Video Production Careers in Maine
Broadcast & News
Production Companies
Corporate & Government
Documentary & Nonprofit
Outdoor, Tourism & Recreation
Education
Post-Production & Technical
Digital & Social Content
Broadcast & News
16 careers
News photographer / photojournalist (ENG)
Shoots and edits video packages for daily television newscasts
WCSH 6 / WLBZ 2 (TEGNA/Nexstar), Portland & Bangor
Multimedia journalist (MMJ)
Reports, shoots, and edits their own stories for broadcast and digital
WGME CBS 13 / WPFO FOX 23 (Sinclair), Portland
News producer
Writes, selects content, and coordinates elements for live newscasts
WMTW ABC 8 / WPXT CW 51 (Hearst), Westbrook
Newscast director
Calls camera shots and coordinates technical elements during live broadcasts
WMTW (Hearst), Westbrook
Video editor (broadcast news)
Edits daily news packages and special projects for on-air and digital use
WGME (Sinclair), Portland; WABI-TV, Bangor
Master control operator
Operates broadcast automation systems and monitors transmission quality
WCSH, WGME, WMTW — Portland market
Digital news producer
Creates and publishes video and written content for station websites and streaming
Maine Public (Portland), WCSH (TEGNA)
Sports anchor / videographer
Covers Maine sports, shoots highlights, and anchors sports segments
WLBZ 2 (Bangor), WCSH 6 (Portland)
Meteorologist / weather producer
Produces weather graphics and presents forecasts on air
WMTW, WCSH, WGME — Portland & Bangor
Desk assistant / assignment editor
Monitors scanners and social media, coordinates crews in the field
Sinclair (WGME), Hearst (WMTW), TEGNA (WCSH)
Maine Public radio/TV producer
Produces news, documentary, and cultural video content for public broadcasting
Maine Public (Portland, Augusta, Bangor)
Streaming content coordinator
Manages video content delivery across Hulu Live, YouTube TV, Fubo, and other OTT platforms
News Center Maine (TEGNA/Nexstar), Portland
Broadcast engineer
Maintains transmitters, cameras, and studio equipment at TV stations
All Maine network affiliates — Portland & Bangor
Production assistant (broadcast)
Entry-level role supporting studio operations, graphics, and live production
WCSH, WMTW, WGME — Portland
Investigative video journalist
Produces long-form investigative reports and documentary-style segments for local TV
News Center Maine (WCSH/WLBZ), Portland & Bangor
Community access TV producer
Creates and broadcasts local programming on community cable access channels
MCTV (Bangor), Portland Community TV, local access stations
Production Companies
14 careers
Videographer / director of photography
Shoots commercials, branded content, and corporate videos for clients statewide
Energy Films, Sonic Pictures, MJR Media — Portland
Video editor
Assembles and finishes video projects in post-production for production companies
Sonic Pictures, Beechwood Film, True Life Media — Portland
Producer / line producer
Manages budgets, schedules, and logistics for commercial and corporate productions
Energy Films, Catama Productions, Ocean One Productions
Director
Leads creative vision on commercial, documentary, and branded video projects
Sonic Pictures (Portland), MEDIA LOMA (New England)
Commercial video producer
Develops and executes advertising video content for Maine brands and agencies
Beechwood Film, Energy Films, Sweet Thunder Productions
Branded content creator
Produces documentary-style brand stories for Maine companies and nonprofits
True Life Media, Jynx Productions, MJR Media — Portland
Drone videographer (licensed FAA)
Provides aerial video for production companies, real estate, and tourism clients
Munjoy Hill Media (Portland), freelance statewide
Live streaming technician
Sets up and operates multi-camera live streams for events and broadcasts
Munjoy Hill Media (Portland), statewide event clients
Music video director / DP
Creates music videos for Maine-based musicians and regional labels
Portland-based production companies, freelance
Script writer / story developer
Writes scripts and treatments for commercial, documentary, and corporate productions
Energy Films, Catama Productions, freelance
Camera operator (ENG/EFP)
Freelance camera operator available for electronic news and field production gigs
ProductionHub network — Portland, Bangor
Grip / gaffer
Sets up lighting and rigging equipment on commercial and film shoots
Freelance — Portland film market
Production company owner / freelancer
Runs an independent video production business serving Maine clients
Self-employed — Portland, Bangor, midcoast
Stock footage videographer
Shoots and licenses Maine footage through stock agencies and libraries
Goliath Media, freelance — statewide
Corporate & Government
14 careers
Corporate video producer
Creates internal communications, recruitment, and training videos for Maine companies
Cianbro (Pittsfield), MaineHealth, IDEXX (Westbrook)
Healthcare video producer
Produces patient education, staff training, and marketing videos for hospital systems
MaineHealth, Northern Light, Central Maine Medical Center
Government media producer
Produces public information and training videos for state agencies
Maine DOT, Maine DHHS, Maine State Police — Augusta
Military / defense videographer
Produces training, recruitment, and public affairs content for military branches in Maine
Naval Air Station Brunswick, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Border Patrol media producer
Produces public service, training, and outreach video content for federal border operations
U.S. Border Patrol — Houlton, Calais, Fort Kent sectors
Real estate videographer
Shoots walkthrough video tours and drone footage for Maine property listings
