Video Director/Producer

Fidelity Partners • Bethesda, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Video Director/Producer will lead video storytelling for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and manage productions from concept through final approval. The role combines creative direction, cinematography, editing, motion graphics, audio, lighting, logistics, and project management to produce command messages, patient stories, educational content, event coverage, social-media videos, and other assigned products. The position is on-site at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, supporting the Defense Health Agency. It is contingent upon contract award and is one full-time position, with estimated total compensation of $43.04 per hour. The base period is December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2027, with two potential one-year option periods through November 30, 2029.

Work is Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays and Government-directed facility closures. The exact daily shift is unspecified; occasional support outside normal duty hours may be needed for contingency activations or exercises. All work is unclassified. Employment and access are contingent upon a favorable Tier II non-critical sensitive background investigation, applicable SF-85 or SF-86 process, Common Access Card eligibility, identity verification, a nondisclosure agreement, security and HIPAA training, network-access approval, and DHA and facility onboarding requirements.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in Film, Video Production, Communications, or a related field; at least five years of hands-on professional video-production experience; a portfolio or showreel; advanced editing and motion-graphics proficiency; relevant experience in healthcare communications, military public affairs, or a similar regulated, high-visibility environment; and thorough application of HIPAA and Protected Health Information requirements. Candidates must also demonstrate production-equipment expertise and strong project-management capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Film, Video Production, Communications, or a related field.
• At least five years of hands-on professional video-production experience.
• Portfolio, demo reel, or showreel demonstrating expertise from cinematography through post-production.
• Advanced proficiency with professional editing and motion-graphics software, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Adobe After Effects, or comparable tools, and color-grading workflows.
• Experience in healthcare communications, military public affairs, or a similar regulated, high-visibility environment, including sensitive interviews in a hospital setting.
• Understanding of and rigorous compliance with HIPAA and Protected Health Information requirements in video and visual products.
• Expertise operating professional video cameras, audio-recording equipment, lighting systems, and related production tools.
• Strong project-management experience, including production scheduling, location logistics, talent coordination, resource management, stakeholder review, and final delivery.
• Satisfaction of Tier II background, CAC, training, NDA, network-access, onboarding, and facility-access requirements.
• Submission of a current resume documenting at least five years of qualifying professional video-production experience.
• Submission of a portfolio, demo reel, or showreel demonstrating cinematography, directing, editing, motion graphics, and post-production capabilities.
• Submission of a copy of the required bachelor's degree or supporting education documentation.
• Submission of any background, identification, security, HIPAA, training, NDA, CAC, network-access, or onboarding documents requested by Fidelity Partners or the Government/client.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead project manager for assigned video productions and maintain a strategic video-content calendar and detailed production schedules.
• Manage the full production lifecycle for command messages, promotional videos, patient testimonials, educational content, event coverage, social-media shorts, and other assigned products.
• Lead preproduction, including concept development, storyboarding, scripting, location planning, talent coordination, interview preparation, and production logistics.
• Direct and execute filming, cinematography, lighting, audio capture, and sensitive interviews in clinical, administrative, and event settings.
• Complete post-production, including editing, motion graphics, color grading, sound mixing, captioning, file preparation, and final mastering.
• Collaborate with writers, editors, graphic designers, public affairs personnel, subject matter experts, and leadership to develop effective narratives.
• Protect HIPAA-regulated information, PHI, PII, and other sensitive information throughout filming, editing, storage, review, and release.
• Manage review and approval processes, incorporate stakeholder feedback, and obtain final sign-off before release.
• Maintain the inventory, condition, accountability, and lifecycle of video and audio equipment and recommend authorized technology improvements.
• Deliver productions on schedule, ensuring they support approved messages and meet applicable technical, accessibility, brand, and quality standards.
• Complete required orientation, annual training, security awareness, HIPAA training, and other Government-directed training; comply with WRNMMC and DHA policies and procedures.
• Provide duties as priorities, schedules, or locations change based on Government or program needs.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits packages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior