Smithsonian Institution is hiring: Audiovisual Production Specialist. in Washing

Duties

The Audiovisual Production Specialist is responsible for developing, supporting and producing digital media (video and photography) products with guidance from NZCBI’s Audiovisual production staff to execute audience outreach strategies for NZCBI programs and initiatives.

In This Position, You Will

1. Produce and coordinate audiovisual multimedia projects (video and photography) to highlight collections, programs, animal care, research activities of zoo.
2. Collaborate with program and project teams to plan, assemble, create, and author video, photo, and multimedia content for publication on digital platforms and on-site exhibits.
3. Perform management tasks on production such as budgeting, scheduling, organizing, tagging and application of metadata.
4. Develop storyboards, scripts, and production plans with a wide range of unit and external partners to plan photo/video production projects.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

1. Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
2. May need to complete a Probationary Period
3. Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
4. Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Work Sample

Note: Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for selection consideration may be required to submit video and/or work samples as part of the interview/selection process. If the hiring office decides to request a video and/or work sample as part of its selection process, the vacancy contact will reach out to you by email to inform you of this requirement and provide further instructions.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- photography, radio or television production, motion picture production, or other fields related to the position. Advanced training in a vocational school, technical institute, or art institute above the high school level in one of the fields listed above is creditable as general experience on a month-for-month basis.

OR

Experience

Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience in the actual type of work for which application is made. Unpaid experience is creditable, provided the work done was of a quality level and demonstrated the ability required for the position. This includes work directly connected with the production aspects of the field(s) of the position to be filled.

In Addition To The Basic Qualification Requirement Above

Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as:

1. Filming and photographing animals in both zoo and natural settings as a camera operator or director using video and photography equipment;
2. Editing wildlife and conservation videos with editing software (such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, etc); AND
3. Producing digital media content (video/photography) to showcase animals and research for web and social media.

or

Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

or

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

or

LL.M., if related

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.

Or a Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications. For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions.

This position has positive education requirements.

Additional information

This position is included in the bargaining unit.

Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Office of Human Resources. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:

1. Position title;
2. Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
3. Agency; and,
4. Beginning and ending dates of appointment.

Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period. This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid.

Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.

The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options.

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