Memorial Day 2025 Content Capture Project – Videographer/Creative Team (Washington, D.C. Local)

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Memorial Day 2025 Content Capture Project - Freelance Videographer/Creative Team (Washington, D.C. Local) Project Type: Contract / Project-Based Location: Washington, D.C. (on-site required) Client: Action Flag, a national flag and patriotic goods company Dates: May 23-27, 2025 (Memorial Day Weekend) Budget Range: $50-$125/hr depending on crew size, experience, and production scope About the Project Action Flag is a national flag, flagpole, and patriotic merchandise company focused on legacy, storytelling, and service. This Memorial Day, we will be attending and participating in multiple events in Washington, D.C., including: - The TAPS National Seminar (Gold Star families) - A flag and art presentation to Gold Star Spouses - Arlington National Cemetery Memorial events - The National Memorial Day Parade We are seeking a local videographer or creative production team to handle on-location filming, photography, permitting assistance, and collaborative creative planning for a short-form content campaign. This footage will support a national social/email marketing rollout, aligning with our brand's repositioning toward story-driven content. Scope of Work Creative Capture Responsibilities: - Film emotional, respectful B-roll and key moments of ceremony, presentation, and community interaction - Conduct light interviews (if possible and permitted) - Capture horizontal and vertical-friendly framing for multi-platform repurposing - Record ambient audio, event sound, and crowd interactions - (Optional) Live-streaming of select segments to Facebook/Instagram Logistics & Permitting: - Advise and help facilitate any necessary National Park Service permits (National Mall, Arlington Cemetery, etc.) - Liaise with our TAPS contacts and other relevant orgs for location access and filming approval - Ensure your team complies with all public and restricted area filming protocols Creative Coordination: - Collaborate with Action Flag’s team in advance to review tone, mission, and sample concepts - Work independently in developing the production plan for personnel, equipment, and realistic coverage options - Provide creative input on scaled vs. professional-level setups: - Lean Setup: 1-2 person crew, handheld/battery-powered gear, no location fee permitting - Full Setup: Multi-crew team, mics, tripods, drone footage, and formal location permitting Delivery Requirements: - Deliver raw footage and stills within 3-5 days - Coordinate with our digital marketing team for post-production handoff - If possible, provide sample cuts for social reels or teasers Ideal Candidate or Team - Based in Washington, D.C. or DMV area - Experienced in documentary-style, public event, or brand storytelling content - Familiar with NPS permitting and respectful coverage of high-profile or ceremonial events - Capable of working quickly and lightly with sensitivity to context - Can take initiative but is also receptive to collaborative feedback from our small leadership team How We Work: We’re a small, founder-led company with a high respect for creative collaboration. Our internal team is lean, so we’re looking for someone confident working autonomously while also staying communicative and grounded in our brand’s tone. We care deeply about the emotional tone of what we’re filming, and we want a creative partner who can bring both vision and reverence to this assignment. Budget & Format Options Please submit: - A brief intro or reel of past work in relevant settings - A lean quote (1-2 person crew, minimal gear) - A full quote (multi-cam or crew, full lighting/audio setup) - Availability for 3-5 day timeline - Optional: Add-on pricing for live stream or expedited edits To Apply: Please respond with a message sharing your background, sample work, permitting experience, and your preferred level of production involvement. We look forward to finding a mission-aligned creative partner to help us tell this story well.

Keyword: Digital Content

Price: $50.0

Event Photography Videography Documentary Video Photography Film Production Creative Direction Storytelling Live Streaming Setup Video Production