Cinematographer M+C Saatchi Group in Washington, DC

Title:

Cinematographer

Location:

Washington, DC United States

Department: M+C Saatchi World Services

Hybrid

M&C Saatchi World Services is a full-service marketing company renowned for using commercial advertising to solve the world’s toughest challenges. World Services is a specialty branch of M&C Saatchi Group, and we provide strategic communications, behavior change, and marketing support to Public Sector clients with special emphasis on the US Federal Government and State, Local, Tribal, & Territorial leaders.

M&C Saatchi World Services US is seeking a highly creative and technically skilled Cinematographer. This role captures and produces compelling visual content that supports communications, outreach, and stakeholder engagement initiatives, translating complex topics into compelling and engaging stories and multimedia experiences that strengthen audience understanding, connection, and mission impact.

• 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.
• Work closely with editors, motion designers, and creative teams to ensure final products meet strategic, creative, and technical requirements.
• Maintain and manage camera, lighting, audio and related equipment, ensuring it is prepared, tested and ready for production.
• Maintain organized video libraries, archives and production assets.
• Collaborate with production and post-production teams to ensure final video content comply with accessibility requirements and applicable multimedia standards.
• Participate in creative reviews, feedback sessions, and quality assurance processes to continuously improve content effectiveness.
• Stay current on emerging production techniques, storytelling approaches, platform trends, and evolving video technologies.
• Support rapid-turn and high-priority content development efforts when required.
• Acquisition and procurement of camera, lighting, audio, AV equipment, and studio gear

• Professional experience creating high-quality video within a creative or communications environment.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellent filmmaking, cinematography, and visual storytelling.
• Advanced practical knowledge of professional camera systems, lenses, lighting equipment, audio equipment, and field production tools.
• Strong understanding of composition, framing, lighting, camera movement, exposure, camera formats, codecs, and color workflows.
• Experience directing interviewees, contributors and non-professional talent.
• Experience filming interviews, documentaries, events, podcasts, branded content and social campaigns.
• Confidence working independently on smaller assignments and collaboratively within larger multidisciplinary teams.
• Curiosity about emerging technologies, including the practical application of AI-assisted tools within creative and production workflows.
• Proficiency in editing and post-production workflows using Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar software.
• Knowledge of color management, LUTs and professional grading workflows.
• Ability to translate strategic objectives and creative concepts into compelling visual narratives.
• Strong…