Senior Video Producer

Agile Defense; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Defense is seeking a Senior Video Producer in Washington, D.C. to manage telecommunications infrastructure, provide expert-level support for photography and videography, and produce multimedia content. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications or a related field, along with 4+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include shooting and editing videos, providing training, and ensuring compliance. The position is integral for creating compelling visual stories that support the company's mission in public diplomacy.

Qualifications

• Typically has a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of relevant experience or equivalent work experience.
• Strong editing skills for various styles and formats.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of telecommunications infrastructure.
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior specialists.
• Outline, script, and produce video packages.

Skills

Expert-level on-site support for photography and videography

Expert-level virtual recording and editing support

Expert-level photo and video editing

Scripting and producing video packages

Understanding of foreign policy issues

Creative guidance for videos and photos

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications or related field

Tools

Professional digital photography and videography equipment

Job description

Requisition #1562

Job Title: Senior Video Producer

Location: Washington, D.C.

Job Description

• Manages the day‑to‑day operations and maintenance of telecommunications infrastructure, ensuring that all systems are fully functional and optimized for performance.
• Works closely with internal teams and vendors to oversee system upgrades, troubleshoot advanced issues, and recommend improvements.
• Provides technical guidance and training to junior specialists and assists in the development of telecommunications standards and best practices.

Education and Background

Typically has a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience), and 4+ years of experience, or equivalent relevant work experience; e.g., each year of work experience may be substituted for each year of education required.

Years of Experience

4 years

Required Skills

• Provide expert‑level on‑site support for both workday and after‑hours photography and videography for an average of seven events per week. This will be done utilizing professional digital photography and videography equipment and expert‑level current techniques.
• Provide expert‑level virtual recording and editing support for direct‑to‑camera filming and remote interviews as needed.
• Provide expert‑level professional photo and video editing in accordance with assigned service requests. Most photo editing will require a same‑day turnaround for posting to the bureau’s online photo‑sharing platform and for sharing on social media. Video editing may require same‑day or next‑day delivery after important events and initiatives.
• Design expert‑level custom videos and craft educational stories and messaging through crowdsourced videos, event recaps, promo videos, social media videos, live video, animated gifs, documentary, and direct addresses in accordance with assigned service requests.
• In support of the Digital Director, create a “Working with PASC” Video Process Guides and Tips for helping program offices tell their story and effectively communicate messages.
• In support of the Digital Director, create a Photography Best Practices and Tips virtual and in‑person training module, plus a one‑page guide, for use by program offices and staff assistants. Conduct virtual or in‑person trainings as directed by government manager. Update trainings as directed by government manager.
• Outline, script, and produce video packages at an expert‑level and in support of the Digital Director.
• Interview subjects for video packages that range from students to high‑profile government officials and celebrities.
• Expert‑level editing in various styles and formats. Provide expert guidance and creative ideas for professional quality videos and photos for the bureau.
• Ensure videos are captioned and 508 compliant.
• Ensure a positive and measurable customer experience (CX) when working with all stakeholders.
• Stay abreast on foreign policy issues and current events.

Preferred Skills

• Conceptualize and produce contemporary and compelling photo and video assets—event coverage, short‑ and long‑form productions, original animations, social media sharable text graphics, and more—that inform and inspire. Be a visual storyteller, capturing the impact of our people‑to‑people diplomatic engagements in stills and motion.
• Work in a variety of contexts providing end‑to‑end support or augmenting in‑house resources with a portion of a project – this includes scriptwriting, editing, animations and graphics, integrating content from multiple sources, and/or providing post‑production for both videography and photography events.
• Specialize in planning, scripting, capturing, producing, editing, incorporating graphics, post‑production, and distribution of multimedia assets once wrapped.
• Utilize and create media for specific channels and platforms to push stories and assets through multimedia video and photography in a variety of contexts.

Working Conditions

Standard work office conditions with cubicles / fluorescent lighting, standard equipment including work laptop assignment.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities