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Digital Media Producer

System One, Vienna, VA, USA

Job type: Contract


Job Description Job Title: Sr Digital Media Producer
Location: Hybrid Work Model Reporting to Vienna, VA
The producer must be able to:
Lead vendors confidently
Evaluate scope, quotes, and contracts
Ensure we are spending what we should - not more
Must Have Capabilities Production Leadership
producing photo/video content in an agency or in house environment
Leads projects end to end: pre production, shoot, post, delivery
Runs vendor kickoffs, pre pro meetings, and on set operations confidently
Vendor & Contract Accountability
Manages third party vendors directly
Ensures contract compliance, deliverables, and performance accountability
Comfortable navigating SOWs, scopes, change requests, and timelines
Cost & Quote Judgment (Critical)
Can evaluate vendor quotes and identify when pricing or scope is inflated
Able to level set what something should cost based on experience
Knows when to recommend rebidding, rescoping, or changing production approach
Ensures cost transparency through tracking, reporting, and clear communication
Budget Awareness (Not Ownership)
Tracks and reports production spend
Escalates concerns early when costs are misaligned
Supports leadership decision making around external spend
Job Qualifications 5+ years experience in an in-house or agency setting, with a strong background in photo and video shoots and content production.
Experience in professional multimedia design, integration, staging, and operation, preferably in a corporate setting
Significant experience in managing high-impact projects with multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and tight deadlines
Proven ability to align project execution with business strategy, manage scope and risk, and ensure stakeholder satisfaction
Advanced skills in project planning, budgeting, and governance, with a focus on delivering value and mitigating delivery risks
Experience with managing project teams, vendor relationships, and stakeholder communications across business units
Advanced skill in managing third-party vendors, consultants, and external partners to ensure delivery quality
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills to align diverse teams and secure executive buy-in
Expert skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions
Expert skill exercising professionalism, composure under pressure, and flexibility
Preferred: Proficiency or understanding of pre- and post-production software
Preferred: Experience with video teleconferencing tools and platforms
Preferred: Skilled in conducting interviews with guests and on-camera talent
Preferred: Experience in videography, sound production, and non-linear editing with production software
Notes Company Description
System One is a leading provider of specialized, highly technical services and solutions to critical infrastructure, technology, life sciences, and government sectors. We partner with large private and public organizations who trust us to execute their complex, mission-critical initiatives through our outsourced services and workforce solutions.

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