Videographer

AVIAN is seeking a Videographer to support a variety of public affairs products for our DoD customer in Dahlgren, VA. The Videographer will be responsible for capturing, editing, and producing high-quality video content that effectively communicates key messages to diverse audiences. If you are a creative storyteller with a passion for public affairs and visual communication, we encourage you to apply!
You will join AVIAN's cadre of creative professionals who specialize in strategic communication, graphic design, marketing, multimedia production and more. Our creative team supports each other through constructive peer reviews, shares professional resources and regularly gathers for continuing education sessions

At AVIAN (pronounced *a-v-yin*) we believe in the extraordinary potential of every individual. As an employee owner at AVIAN, you will find that we have cultivated an employee-first mentality. By prioritizing talent over experience, we ensure that every hire we make is as unique as the position that they will be filling.

Here on our team, we embrace new challenges and focus on continuous learning which fosters growth mindsets in all our employee owners; whether you are joining the workforce for the very first time or if you're a seasoned professionals who has their eyes set on retirement.

Our commitment to providing our customers and employees with an unmatched experience sets us apart. We believe that every team member has a stake in the success of AVIAN, and we strive to ensure that each member of our team knows that their contributions matter. You can be sure as an employee owner you will celebrate both your individual and our collective triumphs.

Taking care of each other is a cornerstone of the AVIAN philosophy. Being part of the AVIAN team means being part of a team that takes pride in being expansive in our community because our impact doesn't stop in the workplace. We actively engage in community initiatives, empowering our employees to make a meaningful difference.

We believe that employee investment shouldn't be a one-way street, so we offer benefits that normalize balancing mental wellness and family time with work responsibilities. From Flexible Time Off to Wellness Reimbursements we want all our team members to achieve the highest levels of life/work balance.

AVIAN - where creative, talented minds flourish, and where proactive, productive, proficient professionals feel valued.

Provide support for approximately sixteen (16) videotaped events annually.
• Produce and edit national broadcast-quality as well as DVD-quality level videos for the organization, including documentaries, human-interest features, news minutes, commercials, sizzle reels, narratives, short-form social media videos, and other promotional and advanced storytelling content.
• Design and produce national industry-level motion design graphics and illustrations for a variety of video products, including commercials, sizzle reels, social media, films, documentaries, and other promotional and storytelling products.
• Collaborate with public affairs, communications, and creative teams to develop engaging visual narratives aligned with organizational goals.
• Operate and maintain professional video, lighting, and audio equipment.
• Ensure all video content adheres to brand guidelines, messaging objectives, and accessibility standards.
• Assist in scripting, storyboarding, and conceptualizing video projects to enhance storytelling impact.
• Manage post-production tasks, including video editing, color correction, sound design, and motion graphics.
• Optimize video content for various digital platforms, ensuring effective distribution and audience engagement.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging video technologies, and best practices in public affairs communication.
• Maintain organized archives of video assets and project files for future use.

Travel Requirements:

• Local travel required.

Experience Requirements:

• Experience in organizing, writing, storyboarding, shooting, editing, lighting, and producing audiovisual projects, podcasts, and slideshows with sound accompaniments.
• Knowledge of the equipment, techniques, and processes of photography, lighting techniques, and digital reproduction techniques.
• Experience with setup and application of live audio systems and considerations during in-person events.
• Requires a working knowledge of Nonlinear Editing Systems, Adobe Creative Cloud Production Premium, Microsoft Office Professional, AVS Video Converter, and Snagit10 screen capture software.
• Experience working in public affairs, government, or nonprofit sectors is a plus.
• Familiarity with accessibility guidelines for video content (e.g., captioning and audio descriptions) is preferred.
• Knowledge of social media video trends and optimization techniques is a plus.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in fine arts, communications, graphic design, or animation.
• Allowable Substitution: Three (3) years of related experience.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
• Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Salary range: $63,000 - $69,000 (The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.)

At AVIAN, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. Our health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with telemedicine services and a TRICARE supplement for veterans. Financially, we provide flexible spending accounts (FSA), a 401(k) plan with company contributions, and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Additional perks like wellness reimbursements and referral bonuses are also available.

For insurance protection, we offer basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, disability benefits, and AFLAC supplemental insurance. In terms of life, work, and family, we provide flexible time off, paid sick leave, maternity and bonding leave, and military training leave. Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities are available to help you grow. We also offer pet insurance, identity protection, and life assistance programs. At AVIAN, we prioritize a balanced, supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally.

AVIAN is a service-based organization. As an equal opportunity employer, our policy of business is to seek the most qualified candidate for each talent opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, religious belief, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual preference, physical or mental handicap, lawful political affiliation or veteran's status.