CINEMATOGRAPHER + EDITOR

One of three divisions at Leading Authorities, Inc., LAI Video is a booming boutique video agency with a team of creative storytellers. We are looking for a Cinematographer + Editor to join our family. This position lives within the Makers team and will be responsible for capturing striking visuals behind the camera and crafting powerful sequences in postproduction. From documentary vérité to thoughtfully planned commercial shoots, the Cinematographer + Editor will follow LAI Video's specific technical and storytelling principles, while pushing the team to pursue new innovations in the medium.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce videos using creative and reliable cinematography
• Create interesting and unique shot compositions for docu-style and pre-planned shoots
• Utilize professional lighting, audio equipment and camera gear to create a high quality, cinematic “look”
• Travel for on-location shoots
• Work closely with LAI Video team members to develop treatments, scripts and storyboards, as well as cast talent, scout locations and draft shooting schedules
• On-site, work closely with fellow Cinematographers, Producers and Creative Director
• Stage and direct talent to create a comfortable environment while prompting engaging performances
• Conduct photo shoots as necessary
• Edit compelling promotional, educational or emotional content with high-quality color correction and sound mixing
• Provide some motion graphic capabilities, including minimal but well-designed lower thirds and titles
• Compress and deliver digital videos Follow established LAI Video production, post-production and time-tracking processes
• Properly reserve LAI Video gear and outline additional equipment needs for rent
• Pack equipment and maintain a clean shared studio space
• Research and help implement new ways to keep LAI Video progressive and efficient

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 3-5 years work experience, preferably in a fast-paced commercial or documentary production environment
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Video, Film Production, Media or equivalent work experience
• Deep knowledge of modern day video-making
• Familiarity with latest professional and prosumer-grade camera models
• Experience with stabilization rigs, including Steadicam, Movi and Ronin
• Comfort lighting scenes in natural, studio and make-shift settings
• Formidable sound design for production and post-production
• An eye for framing a great shot
• Ability and desire to travel semi-regularly
• Advanced editing skills Extensive experience with Adobe Creative Suite Ability to juggle multiple projects while adhering to tight deadlines
• Exceptional talent wrangling and client experience skills
• Punctual and an overall team player
• Culturally aware, meme-literate and an all-around decent person 

LAI Video is part of Leading Authorities, Inc. and is based in Washington, DC. Compensation includes salary, 401k plan, paid vacation and holidays, health + dental + vision insurance, life and disability insurance.

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to jobs@laivideo.com and reference "Cinematographer + Editor" in your subject line. Check out www.laivideo.com for additional information about LAI Video.

LAI Video is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

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SENIOR ACCOUNT REP

One of three divisions at Leading Authorities, Inc., LAI Video is a booming, boutique video agency with a team of creative storytellers. The Senior Account Rep plays an essential role in developing and pitching meaningful campaigns while defining an exceptional client experience. This position is a part of the Sales team, providing leading clients through our highly collaborative budgeting and proposal-ing phases. The Senior Account Rep listens to a client's needs and leads internal and external conversations to assemble the most creative, most appropriate and most budget-conscious solutions. This team member is responsible for closing business, meeting target sales goals and managing accounts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with department team members (including LAI Video Management Team, Business Development Associates, Producers and Proposal Writer) to effectively pitch ideas and persuade clients to work with LAI Video.
• Conducts capabilities presentations, brainstorming sessions, workshops and pitch meetings to showcase LAI Video services.
• Assists in developing and facilitating the proposal process for clients, including budget and pricing development, proposal writing, contract negotiations and client presentations.
• Collaborates with the LAI Video team to define video project objectives, goals and scope to establish the ideal project approach.
• Cultivates relationships with new and existing clients to form lasting partnerships with LAI Video.
• Develops and demonstrates an understanding of the client’s business environment and strategy and is able to accurately pitch projects that will meet clients’ needs.
• Presents LAI Video services at industry conferences and networking events.
• Requires a deep understanding of LAI Video products and services and can convey accurate project scope details.
• Remains well-informed of emerging trends, behaviors, technologies, and companies that are changing the video communications landscape and clients’ businesses.
• Believes in the power of good video marketing

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal, computer and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Able to work independently but within strategic framework of a larger team
• Good business acumen and work ethic
• Willing to learn and ask questions
• Can handle many projects/clients at the same time
• Must be efficient at utilizing computer-based tools (CRM, project management software, etc.) to accomplish tasks and communicate with others Bachelor’s degree (or higher)
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in sales, marketing, communications and / or video production fields
• Culturally aware, meme-literate and an all around decent person

LAI Video is part of Leading Authorities, Inc. and is based in Washington, DC. Compensation includes salary, 401k plan, paid vacation and holidays, health + dental + vision insurance, life and disability insurance.

