Visual Communications Associate Manager - Live Action

Lockheed Martin Corporation•Highlands Ranch, CO

43d•Onsite

About The Position

The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact. Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more- we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours. This Visual Communications Associate Manager role provides first-line leadership for the Live Action team, ensuring accountability and the efforts of the team align to business priorities. They will manage more than one Visual Communications function, such as photo, video, and/or webcasting. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Additionally, will be responsible for Live Action production disciplines, high-end cinematic storytelling, and how compelling visuals are developed in a creative team workflow. The successful candidate will be able to anticipate bottlenecks, make tradeoffs, and balance the needs of various stakeholders. This position does not support teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility one of the Coolest places to work: Denver, Colorado , and be expected to work in the office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience/combined education.
5+ years of visual communications experience.
Thorough understanding of production management and operational procedures including production logistics, formats, and delivery specs.
Proven ability to manage day-to-day operations ensuring that projects are on track.
Advanced technical skills in industry-standard tools such as cinematography/videography, photography, webcasting, and editing (specifically Resolve, Premiere, After Effects)
Ability to lead Denver, CO and Sunnyvale, CA based teams to execute the tactics of the strategy set by senior leadership
A track record of engagement, creative thinking and problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

A post-secondary degree in media-related filed such as communication.
9+ years of visual communications experience.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across the Communications function to ensure full understanding of strategic priorities
Demonstrated experience with budget planning and accountability
Experience leading or coaching talent planning and professional/technical development
Experience working with a digital asset management system
Experience working within or around advanced visual media production
Experience developing advanced workflows that include AI
Knowledge of the defense/aerospace business sector
Familiarity with Workamajig, Airtable or similar project management tools
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with multiple deadlines
Proven success implementing process efficiency, speed, and value creation
Previous experience working with advertising agencies, production companies, studios, and/or networks
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Exceptional relationship-building skills

Responsibilities

Provides first-line leadership for the Live Action team, ensuring accountability and the efforts of the team align to business priorities.
Manage more than one Visual Communications function, such as photo, video, and/or webcasting.
Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
Responsible for Live Action production disciplines, high-end cinematic storytelling, and how compelling visuals are developed in a creative team workflow.
Anticipate bottlenecks, make tradeoffs, and balance the needs of various stakeholders.