Drone Operator – Short-Term Project

Drone Operator – Short-Term Project (Paid)

Darlene’s Multimedia | Northern Virginia

Compensation: One-time project stipend

Company Description

We’re not your average content agency—we’re the team behind the posts, photos, and videos that make brands pop off the screen. Darlene’s Multimedia is a full-service marketing agency based in Northern Virginia, specializing in branding, photography, videography, and social media marketing. Our clients range from many different industries—all trusting us to make them look good and grow their visibility online.

Led by founder and creative director Darlene Shenier, our team is passionate about storytelling, trends, and strategy. We’re on a mission to help small businesses and entrepreneurs show up consistently with purpose and personality.

We move fast, think big, and love collaborating with creatives who want to grow alongside us. This is a great opportunity to learn the ins and outs of content marketing, sharpen your creative and strategy skills, and contribute to real client projects that make a tangible impact.

This role is ideal for someone who wants practical commercial drone experience, portfolio-worthy footage, and clear expectations — not long-term commitment or busywork.

Role Description

We’re looking for a licensed drone operator to support a short-term project focused on building a bank of aerial video content for social media clients. Our clients have a high number of projects they complete, which means we’re looking to capture drone footage across multiple projects over a 4‑week period to create reusable social media content.

This role is capture‑only (no editing required).

• Capture drone footage at active and completed projects
• Focus on aerial B‑roll suitable for short‑form social content
• Follow a basic shot list and creative direction
• Coordinate shoot times and locations with our team
• Deliver organized, high‑quality raw footage
• Follow all FAA safety and compliance guidelines

• Active FAA Part 107 Drone License (required)
• Access to your own drone and equipment
• Comfortable shooting residential properties and neighborhoods
• Reliable transportation within Northern Virginia
• Professional communication and follow‑through

• Paid, project‑based role
• One‑time stipend paid upon project completion
• Portfolio usage permitted; commercial usage retained by agency/client
• No long‑term commitment required

Please include:

• A brief introduction and summary of drone experience, licensing or education.
• Confirmation of Part 107 certification
• Link to drone footage or portfolio (if available)
• Apply via Linked In

• Entry level

• Other

• Management and Manufacturing

• Photography

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