Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and capture high-quality video content for communications campaigns, outreach initiatives, events, leadership engagements, and digital platforms.
• Shoot interviews, documentaries, testimonials, podcasts, events, instructional content, campaign assets and B-roll across studio and field environments.
• Develop visual approaches that bring creative concepts and real-world stories to life through cinematography, lighting, composition, camera movement and sound.
• Direct interviewees, contributors and on-screen talent, creating an environment in which people feel comfortable and able to communicate naturally.
• Collaborate with creative, production, strategy, and stakeholder engagement teams to develop concepts, treatments, storyboards, shot lists and production approaches.
• Work closely with producers to assess locations, identify technical requirements, prepare equipment and ensure shoots run smoothly.
• Operate professional video, lighting, and audio equipment independently in both studio and field environments.
• Set up and film multi-camera podcasts, interviews and studio-based content, including lighting, audio and camera configuration.
• Respond creatively to changing conditions on location and identify compelling, unscripted moments that strengthen the final story.
• Review and organize shots, preparing selects, notes and clear handover materials to support an efficient post-production process.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship: Must be a United States Citizen (required by government contract).
• Clearance Eligibility: Must be able and willing to obtain a U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret security clearance immediately upon employment.
• Background Screening: Must be willing to submit to a rigorous federal background investigation, which includes an in-depth review of personal finances, criminal history, employment history, and drug use.

Preferred

• Experience supporting federal government, public affairs, international development, or mission-driven communications programs is preferred.

Benefits

• 12 weeks’ of full pay for primary caregivers and 6 weeks for secondary caregivers.
• Choice of three medical plans (HSA at $0 cost; EPO 75% employer funded; PPO 65% employer funded)
• 70% employer-funded dental and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays, including an office closure between Christmas & New Year’s
• 401(k) with 5% employer match
• Gym membership reimbursement and/or Wellhub subscription
• Mental health support through EAP and Self Space services
• Work from anywhere for up to 2 weeks per year (subject to approval)
• Social events, happy hours, professional development trainings, etc.