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to jobs@laivideo.com and reference "Senior Account Rep" in your subject line. Check out www.laivideo.com for additional information about LAI Video.

LAI Video is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

One of three divisions at Leading Authorities, Inc., LAI Video is a booming, boutique video agency with a team of creative storytellers. In order to expand the reach of LAI Video, the Business Development Associate will work to form new client relationships. This position is a part of the Sales team, identifying and prospecting accounts in need of LAI Video’s robust marketing powers and creative touch. This team member is responsible for providing a quality experience for clients as they enter our highly collaborative budgeting and proposal-ing phases, as well as helping the program reach its target revenue goals and become a real mature business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the development of a strong pipeline of new business opportunities through customer contact and prospecting.
• Obtains contact information of potential customers through cold calling,
• database scouring, Googling and emailing. Qualifies new clients based on LAI Video's business model, existing partnerships and aspirational goals.
• Listens to a client's need before effectively proposing LAI Video's services.
• Assists in developing and facilitating the proposal process, including budget and pricing development, proposal writing, contract negotiations and client presentations.
• Coordinates appointments, meetings and calls between clients and LAI Video team members (including LAI Video Management Team, Creative Strategists, Producers and Proposal Writer) for capabilities presentations, creative brainstorms and proposal pitches
• Maintains CRM database of potential customers’ contact numbers and emails.
• Works with Marketing and other LAI Video team members to add new contacts/leads to CRM.
• Assists in achieving targeted revenues from new or existing video clients.
• Requires a deep understanding of LAI Video products and services and can convey accurate project scope details.
• Responds quickly and effectively to inbound sales leads from the LAI Video website, Live Chat, marketing emails, etc.
• Believes in the power of good video marketing

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal, computer and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Able to work independently but within strategic framework of a larger team
• Good business acumen and work ethic
• Willing to learn and ask questions
• Can handle many projects/clients at the same time
• Must be efficient at utilizing computer-based tools (CRM, project management software, etc.) to accomplish tasks and communicate with others
• Light travel may be necessary
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher)
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in sales, marketing, communications and/or video production fields
• Culturally aware, meme-literate and an all around decent person

LAI Video is part of Leading Authorities, Inc. and is based in Washington, DC. Compensation includes salary, 401k plan, paid vacation and holidays, health + dental + vision insurance, life and disability insurance.

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to jobs@laivideo.com and reference "Business Development Associate" in your subject line. Check out www.laivideo.com for additional information about LAI Video.

LAI Video is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

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MOTIONOGRAPHER + EDITOR 

Nested deep within the Leading Authorities speakers bureau is a booming video production outfit. Coming from a live events origin, LAI Video now specializes in video storytelling of all kinds. We produce things like identity and branding pieces, big show openers and emotional case studies. From stylish motion graphics to comprehensive live-action shoots, LAI Video delivers powerful digital solutions for a variety of organizations in Washington, DC. 

LAI Video is looking for a Motionographer & Editor to join its family. From sophisticated animated pieces to compelling live-action narratives, he or she will provide a variety of refreshing video solutions that help clients tell their story. The Motionographer & Editor will also draft storyboards for complex shoots, create style guides for new projects and add an overall design "eye" to everything LAI Video touches.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce videos using original motion graphics, composite animation and editing
• Design and create various graphic content to be used in print-materials or video
• Develop and create presentation visuals for external and internal clientele
• Work closely with the Video Editors, Project Managers, Creative Director, and Executive Management
• Follow established LAI Video production and time-tracking processes
• Research and help implement new ways to keep LAI Video progressive and efficient
• Provide general administrative support as needed
• Travel for on-location editing and event needs

EXPERIENCE:

• Premiere Pro
• After Effects
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Sound Design
• Keynote/PowerPoint

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Video, Film Production, Media, or equivalent work experience
• At least 3-5 years work experience, preferably in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to juggle multiple projects while adhering to tight deadlines
• Organized and detailed-oriented
• Punctual and an overall team player

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Compensation includes a generous base salary 
• 401(K) plan and profit sharing options
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance

Interested? Please Send Us:

• Your resume
• An engaging cover letter letting us know why you want in on LAI Video

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to jobs@laivideo.com and reference "Motionographer + Editor" in your subject line. Check out www.laivideo.com for additional information about LAI Video.

