Lead Systems Technician (Videographer/Editor)

Alexton - Lorton, VA

Full-time

Lorton, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Lead Systems Technician (Videographer/Editor) is responsible for providing television production and post-production support to the Secretary of Energy and senior officials at DOE/HQ. This role involves operating a variety of production equipment and software, conducting technical research for new equipment recommendations, and collaborating with clients to enhance the editorial process.

Responsibilities

• Provide television production and post-production support to DOE/HQ and designated senior officials.
• Operate a wide array of television production and post-production equipment.
• Utilize professional software for video production as directed by the Office of Administration.
• Conduct technical research for recommending new equipment, software, and supplies related to television production.
• Interface directly with DOE/HQ clients to gather input for the editorial process.

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or 5 years of equivalent experience in broadcast and video production.
• 5 years of experience in video production preferred, with 6-8 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Strong lighting and cinematography skills.
• Excellent video editing skills.
• Motion graphics skills to produce animations for video or standalone use.
• Expert-level skill with Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro.
• Demonstrated experience with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, PluralEyes, Quicktime Pro, ENG cameras, and Non-Linear Editing software.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of traditional and digital film equipment and technology.
• Understanding of video codecs, compression technology, and digital file optimization.