Videographer

Jobtailor; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks a versatile video producer to create national broadcast-quality videos, documentaries, and social content for diverse campaigns. You will script, storyboard, shoot, edit, and design motion graphics, collaborating with public affairs, communications, and creative teams to deliver engaging narratives that meet brand and accessibility standards.

This role requires hands-on operation of professional video and audio gear and the ability to optimize content for

Qualifications

• Experience in organizing, writing, storyboarding, shooting, editing, lighting, and producing audiovisual projects, podcasts, and slideshows with sound accompaniments.
• Knowledge of equipment, techniques, and processes of photography, lighting techniques, and digital reproduction.
• Experience with live audio systems at in‑person events.
• Working knowledge of video software and suites listed in tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for approximately sixteen (16) videotaped events annually.
• Produce and edit national broadcast-quality as well as DVD-quality videos including documentaries, human-interest features, news minutes, commercials, sizzle reels, narratives, and short-form social media videos.
• Design and produce national industry-level motion graphics for various video products.
• Collaborate with public affairs, communications, and creative teams to develop engaging visual narratives.
• Operate and maintain professional video, lighting, and audio equipment.
• Ensure all video content adheres to brand guidelines and accessibility standards.
• Assist in scripting, storyboarding, and conceptualizing video projects.
• Manage post‑production tasks, including video editing, color correction, sound design, and motion graphics.
• Optimize video content for digital platforms and audience engagement.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in public affairs communication.
• Maintain archives of video assets and project files.

Skills

Video production

Storyboarding

Editing

Lighting

Audio production

Graphic design

Public affairs

Tools

Adobe CC Production Premium

Nonlinear editing

AVS Video Converter

Snagit

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide support for approximately sixteen (16) videotaped events annually.
• Produce and edit national broadcast-quality as well as DVD-quality level videos for the organization, including documentaries, human-interest features, news minutes, commercials, sizzle reels, narratives, short‑form social media videos, and other promotional and advanced storytelling content.
• Design and produce national industry-level motion design graphics and illustrations for a variety of video products, including commercials, sizzle reels, social media, films, documentaries, and other promotional and storytelling products.
• Collaborate with public affairs, communications, and creative teams to develop engaging visual narratives aligned with organizational goals.
• Operate and maintain professional video, lighting, and audio equipment.
• Ensure all video content adheres to brand guidelines, messaging objectives, and accessibility standards.
• Assist in scripting, storyboarding, and conceptualizing video projects to enhance storytelling impact.
• Manage post‑production tasks, including video editing, color correction, sound design, and motion graphics.
• Optimize video content for various digital platforms, ensuring effective distribution and audience engagement.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging video technologies, and best practices in public affairs communication.
• Maintain organized archives of video assets and project files for future use.

Requirements

• Experience in organizing, writing, storyboarding, shooting, editing, lighting, and producing audiovisual projects, podcasts, and slideshows with sound accompaniments.
• Knowledge of the equipment, techniques, and processes of photography, lighting techniques, and digital reproduction techniques.
• Experience with setup and application of live audio systems and considerations during in‑person events.
• Requires a working knowledge of Nonlinear Editing Systems, Adobe Creative Cloud Production Premium, Microsoft Office Professional, AVS Video Converter, and Snagit10 screen capture software.
• Experience working in public affairs, government, or nonprofit sectors is a plus.
• Familiarity with accessibility guidelines for video content (e.g., captioning and audio descriptions) is preferred.
• Knowledge of social media video trends and optimization techniques is a plus.