National Security Agency

Do you want to inspire? Are you an enthusiastic self-starter? Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that rewards flexibility and creativity? If so, this is the PERFECT career opportunity for you! The NSAG Strategic Communications has an opening for a high-performing, creative professional with outstanding communication skills and a positive attitude. Multimedia Producers supporting NSAG will have the ability to shape communications from organizations and leaders to the NSAG workforce and Agency as a whole.Multimedia Producers will be responsible for a wide range of storytelling and corporate and strategic messaging by managing the development and production of, as well as steer, multimedia projects across the organization from their inception to their completion using technical and soft skills. They will create multimedia products that convey customers’ messages in support of their mission. They lead and/or contribute to graphic and/or video productions by participating in activities such as concept development, writing, audio/visual recording, editing, graphic design, typography, animation, and end product creation. They translate communication needs into effective end products, evaluate the effectiveness of those products, and disseminate products in the most appropriate medium. They work on activities across the organization and the agency.Relevant experience must be in at least two (and preferably more) of the following multimedia platforms (video editing, graphic design, photography, broadcasting & streaming, audio, animation) and include working on or producing large-scale multimedia projects. A portfolio of work will be requested. To be qualifying, the work must have involved visual or audial communication of information or the application of the principles of artistic design.The responsibilities of a Multimedia Producer include:- Analyzing corporate or customer requirements to develop, design, and deliver communication strategies or products- Conceptualizing, coordinating, and producing multimedia productions.- Developing and disseminating multimedia products, integrating text, computer graphics, conventional art, photographs, or other media.- Drafting storyboards for production and editing multimedia and video products.- Operating and/or maintaining multimedia equipment, systems, or networks.- Operating production equipment (for example, audio, video, projection, lighting, large format printers).- Recording live, staged, or scripted productions (for example, events, interviews) onto an electronic, magnetic, or file medium.- Using a camera and other photography equipment and tools to capture, process, and produce images in required media to include a vast array of lighting conditions to tell a visual story.- Applying guidelines for ensuring that information and/or materials are accessible for persons with disabilities.- Using basic office resources and equipment, such as e-mail, Web browsers, word processors, presentation graphic, and telecommunications equipment.- Utilizing techniques such as illustration, typography, large format printing, and the industry standard software: Adobe Creative Cloud design software (Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects).- Providing excellent customer relations and communication.- Demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

Job Summary

Communications personnel provide NSA with the means to build capacity through timely and effective tailored communications to inform, educate and inspire. Examples include building state-of-the-art websites and web applications for the Agency intranet, performing closed captioning at a live event, designing logos, publishing reports, and maintaining/safeguarding records.

Qualifications

• The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. 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.Degree must be in an Art, Design, or related creative field (e.g., Graphic Design, Communication Arts Technology, Web Design and Development, Media Arts, Film Studies, Visual Arts, 3D Animation, Industrial Design, Digital Video Production, Mass Communication, Marking, Radio, Television, and Film, Digital Photography, and Gaming Design).FULL PERFORMANCEEntry is with 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. A high school diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 5 years of relevant experience may be considered. Relevant experience must be in at least two of the following multimedia platforms: video editing, graphic design, photography, broadcasting & streaming, audio, animation, interactive/interface design, web design & development, and accessibility and usability analysis.
  SENIOREntry is with a Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 10 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 8 years of relevant experience may be considered. Relevant experience must be in at least two (and preferably more) of the following multimedia platforms (i.e. video editing, graphic design, photography, broadcasting & streaming, audio, animation, interactive/interface design, web design & development, and accessibility and usability analysis) and include working on or producing large-scale multimedia projects. Formal or informal leadership is required.

Competencies

The ideal candidate is a highly-motivated and qualified multimedia producer with excellent oral and written communication skills, a desire for continual learning, possesses problem-solving, analytic, and interpersonal skills, and is:detail-orientedcustomer and results orientedable to adjust to changing situational requirementsable to build relationships across the Agency and with external stakeholdersable to manage multiple tasks with competing timelines and deliverablesAdditional qualifications include an online portfolio showing recent examples of your multimedia work demonstrating your experience, skills, and creativity. Applicants without a current multimedia portfolio will not be considered.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Internal NSA courses, and external training will be made available based on the need and experience of the selectee.Flexibility in work schedule is required to accommodate evenings, weekends, and short-notice events.Salary Range: $66,214 – $144,976 (Full Performance – Senior Level) GA

How to apply

U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. 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.Due to time sensitive communications regarding your application, please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept email from [email protected]. Please review the job posting thoroughly to ensure you meet the described qualifications and are aware of all associated requirements. To apply for this position, please click the ‘Apply’ button located at the top right of this posting. After completing the application for the first time, or reviewing previously entered information, and clicking the ‘Submit’ button, you will receive a confirmation email. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as job postings could close earlier than the closing date due to sufficient number of applicants, or the position is no longer available. You may be asked a series of questions depending on the position you apply for. Your responses will be used as part of the application screening process and will assist in determining your eligibility for the position. Be sure to showcase within your resume those experiences relevant to this position. Failure to provide the required information or providing inaccurate information will result in your application not being considered for this position. Only those applicants who meet all position qualifications, may be contacted to begin employment processing. Please remain diligent in monitoring email and your SPAM folder. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate. Please visit our Diversity link for more information.This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. 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.

DCIPS Disclaimer

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.