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. LMD is 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.

• 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 such as campaign extensions, behind‑the‑scenes content, or social cutdowns.
  • Position video as a solution to broader brand, marketing, or communications challenges.

• 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.

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

• Full‑time, with some weekend work required.

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

• 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…