Lillian Johnson
Lillian Johnson is a creative video professional and Video Manager at Nasdaq, where she leads the development of compelling visual content that brings the organization’s brand to life. Based in New York, she specializes in video production, editing, and motion design, collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality content ranging from commercials and interviews to large-scale brand campaigns. In her current role, she not only produces and edits her own projects but also manages and mentors a team, providing creative direction and ensuring consistency across all video outputs.
Johnson’s career reflects a strong foundation in multimedia storytelling and digital content creation. She began building her expertise through internships and early roles with companies such as The Glimpse Group and Pagoni VR, where she contributed to video branding and social media content. Since joining Nasdaq, she has steadily advanced from Video Editor to Senior Video Editor and now Video Manager, demonstrating both technical excellence and leadership capability. Her work includes high-profile projects, such as producing content for major corporate milestones, including a large-scale production celebrating Apple Inc.’s 50th anniversary.
A graduate of Marymount Manhattan College, Johnson earned her Bachelor of Arts in New Media with a strong academic record, graduating with honors and a place on the Dean’s List. Her passion for video began early and evolved into a focused career in editing and production, shaped by hands-on experience and mentorship from women leaders in the industry. Today, she continues to champion collaboration, creativity, and innovation while fostering the next generation of talent within her team.
• Marymount Manhattan College
• Linganore High School
• Gold Key Award
• Dean's List
What do you attribute your success to?
I've definitely always been creative. I used to make movies in the backyard with my friends when I was really little. But getting into school, it's not advertised as something that you can study and get a full-time job in, like in high school anyway, when they're having you look at colleges. So just kind of discovering that I could pursue my creativity as a career was really awesome. I would say the desire to be creative and honestly the patience to work on videos is what drives me. I think I bring my compassion and my love for what I do into my work, because it definitely makes things come out different. It's just that little bit of effort, like wanting to go the extra yard when you don't have to, but you do it anyway. It ends up making a huge difference that I think people can see. Our brand has grown a lot since my team started here, so just seeing the improvement and the difference because we all care and we are all super passionate about our work really drives a lot of different things. You can visibly see the difference, which is pretty cool. What's been most impactful for me is learning from other women in the industry. All of my mentors have been women who taught me everything, from my female professors to my first internship mentor to my current boss. We're actually a full female team here, and just learning from other women in the industry has been really big for me.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
All mentors throughout career have been women - female professors, internship mentor, and current boss. Works on an entirely female team at a company with a female CEO. Being part of teams led by women in what is often a male-dominated industry has shaped how I approach both my work and my career. I’ve learned so much from their leadership styles, their creativity, and the way they navigate challenges.Brings compassion and passion to work, emphasizing going "the extra yard" to make visible improvements to NASDAQ's brand.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I think definitely be open-minded, be ready to face challenges, but don't let them stop you, and learn from your mistakes. I think it's really easy to be hard on yourself, like when you get lots of feedback on something you worked on. But just learn from that mistake and continue to build on your style and what makes your editing style unique.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
I wouldn't say there's anything super different happening right now in the marketing industry where I work. I know there's lots of challenges with the film industry as a whole, but I'm a little separate from that.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
I think I bring my compassion and my love for what I do into my work, because it definitely makes things come out different. It's just that little bit of effort, like wanting to go the extra yard when you don't technically have to, but you do it anyway. It ends up making a huge difference that I think people can see. Our brand has grown a lot since my team started here, so just seeing the improvement and the difference because we all care and we are all super passionate about our work really drives a lot of different things. You can visibly see the difference, which is pretty cool. I think it's really important to be open-minded, be ready to face challenges but don't let them stop you, and learn from your mistakes rather than being hard on yourself when you get lots of feedback on something you worked on.