Archi-Pix, Morneau Studios, Honey Bee Productions — Portland
Marketing video specialist
Produces short-form video for in-house brand marketing teams
L.L.Bean (Freeport), Hannaford (Scarborough), WEX (Portland)
Outdoor brand videographer
Creates lifestyle and product video campaigns for Maine's major outdoor brands
L.L.Bean (Freeport), Cuddledown (Yarmouth)
Legislative / courtroom videographer
Records Maine Legislature proceedings and judicial hearings for public record
Maine Legislature (Augusta), Maine Judicial Branch
Nonprofit video producer
Creates fundraising, awareness, and programmatic video content for Maine nonprofits
Island Institute (Rockland), YMCA, Preble Street — Portland
Museum & cultural institution videographer
Produces exhibit video, educational content, and event documentation
Portland Museum of Art, Colby Museum, Abbe Museum (Bar Harbor)
University communications videographer
Documents campus life, research, and events for institutional marketing
UMaine (Orono), Bowdoin, Colby, Bates, USM
Training video producer (industrial)
Develops safety and operational training videos for Maine's manufacturing and construction sectors
Cianbro, Sappi (Skowhegan), Verso Paper
Advocacy & public awareness videographer
Creates video campaigns for Maine environmental, health, and social advocacy organizations
Natural Resources Council of Maine, Planned Parenthood — statewide
Documentary & Nonprofit
11 careers
Documentary filmmaker
Develops and produces long-form documentary films about Maine communities and landscapes
True Life Media, Jynx Productions, independent — Portland
Documentary cinematographer
Shoots verite and interview-driven documentary footage in the field
Freelance — statewide; Maine Media Workshops network
Documentary editor
Assembles long-form documentary films from field footage, interviews, and archival material
Independent — Portland; Maine Media Workshops (Rockport)
Ethnographic & social documentary filmmaker
Produces culturally sensitive documentary work in Maine's diverse communities
MEDIA LOMA (Emmy-nominated), Portland
Environmental documentary filmmaker
Documents Maine's forests, fisheries, and conservation efforts for advocacy and broadcast
Natural Resources Council of Maine, Island Institute (Rockland)
Community storytelling videographer
Produces video stories of impact for nonprofit communications and fundraising
Island Institute (Rockland), United Way of Greater Portland
Maine Arts Commission media grantee
Applies for and completes documentary or experimental film projects with state arts funding
Maine Arts Commission (Augusta) — statewide grantees
Oral history videographer
Records interviews with Maine elders, fishermen, and community members for historical archives
Maine Historical Society, Penobscot Marine Museum (Searsport)
Short film director
Creates short narrative and documentary films for Maine film festivals and grants
Maine International Film Festival (Waterville), independent
Film festival programmer / coordinator
Curates and manages film screening programs and logistics at Maine film events
Maine International Film Festival (Waterville), PMA film series
Archival video researcher
Locates and licenses historical footage for documentary and media productions
Maine Historical Society, Maine State Archives — Augusta
Outdoor, Tourism & Recreation
13 careers
Outdoor adventure videographer
Shoots rafting, kayaking, and wilderness trips for outfitter marketing and social media
Maine Whitewater (East Vassalboro), NEOC (Millinocket)
Ski resort videographer
Captures skiing, snowboarding, and mountain conditions for resort content teams
Sunday River (Newry), Sugarloaf (Carrabassett Valley) — seasonal
Tourism board video producer
Creates destination marketing videos for the Maine Office of Tourism and regional boards
Maine Office of Tourism (Augusta), Acadia region, midcoast
Hotel & hospitality videographer
Produces property tours, brand videos, and event coverage for Maine's hotels and resorts
Lafayette Hotels, Bar Harbor resorts, Kennebunk inns
Drone videographer (outdoor / aerial)
FAA Part 107 licensed pilot providing aerial footage of coastal and wilderness Maine
Munjoy Hill Media (Portland), freelance statewide
Nature & wildlife videographer
Documents moose, eagles, puffins, and other Maine wildlife for media and science
Baxter State Park, Acadia, Hog Island Audubon Camp
Coastal & marine videographer
Captures Maine's working waterfront, lighthouses, and maritime culture on video
Down East Media (Camden), Penobscot Bay region
Summer camp videographer
Documents camp life for family communications and promotional materials
Camp Chewonki (Wiscasset), Camp Laurel South (Casco), statewide
Race & endurance event videographer
Films Maine marathons, triathlons, and trail races for organizers and media
Beach to Beacon 10K (Portland), MDI Marathon, LL Bean events
Hunting & fishing videographer
Documents guided hunts and fishing expeditions for sporting camp marketing and YouTube
Grand Lake Stream, Rangeley, Jackman — sporting camps
State park video producer
Creates promotional and interpretive video content for Maine State Parks system
Maine Bureau of Parks & Lands (Augusta)
Acadia National Park videographer
Documents park landscapes, wildlife, and visitor programming for NPS and concessionaires
Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor
Brewery & food industry videographer
Produces brand and social media video for Maine's craft breweries, distilleries, and restaurants
Allagash, Shipyard, Maine Craft Distilling, Portland food scene
Education
11 careers
Video production instructor (Maine Media Workshops)
Teaches cinematography, directing, and post-production in intensive workshop format
