Creative & Content Lead at hermeus

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries. We are seeking a Creative and Content Lead to build and manage our video content storytelling engine - transforming complex technical work into compelling visual narratives. In this role, you will conceptualize, produce, and distribute high-impact video content and other visual assets that captures key company moments and communicates them to investors, partners, and top-tier talent. You will develop recurring content formats and original video series that highlight our technology, people, and mission. This role requires both creative vision and hands-on production expertise in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.  Responsibilities • Own the visual "look and feel" of the company by establishing a consistent cinematic style across all raw and edited assets, ensuring our footage is instantly recognizable. • Direct, shoot, and edit a high volume of video and photography capturing dynamic company moments, including engine tests, manufacturing milestones, and day-in-the-life employee features. • Pitch, storyboard, and produce recurring video formats and original series such as technical deep dives, behind-the-scenes vlogs, and recruitment campaigns. • Adapt long-form content into platform-optimized micro-content tailored for channels such as LinkedIn, X, and YouTube. • Source, manage, and collaborate with external creative partners including freelancers, agencies, and production crews for large-scale campaigns or specialized shoots. • Manage internal production equipment and gear inventory, ensuring cameras, lighting, audio equipment, and related tools are maintained and ready for use. Requirements • Expertise in end-to-end video production, including pre-production planning, on-location shooting, editing, and post-production. • Demonstrated experience producing both short-form social media assets and long-form narrative content such as documentary-style videos or technical podcasts. • Ability to independently manage multiple creative projects simultaneously from concept through delivery. • Strong storytelling instincts and the ability to translate complex ideas into engaging visual narratives. • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities. Preferred Skills & Experience • Experience translating complex technical subject matter - such as advanced engineering or hardware development - into compelling content for audiences including partners, investors, and the public. • Proven ability to drive brand and visual identity evolution through video, photography, and visual storytelling. • Experience developing scalable content series or recurring video formats that build audience engagement over time. • Familiarity with producing content in engineering, aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other highly technical industries. U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS  The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.  EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.