Video Editor/Producer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is looking for a talented Video Producer to join our multimedia design studio, which provides contemporary and innovative multimedia production solutions to Intelligence Community customers.  The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced creative environment. This person will feel comfortable wearing different hats across a wide-range of products. Scripted videos, short and long-form documentaries, animated promos, re-enactments, web series, podcasts, and interactive web based training modules are some of the flagship products across our portfolio.

We’re looking for a candidate who can not only help contribute as a videographer/editor on day one, but also someone who has extremely honed hands-on production skills. Having specialized production experience will be highly favored during the interview/consideration process. We’re especially looking for individuals with videography experience across multiple 4k platforms, familiarity with advanced lighting set-ups, audio recording knowledge, and an understanding of contemporary live streaming set-ups.

Candidates will be asked to provide a portfolio prior to an interview.

Job responsibilities include:

• Filming and editing concurrent projects.
• Serving as primary videographer on single camera shoots and second or third camera as dictated by the producer / director.
• Staging and restaging of studio cameras and lights.
• Working alongside producers to capture and edit events or scenes as scripted.
• Collaborating with production teammates (producers, animators, graphic designers, audio engineers, and developers) to incorporate multimedia elements into video products.
• Adhering to production schedules and edit deadlines.
• Coordinating logistics for field and studio productions.
• Scouting locations.
• Locating and licensing the appropriate music and b-roll for edits.
• Editing of multi-camera footage according to scripts and storyboards through Adobe Premiere.
• Filming interviews, events, and b-roll in single camera or multi-camera configurations.
• Lighting of scripted and unscripted scenes.
• Positioning of mics on talent and in overall scenes.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph
• B.S. or Advanced certificate in Production, Multimedia Design, or Design related fields is strongly desired
• Ability to prioritize and address multiple, concurrent projects, with varying production timelines
• A demonstrated track record of in-depth working knowledge of industry-standard multimedia production best practices and contemporary technologies
• An advanced hands-on knowledge of the creative process
• Hands-on experience with Canon, BlackMagic, and Red 4K cinema platforms
• Expert at basic 3-point lighting and at least some exposure to more complicated set-ups
• Knowledge of green screen lighting techniques
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite’s video tools and familiarity with Photoshop / Illustrator
• Familiarity with professional video production procedures, practices, techniques, and terminology
• Experience with EFP, digital post-production, various video formats and transcoding, encoding, and authoring for distribution across multiple platforms
• Advanced organization and attention to detail with regards to media management and file structure
• Familiar with audio recording and monitoring equipment

Bonus Points:

• Live event production experience, supporting large-scale conferences and trade shows
• Live streaming experience through modern platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom
• Experience / Expertise in still photography
• Experience with audio recording and editing software (Adobe Audition / Logic)
• Experience working in classified environments
• A deep rooted passion for storytelling through the moving image

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are more than 26,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a respectful work culture based on diversity, equity, and inclusion that values all contributors. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.