Media and Production Specialist

GEM Technologies, Inc.•Los Alamos, NM

About The Position

GEM Technologies is seeking a Media and Production Specialist to support Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, New Mexico. This is a part-time, as-needed position. The specialist researches, prepares, and produces digital imagery, including still photography and video, for Laboratory training, promotional activities, documentation, and other official purposes. The role develops visual media for internal and external audiences and serves as the primary contact for photographic and videographic services requested by Laboratory customers. The specialist assesses customer needs, collaborates with customer organizations to develop visual media and related materials, and advises customers on Laboratory media policies and requirements. The position evaluates project needs, selects suitable creative and technical approaches, resolves complex media challenges, and independently plans and coordinates work through final delivery. Work is performed with limited direction, using sound judgment to ensure assignments meet project requirements. The position requires a U.S. citizen and the ability to obtain and maintain a government-issued clearance if needed. A bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience are required, though additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
U.S. citizenship, due to the federal nature of the work.
Ability to obtain and maintain a government-issued clearance, if needed.
Professional experience in photography, videography, digital media production, or a related field.
Working knowledge of visual media development for training, promotional, documentation, or other organizational purposes.
Experience assessing customer needs and translating requirements into effective visual media content.
Ability to serve as a primary point of contact and communicate effectively with customers and stakeholders.
Knowledge of applicable media policies, procedures, and production requirements.
Ability to analyze complex issues, evaluate relevant information, and develop effective solutions.
Ability to independently plan schedules, organize assignments, and manage activities with limited supervision.
Sound judgment in selecting appropriate creative methods and technical approaches.
Ability to manage assignments from initial customer consultation through final delivery.

Responsibilities

Research, prepare, and produce digital imagery, including still photography and video, for Laboratory training, promotional activities, documentation, and other official purposes.
Develop visual media content for internal and external audiences.
Serve as the primary point of contact for photographic and videographic services requested by Laboratory customers.
Assess customer needs to determine project requirements and desired outcomes.
Collaborate with customer organizations to analyze needs and develop visual media content, presentations, and related materials.
Advise customers on applicable Laboratory media policies, procedures, and requirements.
Evaluate project requirements and select appropriate creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
Resolve complex media-related challenges through research, analysis, and creative problem-solving.
Plan project schedules and independently coordinate activities to meet established objectives.
Contribute to organizational goals through the development and delivery of effective visual media products.
Work with limited direction, exercising judgment and independence while ensuring completed assignments meet project requirements.
Manage assignments from initial customer consultation through final delivery.