Leidos is hiring: Video Producer in Reston

Creative Video Producer (Full‑Time, Reston, VA)
Calling all professional video storytellers! Leidos seeks a full‑time Creative Video Producer at its Reston, VA location. This on‑location position allows for partial remote work.

The Creative Video Producer is a hands‑on, script‑to‑screen storyteller, responsible for producing high‑quality branded video content that supports enterprise storytelling across marketing, communications, and brand experiences. Candidates should have experience in all aspects of video production, particularly videography, editing, and motion graphics. 3D animation and VFX ability is a plus.

Working within the Creative Studio, the Video Producer partners with designers, writers, content leads, and stakeholders to deliver video content for digital platforms, social media, executive communications, advertising, and experiential environments. This role balances hands‑on production with thoughtful use of AI‑assisted video tools to improve efficiency while maintaining creative and editorial integrity.

See some of our work here: https://f.io/YrGUCnhQ

Primary Responsibilities

Guide video projects from concept through final delivery, including

Scriptwriting and story development

Videography, lighting, and audio recording

Editing and finishing

Produce video content for

Marketing and promotional initiatives

Social media and digital platforms

Executive communications

Trade shows and events

Operate professional‑grade video, audio, and lighting equipment

Create and integrate motion graphics and animated elements

Apply editorial judgment to refine creative outputs into polished, brand‑aligned deliverables

Use AI‑assisted video and content tools to

Support ideation, scripting, and storyboarding

Assist with rough cuts, transcription, captioning, and versioning

Improve production efficiency while maintaining quality

Collaborate with designers, content partners, and stakeholders

Support coordination with vendors, freelancers, and external crews as needed

Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Basic / Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4+ years of experience in video production. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree requirements.

US citizenship is required for this position.

A link to sample work or demo reel.

Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro (or similar professional editing software).

Skilled with motion graphics, preferably Adobe After Effects.

Experienced in operating professional‑grade cameras (e.g., Sony FS7/FX9, Blackmagic Ursa, Canon EOS C70 or similar).

Experienced in professional production lighting, particularly for studio/greenscreen scenarios.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using AI‑assisted video, audio, or content generation tools for editing, transcription, captioning, scripting, or visual enhancement.

Familiarity with responsible and brand‑safe use of AI tools in a corporate or regulated environment.

Experience with 3D animation like Cinema 4D, Blender, or Unreal Engine.

Experience with compositing/VFX.

Exposure to trade show, event, or experiential video production.

Good visual design sensibilities and storytelling instincts.

Willingness to learn new tools and workflows.

Pay Range
$65,650.00 - $118,675.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include 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.

Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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