideation and storyboarding to post-production and distribution—ensuring that video output aligns with brand, marketing, and business goals. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong creative background and proven experience managing teams and projects in fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Creative Direction
• Lead creative concept development for all video work, including client campaigns, commercials, social media, internal communications, and more.
• Lead creative concept conversations and strategies with the client(s).
• Lead development of scriptwriting, storyboarding, shot list creation, and post-production work.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with creative, content, research, strategy, and leadership teams.
• Help manage and mentor the in-house video team, including producers, editors, and motion designers.
• Provide critical and constructive feedback on rough cuts, edits, and voice-overs.
• Oversee vendor, freelance, and partner relationships as identified by LMD’s Producer.
• Video Strategy & Vision
• Develop and lead the organization’s video content strategy across all platforms for key
• client(s).
• Define and uphold video storytelling standards and brand voice.
• Production and Post-production Oversight
• Alongside the Producer, manage the end-to-end video production process, including scripting, creative production, scheduling, 508 compliance, budgeting, filming, editing, and delivery.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality video content.
• Content Optimization
• Stay current with video trends, platform updates, and emerging technologies.
• Business Development (BD)
• Attend and participate in all BD meetings and activities related to your client(s).
• Play a pivotal role in BD by blending creative leadership with strategic thinking and client relationship-building.
• Identify new video opportunities within ongoing projects or accounts. Propose value-added services like campaign extensions, behind-the-scenes content, or social cutdowns.
• Position video as a solution to broader brand, marketing, or communications challenges.
  

Qualifications

• Must be in the DMV and attend weekly meetings in LMD’s corporate office in Columbia, Maryland.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to pass public trust clearance.
• 10 years of experience in video development and production.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative direction, storytelling, and production expertise.
• Deep understanding of video platforms and how to optimize for each.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale productions and budgets.
• Proficiency in video shooting and pre- and post-production tools.
• Strong creative skills and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Law Enforcement and recruitment experience are a plus.
  
  

JOB LOCATION

• This position is a hybrid position with required in-person meetings at LMD headquarters in Columbia, Maryland, and country-wide onsite shooting locations.
  
  

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

• Full-time, with some weekend work required.
  
  

APPLYING

• Please include a cover letter, resume, and a link to your portfolio including scriptwriting samples.
  
  

Benefits

We offer a work environment that encourages personal and professional growth and a generous benefits package:

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

Training Budget

Remote Work Stipend

In-person & Virtual Team Building & Training

LMD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is subject to VEVRAA requirements. Employment opportunities at LMD are based on one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, 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. Further, LMD will not retaliate against or condone retaliation against any person or group of persons who oppose actions, treatment, or conduct they believe to be discriminatory.

By applying for a position with us, you agree to our participation in the E-Verify program. 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.

LMD will not accept solicitations from recruiters, placement firms, or development firms seeking to do business with LMD.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

85,000 - 100,000 USD per year(LMD HQ)