Multimedia Director - US Navy

The Leading Niche; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Leading Niche in San Diego, CA is seeking a hands-on Multimedia Producer to deliver high-quality video, photography, graphics and layouts for CNSP communications and Navy channels. You will translate concepts into compelling visual narratives while upholding artistic standards and security guidelines.

You will handle pre-production planning, on-set production, and post-production workflows using Premiere Pro and After Effects, ensuring assets meet publication specs for web, print and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant creative field or four years of equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated full-cycle multimedia production skills spanning filming, lighting, audio, editing and post-production.
• Working knowledge of professional imaging systems, industry video formats/codecs and digital asset management.
• Ability to independently set up and transport professional camera, lighting and sound equipment in field and maritime environments.
• Secret Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide creative direction for multimedia projects, translating Navy messages into clear visual narratives.
• Lead pre-production planning: concepts, storyboards, shot lists, briefs, schedules and logistics.
• Capture studio and field footage with professional cameras, lighting and advanced audio recording techniques.
• Oversee editing, sequencing, motion graphics, sound design and color correction using Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Create graphics and layouts for publication, including materials for Surface Warfare Magazine.
• Optimize content for DVIDS, web, social channels and print in various formats.
• Conduct official command portrait photography and document ceremonies.
• Manage assets, file naming, metadata, archives and delivery specifications.
• Exercise sound judgment in high-visibility environments while maintaining documentary integrity.

Skills

Multimedia production

Video production

Photography

Graphic design

Layout design

Post-production

Storyboarding

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Professional cameras

Lighting

Audio recording

Job description

Description

Direct hands-on multimedia production for CNSP communications, from visual concept development through final delivery. Create professional video, photography, graphics and layouts for Navy digital, print and broadcast channels while maintaining artistic quality, visual ethics and technical production standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide creative direction for multimedia projects, translating approved Navy messages and operational subjects into clear visual narratives.
• Lead pre-production planning: concepts, storyboards, shot lists, briefs, schedules and production logistics.
• Capture studio and field footage and imagery using professional cameras, composition, lighting and advanced audio recording techniques.
• Oversee editing, sequencing, motion graphics, sound design, color correction and grading using professional post-production tools such as Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Create graphics, high-resolution vector artwork, typography, digital assets and publication layouts, including products supporting Surface Warfare Magazine.
• Optimize content for DVIDS, web, social channels and print, including vertical, square, mobile and long-form formats.
• Conduct official command portrait photography and document ceremonies and events; prepare tagged and archived deliverables according to applicable turnaround standards.
• Manage creative assets, standardized file naming, metadata, archives, codecs, compression formats and delivery specifications.
• Exercise sound on-scene technical and creative judgment in high-visibility, fast-paced or shipboard environments without compromising documentary integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant creative field OR four (4) years of equivalent experience supported by a professional portfolio and industry experience.
• Demonstrated full-cycle multimedia production skills spanning filming, lighting, audio, editing, creative design and post-production.
• Working knowledge of professional imaging systems, industry video formats/codecs and digital asset management.
• Ability to independently set up and transport professional camera, lighting and sound equipment in field and maritime environments.
• Secret Security Clearance required