Audiovisual Production Specialist, GS-1071-13 FPL-13 (DE)
What you'd do
This position is located in U.S. Department of Education, Office of Communications and Outreach, Digital Media and Creative Services in Washington, DC. The Digital Media and Creative Services branch is responsible for overseeing photographic and video support for the Secretary, and other senior officers and offices, including public appearances.
Major duties
APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 200 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 200th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first. We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As an Audiovisual Production Specialist, GS-1071-14, you will be responsible for: • Providing Department-wide digital photography and videography support for multiple program areas, working directly with program officials to determine and accomplish each assignment's goals. • Implementing modern industry best practices to conduct post-production editing of complex photo and video projects, resulting in compelling digital content. • Undertaking complex production decisions about how to relay agency-related information to the public.
What you need to qualify
Minimum Qualification Requirements You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-13, if you possess the specialize experience. Specialized Experience for the GS-13 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-12 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: 1. Experience taking photographs and videos of senior-level officials, both in the studio and on location, using professional lighting equipment to create ideal environments where they may not naturally exist. 2. Experience producing and editing video captured in the field using specialized software to edit and produce vertical format video or as video optimized for consumption on social media. 3. Experience navigating and independently managing event logistics, travel arrangements, and rapidly changing requirements while on location. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). 1. Knowledge of a wide variety of cameras, including digital imaging and video cameras to create ideal outcomes where they may not naturally exist. 2. Knowledge creating graphic and video products, which often require the use of specialized software and technology. 3. Knowledge of a wide array of audiovisual equipment, including sound boards, mixers, audio recording systems, live streaming software, teleprompters, and video-editing suites, including those native to social media platforms.
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