Multimedia Specialist (Videographer/Photographer/Social Media)

Responsibilities

• Partner with organizational stakeholders to identify key program initiatives to produce engaging, informative and professional command message-driven photos and videos for public release.
• Provide photography, videography and media editing expertise for organizational stakeholders.
• Produce and edit photos and videos for multipurpose use across official websites and social media.
• Identify key command messaging from higher and adjacent Public Affairs activities for integration in photos and videos for public release across official websites and social media.
• Track distribution and spread of publicly released photos and videos to measure success of Public Affairs Office communication efforts.
• Develop and upload content on the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS), Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
• Communicate daily with both Public Affairs Office and command leadership to identify key organizational initiatives and programs for photo and video production opportunities.
• Coordinate with Public Affairs Office personnel to sync efforts, maintain uniform command messaging and branding, and maximize public release opportunities for all approved content.
• Provide professional communication and correspondence with organizational leadership for review and revision of photos, videos and written copy for public release.
• Comply with all federal, state and local Public Affairs policies, procedures and initiatives.

Requirements

• Education : Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Public Relations, or a related discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience.
• Required Experience : 2+ years of related media support experience within the Department of Defense and/or corporate organization(s).
• Required Technical Skills : Have experience using the following video editing software: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects and Adobe Media Encoder. Have experience with the following word processing, photographic and graphics editing software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Attributes for Success : Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Highly proactive self-starter who has attention to details, flexible, and able to effectively work both independently and in a team environment.
• Location : Hybrid (on-site 3 days a week at Ft. Detrick, MD)
• Travel: Willing to Travel (10-15%)
• US Citizenship Required
• Security Clearance Level : Must be clearable for a NACI(T1) public trust

Preferred

• Successful completion of the Defense Information School (DINFOS) video and/or photography courses or corporate course equivalent.

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
• Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.