Maine Media Workshops + College (Rockport)
College film/video professor
Full-time or adjunct faculty teaching video production and digital filmmaking
Maine College of Art (MECA), UMaine, USM, Colby, Bates, Bowdoin
CTE media & video teacher
Leads high school career and technical education programs in video and media design
Maine public high schools statewide
Community college video instructor
Teaches introductory video production and editing at two-year institutions
SMCC (South Portland), KVCC (Fairfield), Eastern Maine CC (Bangor)
Drone & UAS video instructor
Teaches uncrewed aircraft systems photography and FAA Part 107 preparation
University of Maine — Brunswick campus
University staff videographer
In-house video producer documenting campus news, research, and marketing content
UMaine (Orono), Bowdoin (Brunswick), Colby (Waterville)
Educational video producer
Creates curriculum-aligned video content for Maine schools and e-learning platforms
Unity Environmental University, online — statewide
Training video developer
Produces video-based e-learning modules for employee onboarding and professional development
MaineHealth, state agencies, large employers statewide
Camp photography & video counselor
Teaches video and photography skills to campers as part of a media arts program
Maine summer camps statewide — seasonal
Video workshop instructor (private)
Leads short-format video workshops for community members and professionals
Maine Media Workshops network, arts centers statewide
Online video course creator
Produces Maine-focused video production courses for platforms like Skillshare and YouTube
Remote / self-employed
Post-Production & Technical
12 careers
Video editor (post house)
Edits commercial, corporate, and documentary projects at a Maine post facility
Ocean One Productions (Portland), Sonic Pictures, freelance
Motion graphics artist
Creates animated lower thirds, title sequences, and graphics for video productions
Maine TV stations, production companies — Portland, Bangor
Color grader / colorist
Applies color correction and creative grading to finished video projects
Freelance — Portland; Maine Media Workshops network
Sound designer / audio engineer
Records, edits, and mixes audio for film, documentary, and commercial video
Ocean One Productions (5.1 mix suites), Portland studios
Encoding & delivery specialist
Prepares and delivers finished video files for broadcast, streaming, and digital formats
Ocean One Productions, broadcast stations — Portland
3D scan & virtual tour producer
Creates Matterport and 360° virtual walk-throughs for real estate and institutional clients
CoStar Group, Evolve — statewide
Video archiving & digitization specialist
Converts and preserves historical video and film collections to digital formats
Maine Historical Society, Maine Public, UMaine Fogler Library
Broadcast & AV technician
Installs, operates, and maintains cameras, switchers, and AV systems for live events
Freelance — Portland; event venues statewide
Video equipment sales & repair technician
Sells and services professional video gear; advises customers on production equipment
Hunt's Photo and Video (South Portland)
Subtitling & captioning specialist
Creates closed captions and subtitles for broadcast and online video content
Remote / freelance — Maine public media, production companies
VFX / compositing artist
Creates visual effects and composites for commercial and film productions
Portland-area production companies, remote
Multimedia producer
Combines video, audio, photography, and graphics into multi-platform content packages
Island Institute (Rockland), Maine Public, news organizations
Digital & Social Content
12 careers
Social media video producer
Creates short-form Reels, TikToks, and YouTube Shorts for Maine brands and organizations
Multiple employers statewide — Portland, Bangor, midcoast
Content creator / YouTuber (Maine focus)
Builds a YouTube or social media channel around Maine outdoor life, food, or culture
Self-employed — statewide
Digital marketing video specialist
Produces video ads and content for paid social campaigns on behalf of Maine businesses
Badcolors, Maine digital agencies — Portland
E-commerce product videographer
Shoots product demonstration and lifestyle video for Maine retailers' online stores
L.L.Bean (Freeport), Cuddledown (Yarmouth), Goodwill NNE
Podcast video producer
Records and edits video versions of Maine podcasts for YouTube and streaming platforms
Freelance — statewide; Maine Public podcast studio
Video content strategist
Plans and manages video content calendars for Maine brands and marketing agencies
Maine digital marketing firms, in-house — Portland
Event recap videographer
Produces same-day or next-day event highlight videos for Maine conferences and festivals
Statewide — Portland event market, summer festivals
Wedding videographer
Documents Maine weddings at coastal venues, farms, and historic estates on video
Freelance — strong demand in summer and fall seasons
Vertical video & mobile content producer
Specializes in mobile-first, vertical video for Instagram Stories, TikTok, and Snapchat
Maine brands and agencies — Portland, remote
Video journalist (digital-first)
Produces video-first news stories for online publications and digital news outlets
The Maine Monitor, Bangor Daily News digital, freelance
Live event streaming producer
Manages multi-camera live streams of Maine concerts, conferences, and sporting events
Munjoy Hill Media (Portland), freelance statewide
Video SEO & platform specialist
Optimizes video metadata, thumbnails, and distribution for YouTube and social platforms
Remote / freelance — Maine digital marketing agencies