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Multimedia Production Specialist Job at National Capitol Contracting in Washingt

National Capitol Contracting, Washington, DC, United States


National Capitol Contracting

Overview
NCC is looking for candidates to produce, direct, write, and edit a variety of high-profile videos, docuseries, and other enterprise programs (primarily long‑form) across multiple platforms, ensuring factual integrity, dynamic storytelling, and enhanced production value to support the learning needs of one of our clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee all facets of production from conception through completion, in a multicultural, multi‑lingual setting, working both independently and as team leader

Collaborate with client officials, educators, historians, and public affairs staff to establish program objectives, target audience, optimal media format, creative approach, and content

Develop and monitor production schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client reviews

Supervise and provide creative direction for internal production team and technical personnel

Conduct brainstorming sessions with stakeholders to craft program outlines and treatments

Collaborate with graphic artists and animators to create storyboards and design program graphics

Organize and shape raw content into accessible, media‑friendly material

Research, develop, write, and edit original program scripts

Arrange and conduct video interviews with Foreign Service officers, educators, historians, and staff

Scout, schedule, direct field and studio shoots

Audition and direct professional and non‑professional talent on‑camera and in narration sessions

Perform extensive stock and archive media research to find and purchase appropriate visuals, music, and sound effects to augment storytelling

Perform all aspects of digital video editing and finishing with Premiere Pro software including motion graphics creation, color correction, music selection, sound design, mixing, and mastering

Facilitate final program presentation and delivery ensuring finished product meets or exceeds client goals

Assist with hands‑on studio, field, and live event filming using DSLR cameras as needed

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance

Ten (10) or more years of experience as a Video Producer in a broadcast, corporate, or government setting (or equivalent high‑end media facility)

Proven track record of creating engaging, high‑quality, long‑form content using dynamic storytelling and cinematic techniques

Experience working directly with stakeholders and supervising multi‑part projects, often under tight deadlines and budgets

Experience managing and directing media production staff and field crews

Excellent research, scriptwriting, and program development skills, strong story sense, and creative vision

Extensive experience researching stock media and producing archive‑based programs

Strong background interviewing and directing talent (professional and nonprofessional) in the field, studio, and narration booth

Experience editing and mastering high‑profile, complex videos using Adobe Premiere Pro

Familiarity with other Adobe Creative Cloud applications and digital media platforms

Working knowledge of still photography, motion graphics and animation creation

Working knowledge of remote and studio video cameras, lighting, and sound equipment

Interest in international affairs, global cultures, and the U.S. State Department mission and history

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and with a team, in an atmosphere of multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadline pressures (in person and virtually)

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Familiarity with Section 508 compliance

Educational Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Film and TV Production, Media Studies, or other relevant field

The compensation range listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, and relevant laws.

NCC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled).

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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