Media Specialist

Overview:

Join our team as a Media Specialist. This role will create, manage, and produce high-quality video and multimedia content to support the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Program's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). It requires a deep understanding of graphic design and video production processes, from development to final delivery, while ensuring compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards. The specialist will serve as a videographer, still photographer, podcast audio producer, and digital media editor for a variety of communication products.

FedWriters is expanding rapidly and has been recognized by the Washington Post as a 2024 Top Workplace. It offers excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Work Schedule and Location:

Remote: This full-time remote position will work Monday through Friday with occasional travel.

Media Production:

• Executes video production phases, including pre-production, recording, and post-production, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with BJA’s objectives.
• Edits video and audio products based on concepts, scripts, storyboards, and shot lists in collaboration with BJA stakeholders.
• Produce products to include external communication videos, video news stories, videography and photography of special events, conferences, symposiums and community activities and technical assistance and training videos.
• Provides multimedia support for digital media using appropriate software, including, but not limited to, Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator and After Effects.

Project Planning and Coordination:

• Lead the coordination of on-site video projects, ensuring compliance with BJA’s style guides and performance standards.
• Work closely with BJA’s program staff and contract officers to provide periodic updates and status reports on all ongoing multimedia projects.
• Ensure all content is fully accessible and compliant with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Team Collaboration and Communication:

• Establishes requirements for multimedia projects based on the customer’s objectives, arranges for the recording of required media onsite, such as B-roll and interviews with subject matter experts, and oversees products to completion.

• Bachelor’s degree in Film Production, Multimedia, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant multimedia experience involving frequent, high-level technical and time-critical needs in the visual marketing, media and public information service areas within a deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing small to medium-sized programs or contracts, including planning, directing, and coordinating production activities.
• Direct audio and video production experience including on-location, in studio, and live event productions.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in video editing software, motion graphics, and multimedia production tools.
• Experience with Section 508 compliance and accessibility standards.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to travel for on-location shoots, including in remote areas.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality products under tight timelines.
• Experience in handling large-scale event video production, including award ceremonies and tribute videos.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced experience in documentary, educational video production, and public service announcements.
• Experience with federal or government agency multimedia production is a plus.