Multimedia and Graphic Design Specialist

Job Summary
Eng-IT- We are seeking a creative and talented individual to support strategic communications and public affairs initiatives on behalf of a federal agency. This role is ideal for a visual storyteller who can translate important, and at times sensitive, topics into compelling multimedia and visual products for broad public audiences. You will collaborate closely with government public affairs staff and high-level agency officials to develop high-impact photography, videos, graphics, and other multimedia content optimized for social media, digital platforms, and other communication channels. Your work will directly support the agency’s mission to engage, inform, and educate the American public. This is a full-time onsite position located in Washington, DC, with occasional travel required, sometimes on short notice, to support time-sensitive events and official engagements.

Responsibilities

Provide end-to-end photography, multimedia video production, and graphic design for a wide range of internal and external communication products.

Develop visually compelling and mission-aligned creative assets, including photojournalistic content, videos, infographics, and graphics.

Capture and produce broadcast-quality photography and video at official events, interviews, and on-location shoots using professional-grade equipment.

Research, plan, storyboard, script, and produce multimedia videos that communicate key messages to a variety of audiences.

Create social-media-optimized content, including influencer-style videos, sizzle reels, and platform-specific creative assets for channels such as X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and others.

Support all aspects of video production, including concept development, filming, editing, motion graphics creation, and delivery of final products.

Apply creative storytelling techniques and appropriate production values based on the medium, audience, and budget.

Produce multimedia content that may include partially animated elements, podcasts, or other audio-based products as required.

Ensure all multimedia products comply with accessibility standards, including captioning, audio description, and other best practices.

Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines while producing quick-turn production-ready assets.

Manage and maintain required documentation, including executed consent forms, image releases, and licensing information for all content and procured assets.

Ensure proper licensing, attribution, and documentation for stock imagery, b-roll, music, and other third-party assets.

Provide team assistance for livestreaming of press events as needed.

Catalog, organize, and store multimedia and graphic assets in a searchable and retrievable format for government public affairs staff.

Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams to support integrated communication campaigns.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia Design, Visual Communications, Graphic Design, Journalism, or a related field.

– years of professional experience in photography, multimedia production, video or visual communications support, or graphic design.

Experience creating high-quality visual and multimedia content for digital and social media platforms.

Proficiency with industry-standard creative tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom, Media Encoder).

Experience capturing and producing professional-quality photography, video, and audio content.

Strong visual storytelling, composition, and design skills, with an eye for detail and brand consistency.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priority projects.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working alongside multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Willingness and ability to travel on short notice, including occasional overnight travel, to support on-site events, press engagements, and official productions.

The ability to successfully obtain a government-issued Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with accessibility standards (Section ) as applied to multimedia and digital content.

Experience managing digital asset libraries and content cataloging systems.

Experience with livestreaming platforms, podcast production, or advanced motion graphics.

Current or prior experience in photojournalism, news outlets, or military communications.

Location
Washington, DC is a vibrant city known for its rich history, diverse culture, and iconic monuments. As the nation’s capital, it offers a unique blend of political, educational, and cultural opportunities.

Benefits
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well‑being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply.

Americans Disabilities Act (ADA)
The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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