Media Production / Services Specialist 2

COMPA Industries•Los Alamos, NM

1d•$38 - $45•Hybrid

About The Position

COMPA Industries is seeking a Media Production / Services Specialist 2 to support Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, New Mexico. The role supports official Laboratory communications, training, documentation, promotional content, and customer-driven media needs. The specialist captures, edits, and produces professional photo and video content for internal and external audiences, working directly with Laboratory customers and supporting projects across the Laboratory. The primary base is TA-3, with assignments across the Lab as needed. This is a part-time, as-needed position. A 5/8s schedule may apply when scheduled, but hours vary according to customer needs and may range from regular or heavier work in some weeks to little or no work in others. The position is hybrid/as-needed: onsite work is required for media assignments, while editing may be done remotely when appropriate. The assignment is for one year initially, with possible extension or conversion, and the project need is described as long-term/indefinite. No overtime is expected, though on-call support may be needed. Applicants must have hands-on professional experience in photography, videography, and video editing; be able to report onsite in Los Alamos when required; and be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance, unescorted access, and A-Level access. U.S. citizenship is required. The work may involve secure or controlled environments, walking across Laboratory sites, standing for extended periods, and carrying equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Salary is $38–$45 per hour, depending on experience. Per diem is available; relocation is not provided.

Requirements

Professional experience in photography, videography, video editing, media production, communications, or a related field.
Strong video editing experience.
Experience shooting video and capturing professional-quality photography.
Experience using Adobe Creative Suite or similar media production and editing tools.
Strong computer skills and ability to manage digital media files, storage, formats, and production workflows.
Ability to conduct customer needs assessments and translate requirements into effective visual media products.
Ability to work independently under limited direction.
Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with customers, stakeholders, and technical teams.
Availability to support hybrid, as-needed work and report onsite whenever a media assignment requires it.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance.
Ability to obtain required LANL access, including unescorted access and A-Level access.
Ability to carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and stand and walk for extended periods during onsite shoots.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in media production, photography, videography, communications, digital media, film, or a related field; preferred but not required.
Experience supporting government, laboratory, scientific, technical, engineering, or highly regulated environments.
Experience producing training videos, promotional media, event coverage, executive communications, technical documentation imagery, or internal communications content.
Experience creating content for internal and external audiences.
Experience with animation, motion graphics, graphic design, visual effects, or other digital media production capabilities.
Experience managing end-to-end media production from planning through final delivery.
Experience working with subject matter experts, communications teams, technical teams, leadership stakeholders, or customer organizations.
Experience supporting on-location shoots in large campuses, secure facilities, industrial settings, or technical environments.
A strong portfolio demonstrating video editing, videography, photography, and visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

Capture professional still photography and video for official LANL purposes.
Edit video for training, promotional, documentation, presentation, and communications needs.
Support digital imagery requests for internal and external Laboratory audiences.
Serve as a primary customer-facing contact for photographic and videographic service requests.
Conduct customer needs assessments to understand project scope, audience, purpose, and deliverables.
Develop visual media content and presentation materials based on customer requirements.
Advise customers on Laboratory media policies, procedures, standards, and production expectations.
Support onsite media shoots at TA-3 and across the Laboratory as needed.
Complete post-production work, including editing, file organization, media formatting, and final delivery.
Use Adobe Creative Suite and related production tools to create polished deliverables.
Coordinate schedules, plan shoots, manage equipment needs, and arrange activities to meet objectives.
Resolve creative and technical production issues professionally and with a customer-focused approach.
Independently manage assigned tasks and deliverables under limited direction.
Support secure or controlled Laboratory environments while maintaining professionalism and compliance.