Media Production General Senior Associate

Pantex•Amarillo, TX

About The Position

The Knowledge Preservation Media Associate provides technical expertise in video production, digital and film photography, 3-dimensional animation, and graphics using Adobe Creative Cloud. The role supports all aspects of pre- and post-production workflows in field, studio, and editing-suite environments, as well as electronic and traditional multimedia projects from storyboard creation through project archiving. The associate produces a wide variety of multimedia products, generates content independently, and uses specialized equipment to create, transcode, manage, and archive diverse media formats. The role requires professional interaction with customers, staff, and management; adherence to operational safety and information-security standards; and the ability to work in sensitive security environments. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance. It may require entry into Materials Access Areas and participation in the Human Reliability Program, including a counterintelligence-scope polygraph if applicable. Medical requirements may apply. Candidates accepting an offer must pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening, and background investigation. U.S. citizenship is required for security-clearance applicants.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance.
Ability to lift 25 to 50 pounds frequently.
Ability to work independently and solve problems quickly.
Ability to safeguard information and work in sensitive security environments.
U.S. citizenship is required for security-clearance applicants.
Successful candidates must pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening, and background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Obtain and maintain a Q clearance and become an Authorized Derivative Classifier.
Strong working knowledge of video production equipment, processes, and systems.
Advanced skills in media production specialty areas.
General knowledge of software- and hardware-based video and audio analysis equipment, including Adobe Creative Cloud.
Working knowledge of contemporary digital file formats, media cataloging, and digital archiving.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise and support for multimedia projects, including video, photography, animation, and graphics.
Manage pre- and post-production activities from concept development through archiving.
Operate software applications, hardware platforms, and input/output devices for media creation and duplication.
Analyze and manipulate audio and video signals using software to ensure recording and playback quality, including noise removal, reduction, filtering, and signal-quality work.
Set up, operate, and monitor digital and analog audio/video equipment in multiple formats for duplication and transcoding.
Catalog and archive digital media for production and long-term records management.
Generate content independently and solve problems on the fly.
Interface professionally with customers, staff, and management.
Adhere to operational safety and information-security requirements.
Obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance.