Events and Multimedia Specialist

Leidos Holdings • Mclean, VA

78d • $85,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Leidos is hiring an experienced Events and Multimedia Specialist based at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center's Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory (STOL) in McLean, Virginia. This advanced research lab and smart garage enables groundbreaking research and testing that allows the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to validate and refine new transportation services and technologies developed by Leidos and our partners. As an Events and Multimedia Specialist, you will join a team dedicated to creating communications materials, strategically planning and executing conferences and events, and supporting multimedia activities that promote cutting-edge advancements in intelligent transportation systems and automated vehicle technologies. These initiatives support the USDOT and their Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office (ITS JPO), Highly Automated Systems Safety Center of Excellence (HASS COE), and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This role will collaborate with professionals and engineers to create and manage engaging visual and digital content for conferences and events in support of projects that advance research, shape the industry's future, and encourage adoption of intelligent transportation systems and automated vehicle technologies. Leidos offers a collaborative environment where passionate professionals can thrive. Join us to make a significant impact on the future of transportation through innovative research and development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Multimedia, Event Planning, or a related discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in planning, executing, and editing multimedia content.
• 4+ years of experience in event planning and logistics, digital marketing, and social media strategy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate and advocate discipline-related knowledge, services, and programs.
• Capable of transforming complicated subject matter and diverse source material into accurate, coherent, and engaging content for a variety of audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a collaborative team in a highly flexible work environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint.
• 4+ years of experience working with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Audition, and InDesign.
• Proficiency in typography, photography, video production, animation, closed captioning, modeling, and other digital multimedia development.
• Familiarity with digital marketing strategies and tools, including website design, social media, email marketing, and event management to promote initiatives and engage with target audiences.
• Willingness to travel as needed to attend or support events.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance (which includes three years of immediate residency in the US).
• All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of or experience in the transportation industry, engineering, automated vehicle technologies, Cooperative Driving Automation, intelligent transportation systems, or emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
• Experience working with federal, state, or local government clients.
• Proven experience in managing and delivering projects on time and within budget, with a strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Experience with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, ensuring content is compliant as it relates to accessible documents and electronic media.
• Knowledge of web design and development.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute in person conferences and events including management of schedules, session and presentation materials, procurement, budget management, checklists, internal and external briefings, etc.
• Develop concise and compelling summaries and briefings of technical research for use at events for both industry experts and layman audiences.
• Produce, design, and edit content for social media, newsletters, fact sheets, presentations, and other associated media and materials.
• Manage communications, outreach, publications, and stakeholder engagement activities for various ITS JPO, HASS COE, and FHWA projects.
• Identify and implement improved processes and methodologies to enhance the effectiveness of communications, outreach, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Build and maintain trust with key stakeholders through clear communication and follow-through on commitments.
• Coordinate the editing and review of multimedia files for production using computer-assisted and audiovisual equipment.
• Pre-Production, Production, and Post-Production photo and video activities from conceptualizing, scripting, and planning to executing and capturing in-house photo and video and events and editing final digital and multimedia products.
• Use camera equipment to capture photos and videos of on-site and off-site events such as staff headshots, conferences, and vehicle testing.
• Use Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Premiere, Photoshop, Lightroom, and Illustrator) to edit graphics, photos, and videos.
• Create multimedia content across various media platforms while adhering to organization branding standards.

Benefits

• 401k
• health_insurance
• dental_insurance
• vision_insurance
• life_insurance
• disability_insurance
• paid_holidays
• paid_volunteer_time
• tuition_reimbursement
• professional_development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees