Are you a creative strategist with a talent for crafting persuasive narratives, a skilled photographer with an eye for capturing compelling visuals, or a talented videographer who can bring stories to life? The National Security Agency (NSA) is seeking a Multimedia Communications Specialist to harness the power of words and visuals to shape our national security landscape.
Summary
Are you a creative strategist with a talent for crafting persuasive narratives, a skilled photographer with an eye for capturing compelling visuals, or a talented videographer who can bring stories to life? The National Security Agency (NSA) is seeking a Multimedia Communications Specialist to harness the power of words and visuals to shape our national security landscape.
Develop and deliver communications and multimedia products, including articles, messages, speeches, videos, and photos, to support Agency communications strategies, engagements, and mission operations. Apply communications, marketing, design, and visual storytelling principles to create engaging content that resonates with diverse stakeholders, advances communications objectives, and meets accessibility, platform, and customer requirements. The Agency is currently hiring Multimedia Communications Specialist to specialize in:
- Strategic Messaging
- Photography
- Video Production
All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.
Qualifications
The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
Degree must be in Communication, Journalism, Writing, Cinematography, Media/Visual Arts, Film, Photography, Videography, Graphic Design, 2D or 3D Animation, Digital Media, Fine Arts, or a related field (for example, Marketing, Public Relations, English, Television, Sound Design, Broadcasting, or Gaming Design).
Relevant experience must include one or more of the following areas: communications, writing, graphic design, video production, animation, photography or related areas (for example, communications planning, journalism, marketing, broadcasting & streaming, sound design, print/digital media, game design, branding, presentation, and publication design).
Education
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.
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: $57,736 - $133,142 (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).
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 must be able to thrive in a face-paced, ever-changing environment and possess exceptional multitasking skills to juggle various high-priority tasks simultaneously. They should demonstrate a record of creative problem-solving, customer service focus, negotiating and critical thinking skills, and consensus-building.
Additionally, candidates must be able to engage with appropriate partners to analyze requirements and develop, design, and deliver communication strategies and products. They must coordinate product development with various partners and stakeholders to ensure deliverables are met.
Strategic Messaging
- Create and manage communications plans and tactics for key initiatives and activities at the pace and scale that mission demands
- Create, manage, and publish a variety of written content for talking points, speeches, messages, and articles that underpin the communications plan
Video Production
- News Style/Run & Gun video recording
- Quick-turn video editing storytelling using various assets
- Virtual Production (Extended Reality/Mixed Reality/3D Environments)
- Develop scripts and edit video productions
- Create storyboards for production
- Operate production equipment (for example, audio, video, projection, lighting, switchers, routers, specialty printers)
- Conduct interviews for video
- Edit and/or mix audio
- Edit images using software and tools
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.
