Communications personnel at the National Security Agency (NSA) empower the organization by delivering timely, effective, and tailored communications that inform, educate, and inspire, such as developing state-of-the-art intranet websites and applications, performing live event closed captioning, designing logos, publishing reports, and maintaining and safeguarding records.
Summary
Communications personnel at the National Security Agency (NSA) empower the organization by delivering timely, effective, and tailored communications that inform, educate, and inspire, such as developing state-of-the-art intranet websites and applications, performing live event closed captioning, designing logos, publishing reports, and maintaining and safeguarding records.
Join the NSA Video Center as our new Multimedia Producer! As the Agency's official video production facility, we support the NSA workforce by delivering award-winning videos that resonate with the right audience. Our team of skilled professionals handles everything from creative development and scriptwriting to recording, editing, animation, and sound design. We're seeking an artistic individual to bring their unique creative vision to our diverse and impactful projects. You'll collaborate with a passionate team, access cutting-edge technologies, and have opportunities for professional growth. If you're a detail-oriented storyteller eager to excel in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to join us and create extraordinary content that serves our mission.
Multimedia Producers within the Engagement and Policy Directorate create engaging multimedia products that effectively communicate customers' messages to support their missions. They lead or contribute to video productions, handling activities such as concept development, scriptwriting, audio/visual recording, editing, animation, and delivering high-quality end products that meet customer needs.
As a member of our team, you will create polished, visually engaging videos for the workforce, guiding projects from concept to completion. You'll collaborate extensively with clients and team members to understand project requirements, establish timelines, and implement technical solutions. Excellent communication, organization, and proven video production, scriptwriting, editing, and camera operation skills are essential.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in video production, with extensive experience as a producer, videographer, or animator, and some experience in video scriptwriting. Proficiency in DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere, and Adobe After Effects is highly desirable, as is experience operating video or cinematic cameras. Familiarity with the entire video production workflow, from concept to delivery, is essential. Video Center Multimedia Producers must be versatile, adaptable, and collaborative, able to work independently or as part of a team. They should be capable of leading production teams or contributing to projects under the guidance of another producer.
Responsibilities include:
Customer and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Work effectively with customers, stakeholders, and managers across the organization
- Analyze corporate or customer requirements to develop, design, and deliver communication strategies or products
- Provide excellent customer service, focusing on requirements and solutions
Video Production:
- Conceptualize, coordinate, and produce video productions
- Draft storyboards and edit video products
- Operate production equipment (audio, video, projection, lighting)
- Record live, staged, or scripted productions (events, interviews)
- Integrate text, computer graphics, conventional art, photographs, or other media into multimedia products
Accessibility and Communication:
- Apply guidelines to ensure information and materials are accessible for persons with disabilities
- Possess strong communication (oral and written), problem-solving, analytic, and interpersonal skills - Effectively communicate with customers, management, and team members
Project Management and Adaptability:
- Manage multiple tasks with competing timelines and deliverables
- Adapt to short deadlines, evolving requirements, and varying tasks and priorities
- Demonstrate resilience and a desire for continual learning
All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
Qualifications
The qualifications listed are the minimum requirements to be considered for the position.
Degree must be in Media Arts, Film, Photography, or related creative field (for example, Videography; Cinematography; Film Studies; 2D or 3D Animation; Industrial Design; Digital Video Production; Radio, Television, and Film; Sound Design; Broadcasting; or Gaming Design).
Relevant experience must include one or more of the following areas: videography, photography, broadcasting & streaming, audio, sound design, and 2D/3D animation.
ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL
Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree and no experience.
FULL PERFORMANCE
Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience.
Education
The qualifications listed are the minimum requirements to be considered for the position.
Degree must be in Media Arts, Film, Photography, or related creative field (for example, Videography; Cinematography; Film Studies; 2D or 3D Animation; Industrial Design; Digital Video Production; Radio, Television, and Film; Sound Design; Broadcasting; or Gaming Design).
Additional information
Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.
Salary Range: $57,164 - $131,826 (Entry/Developmental, Full Performance)
Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position.
Training will be provided based on the selectee's needs and experience.
Benefits: NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible).
DCIPS Trial Period:
If selected for this position, you will be required to serve a two-year DCIPS trial period, unless you are a veterans' preference-eligible employee, in which case you are required to serve a one-year trial period. This trial period runs concurrently with your commitment to the position, if applicable. Before finalizing your appointment at the conclusion of your trial period, NSA will determine whether your continued employment advances the public interest. This decision will be based on factors such as your performance and conduct; the Agency's needs and interests; whether your continued employment would advance the Agency's organizational goals; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
If you do not receive certification for continued employment, you should receive written notice prior to the end of your trial period that your employment will be terminated and the effective date of such termination.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The ideal candidate possesses a strong desire for continual learning and demonstrates exceptional:
- Communication skills (oral and written)
- Problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Interpersonal skills and adaptability
- Resilience and customer service orientation
- Ability to work effectively, both independently and in collaborative team environments
- Capacity to manage multiple tasks with competing timelines and deliverables
Technical Proficiency:
Required:
- DaVinci Resolve (color grading and video editing), Adobe Premiere and After Effects
- A digital portfolio showcasing recent work is required; please provide URLs in the application's copy and pasted resume. Applications without portfolio URLs will not be considered.
Preferred knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Pro Tools (audio editing)
- Cinema 4D (3D modeling and animation)
- Maya (3D modeling and animation)
- Unreal Engine
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
