Multimedia Production Specialist

National Capitol Contracting LLC•Washington, DC

About The Position

NCC is looking for candidates for to produce, direct, write, and edit a variety of high-profile videos, docuseries, and other enterprise programs (primarily long-form) across multiple platforms, ensuring factual integrity, dynamic storytelling, and enhanced production value to support the learning needs of one of our clients.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance
Ten (10) or more years of experience as a Video Producer in a broadcast, corporate, or government setting (or equivalent high-end media facility)
Proven track record of creating engaging, high-quality, long-form content using dynamic storytelling and cinematic techniques
Experience working directly with stakeholders and supervising multi-part projects, often under tight deadlines and budgets
Experience managing and directing media production staff and field crews
Excellent research, scriptwriting, and program development skills, strong story sense, and creative vision
Extensive experience researching stock media and producing archive-based programs
Strong background interviewing and directing talent (professional and nonprofessional) in the field, studio, and narration booth
Experience editing and mastering high-profile, complex videos using Adobe Premiere Pro
Familiarity with other Adobe Creative Cloud applications and digital media platforms
Working knowledge of still photography, motion graphics and animation creation
Working knowledge of remote and studio video cameras, lighting, and sound equipment
Interest in international affairs, global cultures, and the U.S. State Department mission and history
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and with a team, in an atmosphere of multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadline pressures (in person and virtually)
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Familiarity with Section 508 compliance

Responsibilities

Oversee all facets of production from conception through completion, in a multicultural, multi-lingual setting, working both independently and as team leader
Collaborate with client officials, educators, historians, and public affairs staff to establish program objectives, target audience, optimal media format, creative approach, and content
Develop and monitor production schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client reviews
Supervise and provide creative direction for internal production team and technical personnel
Conduct brainstorming sessions with stakeholders to craft program outlines and treatments
Collaborate with graphic artists and animators to create storyboards and design program graphics
Organize and shape raw content into accessible, media-friendly material
Research, develop, write, and edit original program scripts
Arrange and conduct video interviews with Foreign Service officers, educators, historians, and staff
Scout, schedule, direct field and studio shoots
Audition and direct professional and non-professional talent on-camera and in narration sessions
Perform extensive stock and archive media research to find and purchase appropriate visuals, music, and sound effects to augment storytelling
Perform all aspects of digital video editing and finishing with Premiere Pro software including motion graphics creation, color correction, music selection, sound design, mixing, and mastering
Facilitate final program presentation and delivery ensuring finished product meets or exceeds client goals
Assist with hands-on studio, field, and live event filming using DSLR cameras as needed
Other duties as assigned