Videographer

Description Job Description

The Mission Operations Division at Leidos is seeking a Videographer to support a government contract in the National Capital Region (NCR). The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with videography, photography, and the associated equipment. The candidate will provide videography and photography services for the customer’s training activities.

Primary Responsibilities

Plan and execute all aspects of video production, to include pre-production, production, post-production, lighting and staging, and conducting audio narration

Pre-Production:

plan video projects, scout and survey locations for video productions, storyboard techniques, script writing and production, coordinate video shoots, coordinate with management for budget planning

Production and Post-Production:

camera operation, shot composition and shot blocking, audio production and sound design, direct, and live shoots and location shoots

Production Lighting and Staging:

apply video composition principles and techniques such as framing, lighting, perspective, continuity and pacing (production); edit in Adobe Premiere Pro and AVID or any PC-based industry standard digital non-linear editing system; execute professional editing techniques, source selection, pacing, and composition; design and integrate elements from the Adobe creative suite.

Audio Narration Production:

convert, transfer, and digitize source materials; provide finished production in appropriate format for a range of delivery platforms; networked-based delivery and DVD/Blu-Ray authoring

Provide finished video products

Edit and compile video and still files into briefing materials and make ready for web-based presentation

Provide photography support for all customer requirements

Manage associated files

Provide direction for training course planning, development, and execution

Maintain and enhance documentation and processes

Maintain a safe operating environment

CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required up to 10% of the time

Required Qualifications and Skills:

Active TS/SCI w/polygraph

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 12 years of relevant experience. Work experience can be used in lieu of degree or combined with education

Demonstrated ability to plan projects, scout and survey locations, use storyboard techniques, write scripts, direct, produce and coordinate live and location shoots and coordinate budget

Demonstrated ability to compose shots, operate still and video cameras, manage audio production and sound design, and apply video composition principles to lighting and staging

Demonstrated ability to edit film in Adobe Premiere and Avid or an industry standard digital, non-linear editing system

Execute professional editing techniques, source selection, pacing and composition in final products

Demonstrated ability to convert, transfer and digitize source material for network-based delivery and DVD/Blu-ray authoring

Demonstrated ability to create finished products working with SMEs and distributing via multiple media platforms

Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, adapt quickly to changing requirements, and work as part of a team

Demonstrated strong customer service and interpersonal skills, to include interfacing with all levels of staff and management.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

Curriculum development

Experience as an instructor

Experience maintaining media equipment for a training facility

Pay Range:

Pay Range $94,250.00 - $145,000.00 - $195,750.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.