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Video Archivist Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Barrow Wise Consulting

Video Producer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

The Video Producer will support Barrow Wise's NSF project and perform the following duties ... Perform archiving and other administrative, coordinating, and lower-level technical support duties.

Leidos

Video Production Specialist

Chantilly, VA

$105K - $190K/yr

Video Production SpecialistBring Mission Stories to Life Through Video Leidos is seeking an ... Archive completed projects and follow customer security policies and procedures. Basic ...

Leidos

Video Production Specialist

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$105K - $190K/yr

Video Production Specialist Bring Mission Stories to Life Through Video Leidos is seeking an ... Archive completed projects and follow customer security policies and procedures. Basic ...

Jefferson Lab

Multimedia Intern

Newport News, VA · On-site

$37K - $44K/yr

Responsible for assisting the Multimedia Photo and Video Specialist in a variety of photography and ... Photograph, post-process/edit, and archive various visual themes and subjects at Jefferson Lab for ...

Distant Moon

Film Editor

Leesburg, VA · On-site

Source archival footage, music, and supporting media assets when needed * Prepare projects for color, sound, VFX, and final delivery * Upload and manage review versions through Frame.io * Maintain ...

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How much do video archivist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for video archivist in Virginia is $72,157.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,000.00 and $82,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a video archivist do?

A Video Archivist is responsible for organizing, preserving, and managing video collections for institutions such as media companies, museums, libraries, or archives. They digitize old footage, catalog materials with metadata, and ensure proper storage to prevent deterioration. Additionally, they may assist researchers or production teams in locating specific video assets. Their work helps maintain historical and cultural records for future access.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a video archivist?

A Video Archivist should have a solid grasp of audiovisual preservation, cataloging standards, and metadata management, ideally holding a degree in library science, archival studies, or a related field. Familiarity with digital asset management systems, video editing software, and archival database tools is often required, and certifications like a Digital Archives Specialist (DAS) can be beneficial. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication help them work efficiently and collaborate with creative teams or researchers. These competencies are vital for accurately preserving, organizing, and retrieving video assets to support organizational goals and long-term content accessibility.

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Infographic showing various Video Archivist job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% Internship, 61% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 25% Contract. Highlights an 75% In-person, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,157 per year, or $34.7 per hour.

Video Content Specialist

Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA • On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Video Content Specialist
Job no: 50000506
Work type: Full time
Location: Virginia Beach
Categories: Staff & Administration
The Video Content Specialist will support university brand, enrollment, and fundraising goals by creating high-quality, effective video and commercial-level products that tell rich, motivational stories. This position will expand video production capabilities in-house, collaborate with media services for requested livestream productions, and will serve to further implement passionate, innovative creativity to existing workflows for creating target-specific media.
Work Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 annually
Essential duties:
  • Drive creative vision and on-set execution of assigned video projects in collaboration with the Producer and video team.
  • Develop compelling narratives for video projects and livestream events, as assigned, in collaboration with video team members.
  • Operate a camera, drone, and audio equipment as assigned.
  • Serve as visual director for assigned livestream events. In collaboration with Media Services, this role is responsible for selecting which camera feed to broadcast, managing visual elements, and clearly communicating cues to camera operators to capture the best shots for the viewers.
  • Serve as primary editor for event livestream videos at the post-production stage to distribute to stakeholders in a timely manner.
  • Support video team in pre-production tasks such as scriptwriting, storyboarding and concept development.
  • Edit high-resolution video, images, and accompanying audio in relation to the desired production goal for Marketing projects.
  • Attend and actively participate in location scouts to determine production needs alongside the Producer.
  • Attend and actively engage in department and client meetings.
  • Interact with key stakeholders to understand expectations.
  • Consistently meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work.
  • Ensure quality control and quality assurance are met throughout each assigned project.
  • Export assigned projects for delivery and finishing.
  • Maintain consistent Regent branding across all projects, using the designated delivery platform for each project.
  • Assist in maintaining marketing's photo, video, and audio equipment and perform regular inventory checks.
  • Manage and maintain video footage and project assets in accordance with the video archival process.
  • Collaborate with student workers and graduate assistants.
  • Proactively seek out additional responsibilities or projects as workload allows in support of the team and department goals.
  • Serve University Marketing Department as requested.
  • Assumes other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:
  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in film, communication, or related discipline; equivalent work experience may be substituted in place of a degree
  • Minimum of 5 years of professional video experience in livestream direction, video ideation/scriptwriting, and/or marketing video production
  • A current portfolio highlighting video production, direction, and/or scriptwriting is required
  • An expert understanding of video and photo production, video editing, and workflow
  • Experience with video production software such as Adobe Premiere Pro is required
  • Experience with PTZ cameras, multi-cam video shoots, and livestream switchboards is preferred
  • Drone certification preferred

Candidates must have:
  • Strong communication skills and experience in making effective decisions in a fast-paced environment
  • Drone certification preferred
  • Good project management skills
  • Organizational skills, professionalism, and a creative team player mentality
  • Commitment to Regent's core values of Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity

Regent University does not discriminate in employment in its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status. For full Non-Discrimination Policy click here.
Benefits
Regent offers a wide range of generous benefits including health, life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; tuition incentives; fully vested retirement plans; life and disability insurance options, time off, and more. All regular faculty and staff serving at Regent and working a minimum of 30 hours per week will receive an attractive benefits package.
Advertised: 17 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 17 Jan 2027 Eastern Standard Time
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