Senior Video Producer & Director - Elevate Visuals

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 87,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a Video Producer & Director to lead multi-faceted video projects from concept through delivery. You will collaborate with experts and leadership to craft compelling visual stories, guiding production, scripting, location scouting, filming, lighting, sound, and post-production to exceed expectations.

The role demands advanced editing, cinematography, and the ability to manage budgets and timelines, while maintaining security clearances as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Media Arts, Film/TV, Communications or related field plus five years in video production.
• Experience editing full-scale productions in Premiere or DaVinci Resolve.
• Cinematography and lighting for studio/field conditions; strong storytelling.
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships; DOE clearance ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead production from concept to delivery, including scripting, location scouting, filming and post-production.
• Collaborate with staff and leadership to shape communication strategies and meet goals.
• Produce promotional, training, marketing, informational and classified videos.
• Manage budgets, schedules and vendor negotiations; ensure quality and on-time delivery.

Skills

Video production

Cinematography

Editing video

Storytelling

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts/Media

5+ years video production experience

Tools

Adobe Premiere

DaVinci Resolve

Lighting techniques

Color grading

Sound design

Camera gear (Blackmagic/Arri/Sony)

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a Video Producer & Director to lead multi-faceted video projects from concept through delivery. You will collaborate with experts and leadership to craft compelling visual stories, guiding production, scripting, location scouting, filming, lighting, sound, and post-production to exceed expectations.

The role demands advanced editing, cinematography, and the ability to manage budgets and timelines, while maintaining security clearances as required.