Visual Media - Level 3

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Palmdale
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Visual Media - Level 3 What You Will Be Doing We’re looking for an exceptional Producer/Editor with strong camera operation skills — someone who doesn’t just cut footage, but shapes story through pacing, tone, rhythm, sound, and visual intent. This role is for a creative who understands how audiences feel a story before they fully process it — someone who knows when to hold a shot, when to accelerate momentum, how to build emotional arc, and how to elevate footage into something memorable. You’ll join a highly skilled visual storytelling team creating cinematic, documentary-style, promotional, brand, and social content that supports one of the most advanced aerospace organizations in the world. This is an opportunity to work on stories that are visually compelling, strategically important, and unlike anything in a traditional agency environment. So what’s the job? In this role, you will edit high-impact video content for marketing, brand storytelling, executive communications, internal campaigns, and social media, helping shape how Lockheed Martin Aeronautics communicates some of its most important stories. You will be expected to bring strong editorial judgment to every project — crafting narrative through pacing, tone, music, sound design, and visual structure, while translating complex ideas into content that feels clear, engaging, and emotionally resonant. This role also includes camera operation in both field and studio environments, requiring comfort capturing interviews, b-roll, and cinematic footage either independently or as part of a larger crew. The ideal candidate understands how to adapt storytelling style across formats and platforms, while consistently helping elevate the creative standard of the team’s visual output. Who would you work with? The Visual Media candidate will report to the Visual Communication Associate Manager. You’ll collaborate closely with producers, directors, photographers, motion designers, and communications partners from concept through final delivery, contributing creative ideas early in the process and helping define visual approaches that best serve the message and audience. You’re the right person for this job if You’re a strong storyteller with 5 years of experience of creating content that: • Influences people’s thinking • Motivates people to act • Matches or exceeds the production quality audiences experience in today’s media environment You understand how to build narrative visually, when to simplify, when to create momentum, and how to use editing to strengthen message and emotional impact. You are highly organized, comfortable managing multiple projects, and confident collaborating across disciplines while maintaining a high creative bar. You have a strong reel or portfolio demonstrating editorial range, storytelling instincts, and visual craft. The person we’re looking for: • Has experience with digital video production, digital workflows, motion graphics, video post-production, and producing for social media platforms • Is highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time • Has experience working alongside digital creatives (producer/directors, videographers, graphic designers, animators, photographers and freelance artists) Operates a variety of standard and special-purpose digital video cameras in support of customer/company requirements. Researches, prepares and produces videos for marketing, training, documentation, and other communicative purposes for both internal and external audiences. Acts as a strategic thinker and trusted advisor, partnering with stakeholders, recommend the most effective mediums and deliverables, and shape creative concepts that support business objectives. Executes video production across the full lifecycle — from pre-production planning and script development through location scouting, shooting, sound design, motion graphics, final edit, and archival delivery. Basic Qualifications Experience with Premier video editing software Experience with Adobe After Effects creating motion graphics content Experience working with a variety of professional digital camera systems, including DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, Canon, RED, and other still photography and cinema cameras. Experience with Demo Reel Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance, per business requirements Desired skills Degree in Visual Communications or related degree Experience with Davinci Resolve Strong understanding of shot composition for video Strong understanding of visual storytelling Strong video editing skills Experience with creating motion graphics in Cinema 4D Experience working in studio environments Experience with social media distribution channels Ability to work under strict deadlines High level knowledge and skills in Adobe Photoshop capabilities and workflow. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. * At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. Other Important Information By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. Ability to work remotely Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process. Work Schedule Information Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $69,900 - $123,280. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $80,400 - $139,380. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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