LAI Video is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 
 

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ASSOCIATE PRODUCER + PROJECT MANAGER

One of three divisions at Leading Authorities, Inc., LAI Video, is a booming, boutique video communications company with a team of creative storytellers. The LAI Video nerds pitch and produce commercial-grade videos to a variety of organizations in Washington, DC and beyond. From public service announcements to product promos, we develop a new angle to engage with a target audience.

As we continue to grow, LAI Video is looking for a new Associate Producer + Project Manager to join its family. The Associate Producer + Project Manager lives within the Client Experience group and bridges the gap between the needs of our partners and our own creative team to deliver a stunning product and an inviting collaborative process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with clients to identify, conceptualize, and execute fresh and compelling stories through video production and other digital media, including graphic and web design
• Interact regularly with clients in video briefings, kick-off meetings and throughout the project life-cycle
• Be responsible for production schedules, budgets, vendors, travel and all logistics for projects
• Work closely with LAI Video team members to develop treatments, scripts and storyboards, as well as cast talent, scout locations and draft shooting schedules
• Produce local and on-location shoots, organizing crew, directing talent and conducting interviews
• Manage editors and animators throughout post-production, ensuring that drafted deliverables meet client goals and expectations and uphold LAI Video quality standards
• Oversee several projects simultaneously in a fast-paced production environment
• Establish clear creative and logistical expectations on each project
• React quickly to creatively troubleshoot problems as they arise
• Continue to manage partner relationships between projects
• Work with the Creative Strategists to pitch, propose and budget new projects with existing partners
• Report directly to Director of Operations and Client Experience
• Work regularly with LAI Video Leadership and Executive Management
• Maintain project management software to benchmark department utilization and success
• Enforce and create the necessary infrastructure to keep LAI Video progressive and efficient
• Provide general administrative support as needed
• Travel as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business, Communications, or Media and Video Production
• At least 3-5 years work experience in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional customer service, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to juggle multiple projects while adhering to tight deadlines and occasional overtime
• Punctual and an overall team player
• Appreciates a great story

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Compensation includes a generous base salary 
• 401(K) plan and profit sharing options
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance

Interested? Please Send Us:

• Your resume
• An engaging cover letter letting us know why you want in on LAI Video

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to jobs@laivideo.com and reference "Associate Producer + Project Manager" in your subject line. Check out www.laivideo.com for additional information about LAI Video.

LAI Video is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

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LAI VIDEO INTERNSHIP (UNPAID)

Leading Authorities, Inc. (LAI) is one of the nation’s most prominent speaker’s bureaus, with unique capabilities in lecture representation, media and event production, and entertainment. Our mission is to help organizations create powerful meeting experiences and messages using world class talent, entertainment and creative media. The primary responsibility of this unpaid internship is to provide support to and assist with the day-to-day operations of our video production department. This position offers the right candidate a unique opportunity to be creative and use cutting edge technology while learning in a fast-paced environment.

Reports to: Senior Video Editor, LAI Video

Location: Washington, DC

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Work closely with Video Editors, Production Manager, Creative and Technical Directors, and Vice President on assigned projects
• Assist with shooting of video projects to include camera work and editing
• Assist with lighting for various video projects in and out of studio
• Assist with designing, compressing and dubbing of various video elements
• Research and provide assets for various video projects
• Assist with the development and maintenance of a video database
• Assist with development of various PowerPoint and Keynote presentations
• Provide general administrative support as needed

EXPERIENCE:

Knowledge of or experience with the following software programs or equipment a plus:

• Final Cut Pro
• Sorenson Squeeze
• After Effects
• HDV Cameras
• DVD Studio Pro
• Digital (Still) Photography
• Photoshop
• Kino Flo lighting
• Illustrator
• Tricaster / Virtual Studios
• QuickTime Pro / Compressor
• Beta SP
• PowerPoint and / or Keynote
• Teleprompter

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current student learning in a related program at the junior or senior level
• Flexibility to work between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. - Monday through Friday
• Availability and willingness to work additional hours as needed to support special events and projects
• Ability to work independently and solve problems
• Must have a positive attitude and be able to handle working in a fast-paced environment

Benefits include working in a creative environment while learning applicable skills for your trade, managing your own projects, and opportunity for advancement for the right candidate. 

Interested? Please Send Us:

• Your resume
• An engaging cover letter letting us know why you want in on LAI Video

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to jobs@laivideo.com and reference "LAI Video Internship" in your subject line. Check out www.laivideo.com for additional information about LAI Video.

LAI Video is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

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