Visual Storyteller & Media Designer

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Visual Information Specialist to provide photographic, video, audiovisual, and graphic design services supporting direct and indirect patient care, research, training, academic and public affairs needs, in line with VA regulations.

The role supports the Medical Center PAO Office, coordinates with multiple offices, and produces accurate, high‑quality visual materials for internal and external communications.

Qualifications

• Education must be accredited and in fields related to commercial art, fine arts, photography, visual communication or related disciplines.
• Specialized experience includes planning and producing photographs and visual materials and maintaining standards for VA communications.
• For GS-11, combinations of education and experience acceptable with transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Medical Center PAO Office and serves as liaison to multiple staff offices for information flow and publications.
• Monitors news and VA-related matters; analyzes information for distribution to internal or external offices.
• Writes articles and stories for completeness and accuracy against policies.
• Coordinates events and manages event processes from scheduling to logistics and dissemination.
• Ensures visual materials meet quality and dignity standards.
• Uses Adobe Creative Suite for video, graphics, and publication materials.

Skills

Video editing

Sound design

Adobe Creative Suite

Green screen

Photography

Lighting for video

SharePoint

Web design

Color matching

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree or higher

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

Tools

Nikon cameras

Canon cameras

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Visual Information Specialist to provide photographic, video, audiovisual, and graphic design services supporting direct and indirect patient care, research, training, academic and public affairs needs, in line with VA regulations.

The role supports the Medical Center PAO Office, coordinates with multiple offices, and produces accurate, high‑quality visual materials for internal and external communications.