Multimedia Specialist (Videographer/Photographer/Social Media)

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness

Internal mobility team

Professional growth opportunities

Cutting-edge technology

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Multimedia Specialist (Videographer/Photographer/Social Media) to support a DoD Public Affairs office. You will create engaging photos and videos, edit media, and ensure branding across official websites and social channels.

The role requires a Bachelor's in journalism or related field and 2+ years of media support experience, with proficiency in Adobe video/photo tools. Hybrid work at Ft. Detrick, MD, with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related media support experience.
• Experience with DoD or corporate public affairs is preferred.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud applications for video and photo production.

Responsibilities

• Provide photography, videography and media editing for public release.
• Produce and edit photos/videos for websites and social media.
• Identify key messaging for photos/videos for public release.
• Track distribution and measure reach of content.
• Coordinate with Public Affairs to ensure brand consistency.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop Design

Digital Photography

Videography

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Public Relations, or related discipline

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Media Encoder

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Details

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Public Trust/Other Required: NACI (T1)

Job Family: Marketing and Communications

Job Qualifications: Skills: Adobe Photoshop Design, Digital Photography, Videography

Certifications: None

Experience: 2 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as Multimedia Specialist (Videographer/Photographer/ Social Media) supporting a DoD Public Affairs/ Strategic Communications office.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT: At GDIT, people are our differentiator. Our work depends on detail oriented, personable, multi-tasking Multimedia Specialist joining our team and utilizing their creative skills to highlight the organizations' efforts to ensure medical products make is way to the Warfighter.

• 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.
• Partner with organizational stakeholders to plan and design content for the Command's website.
• Provide photo and video production support during trade Shows and professional conferences.
• Participate in special projects, as required.

What You Need To Succeed

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.

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

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

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• 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

The likely salary range for this position is $55,806 - $64,177. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: 10-25% Telecommuting Options: Hybrid Work Location: USA MD Fort Detrick Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process: As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work: We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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