Video Editor

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a Video Editor for the DTRA PAO contract in Fort Belvoir, VA. The role will plan, shoot, and edit high-quality training and mission-content videos in alignment with DoD Visual Information standards.

You will assemble footage, color grade, mix audio, and manage media assets while ensuring accessibility and delivering final files for DVIDS and command presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Film, Digital Media, Multimedia Production, or related field
• 5–10 years professional post-production editing experience
• Mastery of Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Media Encoder, Audition
• Experience with color grading, sound mixing, motion graphics, and transitions
• Ability to manage media assets using structured naming conventions and secure storage
• Familiarity with Section 508 captioning and accessibility requirements
• Knowledge of DoD multimedia compliance standards
• Strong attention to detail and quality control

Responsibilities

• Assemble raw footage, dialogue, sound effects, and graphics into a cohesive finished product matching the Senior Producer's vision and storyboard
• Execute precise cuts, sequence arrangements, and transitions for logical pacing and visual continuity
• Perform color correction, color grading, audio leveling, background noise reduction, and voiceover/music synchronization
• Ingest, log, transcode, and back up raw footage; organize project files using established naming conventions
• Incorporate lower-thirds, B-roll, motion graphics, and visual effects per branding guidelines
• Export and encode final video files for distribution channels (DVIDS, social media, command presentations)
• Ensure 100% compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards, including accurate closed captioning
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Video editing

Color grading

Sound mixing

Motion graphics

Asset management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Film, Digital Media, Multimedia Production, or related field

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Media Encoder

Audition

Job description

Overview

Video Editor (DTRA PAO)

Bowhead is seeking a Video Editor for the upcoming DTRA PAO contract in Fort Belvoir, VA. In this role, you will plan, shoot, and edit high-quality video products-including training videos, command messages, and mission support content-that align with DTRA's strategic communication goals and DoD Visual Information standards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble raw footage, dialogue, sound effects, and graphics into a cohesive finished product matching the Senior Producer's vision and storyboard
• Execute precise cuts, sequence arrangements, and transitions for logical pacing and visual continuity
• Perform color correction, color grading, audio leveling, background noise reduction, and voiceover/music synchronization
• Ingest, log, transcode, and back up raw footage; organize project files using established naming conventions and server structures
• Incorporate lower-thirds, B-roll footage, motion graphics, and visual effects in line with agency branding guidelines
• Export and encode final video files for distribution channels (DVIDS, social media, command presentations)
• Ensure 100% compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards, including accurate closed captioning
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Film, Digital Media, Multimedia Production, or related field
• 5–10 years professional post-production editing experience
• Mastery of Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Media Encoder, Audition
• Experience with color grading, sound mixing, motion graphics, and transitions
• Ability to manage media assets using structured naming conventions and secure storage
• Familiarity with Section 508 captioning and accessibility requirements
• Knowledge of DoD multimedia compliance standards
• Strong attention to detail and quality control

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Target salary is $90,000- $120,000 commensurate with experience

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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