About the position
Dexis seeks a Multimedia Specialist to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division to advance Corporate Communications. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is a Department of Defense entity responsible for research and development, test and evaluation, engineering and fleet support organization for the Navy’s ships, submarines, military watercraft and unmanned vehicles. The NSWCPD Office of Corporate Communications provides strategic planning and execution support of communication as a function of the NSWCPD goals and requirements. NSWCPD is also responsible for informing stakeholders of technological advances, engaging stakeholders, and promoting success stories involving NSWCPD and partners across the Naval Sea Systems Command. This communication responsibility includes collaborating with research partners across academia, industry and other government organizations. NSWCPD oversees the development, implementation and execution of the command communication strategy, which includes planning and tactics across all targeted stakeholders. This position is onsite 50% of the time and may telework 50% of the time at a designated location in Philadelphia, PA and is contingent upon award.
Responsibilities
- Provide timely content generation related to still photography, videography, infographics, and multi-media content.
- Conduct video and still photography for internal/external communications, ceremonies, special events, ground testing and demonstrations, conferences, symposiums, community activities, crisis events, and other assignments.
- Produce and edit video news releases, 'b-roll' video clips, podcasts/vodcasts, social media content, photo captions, video descriptions, story development/production, scriptwriting, support on-camera interviews, digital video conversion, color correction and processing of print and informational imagery.
- Provide multi-media support for digital media using software including Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
- Properly crop, edit, and caption photographs according to Navy Style guidelines.
- Maintain and upgrade technical skills and capabilities in regard to the application of new technologies and software.
- Provide photographic support of distinct events each year, which may require local travel.
- Utilize and operate digital video camera equipment and editing video software.
- Produce motion graphics for video using lighting design, sound design, story development and conducting video interviews.
- Work as a team member and independently and take projects from concept to completion.
- Manage technical aspects of image distribution and be familiar with Navy customs and protocols.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in visual communications, video production or related broadcast field from an accredited institution, or mass communications specialist with Defense Information School (DINFOS) accreditation or (4) four years of active duty experience as a photo journalist.
- Three (3) years of experience in the last seven (7) years providing scriptwriting, caption writing, video editing, videography, video producing and still photography services in a public affairs/corporate communications environment.
- Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance which requires a minimum of US Citizenship.
- Demonstrated experience providing visual communications support for federal clients.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with expertise in seeing projects from inception through to completion.
- Ability to reside and work in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the duration of the contract.
Benefits
- Healthcare insurance
- Other staff welfare benefits and perks
