Photo & Video Specialist at JSL TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED in Norco, California

Job Description:

Photo and Video Specialist

Norco, CA

About Us:

JSL Technologies, Inc. (JSL) is a certified Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) and Veteran-Owned government contractor providing engineering, logistics, and program support services to the Department of Defense (DoD). Our team of over 350 employees is committed to delivering practical, innovative, and affordable solutions. We are headquartered in Oxnard, CA, and provide top-tier services across the nation. JSL fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed, and highly accomplished professionals who respect each other, hold themselves accountable, and continually strive for improvement. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Description:

JSL is seeking a Photo and Video Specialist to support the Command's Public Affairs office at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Corona. The candidate will perform the following tasks:

• Produce and edit all national broadcast-level videos for the organization to include documentaries, human-interest features, news minutes, commercials, sizzle reels, narratives, short-form social media videos and other promotional and advanced storytelling content shot on cinema-quality cameras to include Canon EOS Cinema systems.
• Operate advanced edit and graphics systems to including but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite software – Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop – and deliver polished, detail-oriented final edits with cinema-quality audio weaving, creative shot selection, surprise elements and dynamic sequencing
• Lead the production process from beginning to end to include conceptualization, pre-planning, storyboarding, scripting, interviewing and provide creative direction – following industry trends – to the Photographer and Motion Design Graphics Artist.
• Maintain and operate cinema-quality video cameras to include Canon EOS Cinema systems.
• Shoot national broadcast-level video using advanced studio lighting systems, three-point lighting, available light and portable lighting tools such as reflectors and flags.
• Record professional video and audio of interviews, events, commercials, documentaries, trailers, narratives, short-form social media content, sizzle reels and other promotional videos using shotgun boom mics, wireless lavaliers and handheld gimbals using creative cinematic techniques, framing, lighting and sound.
• Deliver sequencing options for the editor and follow direction from the producer to deliver industry-standard video that tells a story. The Contractor shall provide editing support including but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite to edit footage and interviews into a broadcast-level video for national release.
• Design and produce national industry-level motion design graphics and illustrations for a variety of video products to include commercials, sizzle reels, social media, films, documentaries and other promotional and storytelling products.
• Conceptualize and create special effects, 3D renderings, artwork, bumpers, opens and closes and incorporate graphic elements into video with techniques such as tracking, masking, textures, lighting, shading and compositing.
• Use a variety of Adobe Creative Suite software – Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign – and other resources to create animations, transitions, logos, jumpbacks, lower thirds and other design elements.
• Build a database of fonts and color palettes that follow industry design trends and create a cohesive branding package for all video products. The Contractor shall also produce print graphics to support magazines, presentations and brochures.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 Year Experience
• U.S. Citizen (Must be eligible to hold a SECRET U.S. Government security clearance.

Desired:

• Master's degree in Photography or Fine Arts (MFA)
• 2 Years Experience
• DINFOS Graduate
• Demonstrated Knowledge of Adobe Suite, Premiere
• Canon EOS still and Cinema experience a plus
• Microsoft Suite experience

Security Clearance:

Applicants must have an active security clearance and/or the ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain a DoD government-granted security clearance. Individuals will be subject to a background investigation to include but not limited to, criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

EEO:

JSL Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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