Cinematographer

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

$77K/yr – $90K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own and execute end-to-end video productions across campaigns, interviews, and events, coordinating with editors and production teams to deliver compelling stories.

  • Own end-to-end production from planning to final cut.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop concepts, shot lists, and production approaches.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Plan, direct and capture high-quality video content for communications campaigns, outreach initiatives, events, leadership engagements, and digital platforms.
  • Shoot interviews, documentaries, testimonials, podcasts, events, instructional content, campaign assets and B-roll across studio and field environments.
  • Develop visual approaches that bring creative concepts and real-world stories to life through cinematography, lighting, composition, camera movement and sound.
  • Direct interviewees, contributors and on-screen talent, creating an environment in which people feel comfortable and able to communicate naturally.
  • Collaborate with creative, production, strategy, and stakeholder engagement teams to develop concepts, treatments, storyboards, shot lists and production approaches.
  • Work closely with producers to assess locations, identify technical requirements, prepare equipment and ensure shoots run smoothly.
  • Operate professional video, lighting, and audio equipment independently in both studio and field environments.
  • Set up and film multi-camera podcasts, interviews and studio-based content, including lighting, audio and camera configuration.
  • Respond creatively to changing conditions on location and identify compelling, unscripted moments that strengthen the final story.
  • Review and organize shots, preparing selects, notes and clear handover materials to support an efficient post-production process.

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship: Must be a United States Citizen (required by government contract).
  • Clearance Eligibility: Must be able and willing to obtain a U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret security clearance immediately upon employment.
  • Background Screening: Must be willing to submit to a rigorous federal background investigation, which includes an in-depth review of personal finances, criminal history, employment history, and drug use.
  • Ability to travel, transport production equipment, and support on-location filming activities as required.

Preferred

  • Degree or relevant experience in Film Production, Digital Media, Broadcasting, Communications, Multimedia Production, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience supporting federal government, public affairs, international development, or mission-driven communications programs is preferred.
  • Knowledge of social video formats, platform requirements, and digital content best practices.
  • Proficiency in editing and post-production workflows using Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar software.

Benefits

  • 12 weeks’ of full pay for primary caregivers and 6 weeks for secondary caregivers.
  • Choice of three medical plans (HSA at $0 cost; EPO 75% employer funded; PPO 65% employer funded)
  • 70% employer-funded dental and vision coverage
  • Generous paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays, including an office closure between Christmas & New Year’s
  • 401(k) with 5% employer match
  • Gym membership reimbursement and/or Wellhub subscription
  • Mental health support through EAP and Self Space services
  • Work from anywhere for up to 2 weeks per year (subject to approval)
  • Social events, happy hours, professional development trainings, etc.
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M+C Saatchi Group

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M+C Saatchi Group is a global creative solutions company and the world’s largest independent creative network. We connect specialist expertise, powered by creativity, data and technology, to help build famous brands, solve the most complex business and societal challenges, and create and curate Cultural Power for our clients.

Founded in 1995
London, England, GBR
1.3K employees (474 in marketing)
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$77K/yr – $90K/yr

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