Senior Scientific Audio-Video Production Specialist

Spire Communications; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance (

Wellness stipend

Life, short- and long-term disability

18 days PTO + 8 holidays

Home office expense reimbursement

401(k) with 3% employer contribution

Training stipend

Job summary

Spire Communications is seeking a Senior Scientific Audio-Video Production Specialist to lead NSF video and multimedia productions from planning through delivery. The role requires translating complex scientific topics into compelling content for diverse audiences across digital, web, and broadcast platforms.

The position is hybrid, with potential for full-time at the client site in Alexandria, VA, and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Senior-level production experience in multimedia
• Ability to translate complex scientific topics into engaging content
• Experience leading production teams and coordinating cross-functional projects

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of NSF video and multimedia productions
• Oversee teams, production workflows, and creative approaches
• Translate technical topics for diverse audiences across digital, web, and broadcast platforms

Skills

Multimedia production leadership

Strategic communications

Team management

Job description

Senior Scientific Audio-Video Production Specialist

The position is hybrid, with potential for full-time at the client site in Alexandria, VA. Occasional travel may be required.

Portfolio is required with application.

Spire Communications, based in Alexandria, VA, is a woman‑owned strategic communications and creative firm serving science, technology, and engineering organizations.

Spire Communications is hiring a full‑time senior audio‑video production specialist with demonstrated expertise in multimedia production leadership, strategic communications, and team management to support communications for the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). This role leads the planning, coordination, and execution of NSF video and multimedia productions, overseeing teams, production workflows, and creative approaches that support the agency’s communications objectives. The ideal candidate combines senior‑level production experience with the ability to translate complex scientific and technical topics into compelling content for diverse audiences across digital, web, and broadcast platforms.

Medical (United Healthcare), dental (CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield), and vision (United Concordia) plans paid at 100% employee premium plus 30% contribution to family premium.

Monthly $50 wellness stipend for gym memberships, spa services, etc.

Life and disability insurance (short‑and long‑term).

18 days PTO and 8 federal holidays per year (+Veterans Day for those who have served).

Home office expense reimbursement.

401(k) plan with automatic 3% of salary employer contribution.

Annual stipend for employee and/or job‑related training.