Media Production Specialist (State Employees Only)

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Richmond, VA

3d•$53,000 - $63,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Science Museum is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Media Production Specialist to produce compelling multimedia content that inspires, informs and engages diverse audiences. In this role, you'll create and produce high-quality video, photography, animation and audio content that supports marketing, advertising, communications and educational initiatives across multiple platforms. Working collaboratively with our Content and Communications teams, you'll help bring stories to life across digital, social, print and paid media channels while ensuring every piece of content reflects our brand standards and organizational mission. You’ll capture photography and video at programs, events and special projects, and maintain an organized digital media library through editing, tagging and asset management. This position will also manage production equipment, coordinate media files and help identify opportunities to enhance the organization's visual storytelling through innovative content. As a Media Production Specialist, you'll play an important role in telling stories that connect people with our mission. You'll have opportunities to work on a wide variety of creative projects, collaborate with talented professionals and produce meaningful content that reaches audiences across multiple platforms. If you're passionate about visual storytelling, creative collaboration and producing impactful multimedia experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

Technical video production skills.
Graphic design skills.
Illustration skills.
Animation skills.
Demonstrated ability to film and edit documentary and/or educational visual media using advanced production software and equipment.
Ability to work productively and cooperatively within collaborative team-based production settings.
Ability to work after hours and travel for on-site filming or photography when necessary.
Experience converting file types.
Experience working with in-house media distribution software.
Experience working with content producers on technical needs.
Strong understanding of vector based design and animation.
Basic lighting and audio knowledge.
Photography skills.
Experience using Adobe After Effects, Premier, Final Cut, Illustrator, Photoshop, Maya, Adobe Audition and other production software for creating and editing media pieces for public distribution.
Must be organized and detail oriented.
Self-motivated.
Ability to follow creative direction.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and critical deadlines.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Good communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Background in kinetic imaging, film, art or a related field.
Strong portfolio/reel of works.

Responsibilities

Produce high-quality video, photography, animation and audio content.
Support marketing, advertising, communications and educational initiatives.
Bring stories to life across digital, social, print and paid media channels.
Ensure content reflects brand standards and organizational mission.
Capture photography and video at programs, events and special projects.
Maintain an organized digital media library through editing, tagging and asset management.
Manage production equipment.
Coordinate media files.
Identify opportunities to enhance the organization's visual storytelling through innovative content.