Audiovisual Production Jobs

This position is part of the Defense Media Activity. The incumbent independently plans and manages all production aspects to live stream major Events involving senior DoD officials, including the Secretary of Defense, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff and Combatant Commanders, speaking on behalf of the Department of Defense. As a LEAD AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION SPECIALIST at the GS-1071-12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Provides direction and oversight on media production matters. Responsible for day-to-day planning and execution of live, field/remote, and studio produced television and audio-visual products, as assigned, created at DMA. Directs and manages live and field produced television broadcasting/recording, studio and control room facilities and the associated equipment assets at a level equal to that of major networks in the commercial broadcast television industry. Manage operations and allocation and execution of funding IAW DMA and DoD policy. Manage large inventory records and utilizes asset management software and systems to maintain property control over inventory IAW industry, DoD policy, and DMA standards. Prepares procurement packages for the Production Services Division for television and audio-visual services and equipment. Develops, establishes and communicates performance standards; provides team members with the tools, training and authority they need to be successful in their jobs and holds them accountable for their performance. Understands, determines and oversees the transmissions and routes of live and pre-recorded products from source to destination. You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Researching, writing, producing, and voicing radio productions for multiple radio formats; Branding, promotions, marketing, imaging and creative production campaigns; Redirecting programming and resources during contingencies, natural disasters, and/or U.S. military actions; Creating format playlists, clocks, branding campaigns, and other elements as required; Operating digital audio automation and routing systems. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1071 series. Education Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- photography, radio or television production, motion picture production, or other fields related to the position. Advanced training in a vocational school, technical institute, or art institute above the high school level in one of the fields listed above is creditable as general experience on a month-for-month basis. OR Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience in the actual type of work for which application is made. Unpaid experience is creditable, provided the work done was of a quality level and demonstrated the ability required for the position. This includes work directly connected with the production aspects of the field(s) of the position to be filled.

This position is part of the War Media Agency (WMA). The incumbent will be responsible for establishing and implementing policies and systems necessary for the effective economic performance of the Department of War (DoW) public affairs mission, which includes the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW), Defense agencies, the military services, the Joint Staff and the combatant commands. As a Audiovisual Production Specialist at the GS-1071-11 some of your typical work assignments may include: Execute source switching and live multi-playlist modifications using advanced broadcast playout and television automation systems in precise alignment with scheduled television transmission logs. Monitor, capture and record incoming digital and analog broadcast feeds from network fiber-optic circuits, off-air receivers, and satellite downlink and uplink sources. Program and control automated broadcast systems through computer-based interfaces to configure equipment for the reception, storage, processing, and transmission of radio and television signals. Implement real-time schedule and playlist revisions in response to breaking domestic and international news events requiring immediate broadcast source changes; produce daily technical shift reports documenting on-air and off-air discrepancies, incidents, and channel anomalies. Manage offline signal routing sources and distribution across multiple feed types to master control switchers, servers, and associated storage media management processing platforms to include contacting and communicating with partnering networks. Troubleshoot and respond to programming disruptions caused by technical faults, feed loss, non-receipt of source material, or internal formatting changes. Prepare media, segment and remove paid commercials, ads from events; and validate program media assets and government spot material content for linear re-air, video-on-demand, and TBD program event distribution. You may qualify at the GS-11, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service: Performing audiovisual production work involving planning, coordinating, producing, directing, editing, and/or technically executing live or prerecorded video productions. Operating and integrating audiovisual production, broadcasting, recording, editing, media-management, and transmission systems. Preparing and managing media assets; executing live program switching or editing. Troubleshooting audiovisual signal-flow issues; and ensuring productions meet established schedules and technical-quality requirements. OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Photography, radio or television production, motion picture production, or other fields related to the position. You must attach a copy of your transcripts. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1071 series. Education Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- photography, radio or television production, motion picture production, or other fields related to the position. Advanced training in a vocational school, technical institute, or art institute above the high school level in one of the fields listed above is creditable as general experience on a month-for-month basis. Or Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience in the actual type of work for which application is made. Unpaid experience is creditable, provided the work done was of a quality level and demonstrated the ability required for the position. This includes work directly connected with the production aspects of the field(s) of the position to be filled.

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for planning, executing, directing, editing, and producing visual information products designed to communicate the Agency's vision, goals, values and objectives to a variety of audiences-both internal and external. As a AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION SPECIALIST at the GS-1071-12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Produces Agency Media Projects: Serves as a video production Specialist and photographer responsible for planning, scripting, shooting, editing, and distributing agency videos, training materials, newscasts, and photos. Supports Joint and Federal Partners: Prepares and delivers high-quality visual products for DTRA, the Department of Defense, and other federal, state, or international organizations to support overall mission objectives. Develops Scripts and Media Treatments: Partners with scriptwriters, customers, and technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to write and modify scripts and design visual layouts that meet project goals within budget limits. Manages Project Budgets and Resources: Calculates production costs and submits project budgets to the division chief for approval; coordinates the selection of talent, narrators, production crews, and specialized equipment. Coordinates Schedules and Workflows: Holds client meetings to outline the production process, schedules crews, and directs rehearsals, staging, and lighting to keep projects running on time and within budget. Documents Field Exercises and VIP Visits: Travels independently to capture photos and videos of global CBRN defense exercises and congressional visits, coordinating on-site with military, federal, and emergency response officials. Operates Equipment and Tracks Metrics: Selects, operates, and secures cameras, lighting, and editing systems; maintains accurate project records and equipment logs to support mandatory DoW reporting. You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Planning end-to-end multimedia projects, with an emphasis on documentary-style storytelling and formal event coverage (e.g., speeches and award ceremonies). Operating professional gear including digital video cameras, still cameras, specialized lighting arrays, and multi-channel audio capture systems, to meet technical requirements in dynamic or semi-controlled field and studio environments. Utilizing digital post-production software (examples include software like, Adobe Creative Cloud suite: Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Audition, DaVinci Resolve, Avid, and Final Cut Pro) to perform photo and video editing and/or audio mixing. Utilizing motion-graphic software programs (such as After Effects and utilizing custom and/or template graphics to elevate text, effects, and/or animations). Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. REQUIRED WORK SAMPLE PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION: To be considered for this position, you must submit an Audiovisual Work Sample Portfolio. The portfolio must demonstrate your professional proficiency in at least two of the following specialized domains: Event Video Coverage (e.g., live-action multi-cam, conferences, ceremonies), Non-Fiction Documentary Storytelling, Motion Graphics, or Photojournalism-Style Photography. We also accept MP4, MOV, GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. WARNING: Failure to submit this portfolio in the required format by the closing date of this announcement will result in an automatic determination of "Incomplete Application," and you will receive no further consideration for this vacancy. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1071 series. A. Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- photography, radio or television production, motion picture production, or other fields related to the position. Advanced training in a vocational school, technical institute, or art institute above the high school level in one of the fields listed above is creditable as general experience on a month-for-month basis. OR B. Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience in the actual type of work for which application is made. Unpaid experience is creditable, provided the work done was of a quality level and demonstrated the ability required for the position. This includes work directly connected with the production aspects of the field(s) of the position to be filled. *NOTE: If using your education to meet the IOR for the series, failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.