Science Videographer and Video Producer
Science Videographer and Video Producer
Lynker
Silver Spring, MD
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The National Marine Fisheries Service’s (NOAA Fisheries) Office of Communications enhances public awareness of NOAA Fisheries as a trusted authority and global leader in the science and management of living marine resources and ecosystems. Lynker is seeking a Science Videographer and Video Producer to support the Office of Communications in it’s video production efforts at NOAA Fisheries headquarters and in the field. This support is needed to increase effectiveness and efficiency in communicating with target audiences, including Congress; the commercial fishing industry; the aquaculture industry; recreational fishermen; traditional media and trade outlets; agency leadership; other federal agencies or partners; scientific and academic communities; and the interested general public. Professional video products are critical to supporting the agency’s overall strategic communications effort.
Duties of the Science Videographer and Video Producer will include the following
Produce professional quality videos to convey NOAA Fisheries’ scientific expertise, accomplishments, findings, and the annual management priorities that support the agency’s mission.
Tasks
Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.
We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.
Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following
Lynker is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
Duties of the Science Videographer and Video Producer will include the following
Produce professional quality videos to convey NOAA Fisheries’ scientific expertise, accomplishments, findings, and the annual management priorities that support the agency’s mission.
Tasks
- Coordinate, script, and facilitate video production for the agency;
- Film, duplicate, and edit video to support the agency’s priorities. This could include on land, underwater, or at-sea opportunities; ○ Vendor will be required to obtain the NOAA diving certification
- Create, edit, and produce professional short-format videos for social media and websites (15 seconds to 5 minutes)
- Catalog and analyze video stock using the agency’s data storage system;
- Coordinate with video production staff in other offices/locations as needed;
- Manage onsite equipment and field production crew, as needed;
- Produce audio with clarity, richness, immersive spatial sound, well-balanced mixing, detailed fidelity, and natural lifelike quality;
- Create graphics, sketch animation, and imaging for video (i.e. maps, graphs);
- Transcribe and caption videos, ensuring videos are accessible (i.e., Section 508 compliant);
- Develop interview questions for scientific experts that result in plain language responses;
- Provide b-roll packages for local/national media broadcasting and other organizations, as requested;
- Travel to multiple locations throughout the year to interview subject matter experts and capture video;
- Develop and update operating procedures for video systems and maintain a records management system for data collections and archival video to ensure timely retrieval of visuals;
- Assist with loading videos to the website and tracking analytics on video streaming services;
- Work collaboratively with other video production professionals by sharing equipment, project development responsibilities, and expertise;
- Create title cards, lower thirds, and transitions to introduce segments and provide context;
- Create animated elements such as icons, illustrations, and infographics to visually explain complex concepts or data; and
- Create visual effects, backgrounds, and overlays.
- BA in documentary film production (MA is a PLUS);
- 5+ years of experience;
- skilled in the following
- Adobe Creative Suite,
- Final Cut Pro,
- photo and audio editing software,
- video analytics,
- cloud video/photo storage,
- branded content,
- underwater video/photo,
- studio lighting,
- equipment maintenance,
- and time lapse and motion control
Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.
We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.
Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following
- Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
- Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
- Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
- Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
- 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life and accident insurance
- Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
- Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
- Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
- Employee Referral Program
- Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
- Personalized career growth plans for every employee
Lynker is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
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