Independent Contractor Editor Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Type: Full Time

Location: Ballston, Virgina

Overtime Exempt: Yes

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Secret

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Duties & Responsibilities:

• Multimedia Specialist III will develop communication plans and create a wide range of written content, including speeches, feature articles, presentations, press releases, and internal/external communications.
• Multimedia Specialist III manage content for public/internal websites and social media platforms.
• Multimedia Specialist III produce, edit, and manage all multimedia content, including video, photography, and graphic design.
• Track and report on web/social media analytics to refine strategy.
• Provide full lifecycle management for ~40 annual national/international exhibits and events, including strategic planning, logistics, budget management, and the preparation of all required approval packages and reports.
• Multimedia Specialist III provides general administrative, media relations, and outreach support.
• Conduct archival research and provide transcription services to create historical products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Proficient in operating digital video camera equipment and editing video software.
• Ability to produce motion graphics for video using lighting design, sound design, story development and conducting video interviews.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work as a team member and independently.
• Strong project management skills with ability to take projects from concept to completion.
• Effectively manage technical aspects of image distribution and must be familiar with Navy customs and protocols with respect to the correct wearing of the Navy uniform, security considerations, etc.
• Some travel will be required in support of ONR events.

Minimum/General Experience:

• Experience with researching, preparing and disseminating information through various digital media.
• Experienced in Adobe Photoshop CS 4/5, Adobe Premier Video Editing, PC and iOS operating systems, digital video conversion from one file format to another, skill in color correction and processing of print and video imagery.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree in visual communications, video production or related broadcast field from an accredited institution and have at least ten (10) years of recent experience as a Multimedia Specialist providing scriptwriting, caption writing, video editing, videography, video producing and still photography services in a public affairs/corporate communications environment. Products include internal and external communication videos, video news releases and photo news releases as well as videos of ceremonies, conferences, symposiums, community activities and other events.
• The requirement for a bachelor's degree may be waived if the Multimedia Specialist III has a high school diploma or equivalent and at least fifteen (15) years of recent experience in visual communications, video production or related broadcast field.

• The requirement for ten (10) years of experience may be waived if the Multimedia Specialist III possesses a master's degree in visual communications, video production or related broadcast field from an accredited institution and has at least three (3) years of recent related experience.

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position. Applying: If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position visit our careers page at www.armadausa.com.

Special Notes: Relocation is not available for these jobs.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing.  Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.