Visual Media Specialist III

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

We are looking for a talented and self-motivated media manager with focused video editing experience and a passion for digital storytelling to develop clear and compelling visual media serving our internal and external communications efforts.

Experienced in multi-media production for both short-form as well as long-form videos, the Visual Media Specialist III will be responsible for leading the creation of product videos, engineering demos, branding campaigns, and digital advertisements.

Occasionally, this position may require hands-on media capture and production at various locations, assisting small production crews.

Reporting to the Art Director and Creative Director, the Visual Media Specialist III will be working closely with 3D artists, graphic designers, media vendors, and other marketing and design specialists to produce quality media content in a quick-paced, creative marketing environment.

This key creative marketing position will take a lead role in generating novel multi-media assets, exploring innovative techniques, and pushing the evolution of our brand language.

The Visual Media Specialist III will also be responsible for managing multi-media vendors, contractors, and 3rd party resources.

Position Responsibilities :

Own the development and execution of short and long form video / mixed media content for use in a variety of marketing channels

Oversee pre-production, production and post-production processes for developing content

Manage multiple creative project requests from inception to completion, delegating tasks to team specialists, overseeing execution and distribution

Collaborate with key stakeholders to make well-informed, creative decisions

Responsible for communicating production challenges, keeping stakeholders informed and identifying avenues to overcome obstacles

Lead videography / photography on location for production shoots and demos

Familiarize with company by organizing an anthology of past video work

Manage internal and external resources. Identify, negotiate and book external resources, as needed

Ensure all clients' needs are heard, understood and addressed in a timely manner. Providing clear client communications regarding roles and responsibilities, scope, budget, schedules, and status / action items

Manage the organization and maintenance of our media style guide and video asset library

Lead evolution of asset aesthetics and build-out of media templates

Attend & present weekly project status meetings

Incorporate mixed media trends, including motion graphics and graphic design into video productions

Open to feedback and providing criticism to ensure the creative marketing team continues growing and improving

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) :

Bachelor degree is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

8 years of video editing experience on Mac with Adobe Premiere

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies :

Ability to lead the management of production shoots and independently execute video projects

Extensive knowledge of lighting setups and recording sound

Motion Graphics experience a plus

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, Excel)

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Pro-active attitude; seeking and disseminating information, solutions-oriented

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task, organize, and collaborate

Ability to work in a high-pressure environment

Physical Demands :

Able to work in an office environment (Constant)

Able to carry and move various production equipment and video / photography gear up to 25 lbs. (Occasional)

Required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Special Requirements :

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or

Ability to travel to demonstrations, events, trade shows, and other activations (up to 15%)

Flexible work schedule and overtime may be required periodically

Preferably located within 50 miles of the Moorpark / Simi Valley offices

The salary range for this role is :

$108,275 - $153,615

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education / training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement :

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.

Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years.

Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.

Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required