Responsibilities

• Dream big and be a driver of innovative video content
• Collaborate closely with staff and leadership to uncover communication needs, providing expert guidance that shapes impactful strategies and influences key decision makers.
• Drive the creative process from concept to completion by delivering compelling visual communications through exceptional customer service, strong project management, and expert video production skills.
• Produce a wide variety of videos including promotional, training, marketing, informational, and classified content that engage and inform diverse audiences.
• Evaluate communication challenges, tailor solutions to meet customer goals, develop strategic concepts, manage budgets, maintain quality standards, and negotiate effectively with internal teams and external vendors.
• Lead detailed planning and prioritization of communication initiatives to ensure smooth production workflows and timely delivery of high-quality video content.
• Stay current with emerging video production technologies, industry trends, and storytelling techniques to continuously elevate the quality and impact of visual communications.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Media Arts, Film/TV, Communications, or a relevant field, plus five (5) or more years of related experience or working in video production; or equivalent experience and/or achievements that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Experience with editing full-scale productions with Adobe Premiere or DaVinci Resolve
• Cinematography and lighting for studio and field conditions
• Translating technical concepts and material into compelling and strategic communications products
• Project management; establishing and managing budgets associated with each project and determining the most practical and cost-efficient approach, schedule, and level of quality required to accomplish communication
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

Preferred

• The ability to work in multiple file formats and integrate/output required metadata and media; tech savvy.
• Knowledge of latest market trends.
• The ability to conceptualize major elements of media production and related programs and policies, including the delivery of clear and concise communication to appropriate employees and managers.
• Excellent interpersonal, teaming, and negotiation skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a deadline sensitive environment.
• The ability to properly manage and protect classified information and maintain special clearances.
• Knowledge of Sandia's policies, practices, and procedures pertaining to media creation, audiovisual products, and classified documents and media.
• Familiarity with emerging video technologies such as VR/AR, 360-degree video, and live streaming platforms.
• Ability to analyze audience metrics and feedback to optimize video content strategy and effectiveness.
• Knowledge of copyright, licensing, and intellectual property laws related to video production and distribution.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*