Video Producer

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a Senior Video Producer for the upcoming DTRA PAO contract in Fort Belvoir, VA. You will lead creative development, scripting, and production oversight of high-value video content communicating the Defense Threat Reduction Agency's mission to senior leadership, interagency partners, and international allies.

Responsibilities include researching narratives, developing scripts for features and PSAs, directing shoots, ensuring 508 compliance, and aligning with SecWar priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in communications, film, digital media, or related field.
• 5–10 years of professional video production and narrative development.
• Experience directing field/studio shoots, lighting, and audio capture.
• Ability to translate technical information into clear visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop narratives about the agency's mission and strategic value.
• Create accurate scripts for video features, PSAs, and leadership presentations.
• Direct studio and field shoots with lighting and audio capture.
• Collaborate with SMEs and producers to ensure technical accuracy and storytelling.
• Provide editorial oversight for scripts, graphics, and on-screen text.
• Ensure compliance with 508, OPSEC, and DoD Visual Information standards.
• Perform frame-accurate cuts, audio leveling, and color grading checks.
• Align all narratives with SecWar priorities and agency messaging.

Skills

Video production

Narrative development

Editorial oversight

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Film Production, Digital Media, or related field

Tools

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Audition

Job description

Overview

Video Producer (DTRA PAO)

Bowhead is seeking a Senior Video Producer for the upcoming DTRA PAO contract in Fort Belvoir, VA. In this role, you will lead the creative development, scripting, and production oversight of high-value video content that communicates the Defense Threat Reduction Agency's mission to internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, interagency partners, and international allies.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop high-level narratives articulating the agency's mission, history, and strategic value
• Develop accurate, engaging scripts for video features, animations, PSAs, and senior leader presentations, translating complex technical data into clear language
• Direct and capture high-quality studio/field video, lighting, audio, and on-camera interviews
• Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) and multimedia producers to ensure technical accuracy and effective storytelling
• Provide editorial oversight and quality control for all video content, including scripts, on-screen text, and multimedia graphics
• Perform final technical and compliance quality control, including Section 508, OPSEC, and DoD Visual Information standards
• Verify frame-accurate cuts, audio leveling/mixing, color grading consistency, and graphics rendering
• Ensure all narratives and final products strictly align with SecWar priorities and agency messaging objectives
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Film Production, Digital Media, or related field
• 5–10 years experience in professional video production and narrative development
• Experience directing field/studio shoots, lighting, audio capture, and editorial oversight
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear visual storytelling
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition)
• Strong understanding of Section 508 accessibility standards
• Knowledge of DoD VI guidelines and security/OPSEC compliance practices

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 $75,000- $100,000 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.