Multimedia Specialist I

Position Overview

POSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

The Multimedia Specialist designs and develops audiovisual, multimedia and graphics projects supporting training projects within the program offices. This position requires the incumbent to work closely with program offices, subject matter experts, multimedia specialists, programmers and instructional designers to design and develop student materials and instructional content that ensure Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) standards are met.

This opportunity is for a POTENTIAL CONTRACT award and is contingent upon the contract being awarded. Consideration for a potential contract may require a signed letter of intent. If the contract is awarded, another position posting will be available on the Company Careers portal.

Primary/Major Duties And Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Assists in technical projects including local area network connectivity, Audio/Visual equipment management, visual displays and still and video shooting and editing. This may include simulator operations support.

Supports various program office conference rooms and classroom multimedia equipment.

Provides video and still camera support for various program offices.

Provides video and still editing and support for various program offices.

Researches and collects supporting multimedia materials needed for training development and other program office projects.

Assists in connection of networked systems to include multiuser training simulators.

Acts as simulator operator or simulator participant.

Supports programs in the layout of artwork, displays, presentations, logos, brochures, posters, signs and various other informational material.

Supports programs in the development of digital displays and presentations in any required mode.

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of new technologies in the graphic art field, video recording, still photo enhancement and audio recordings.

Maintains and manages document control of all current and revised digital multimedia materials.

Assembles and operates audiovisual presentation equipment such as digital cameras and LCD projectors.

Creates audio masters and sound tracks for presentations, DVDs/CD-ROMS and video clips.

Takes digital photos at course locations, re-touching and formatting photographic images in digital formats for electronic documents for inclusion into course curriculum.

Sets up and accomplishes DVD/CD disk productions.

Edits video/audio for class presentation.

Advises on program office acquisition of new multimedia equipment and materials.

Maintains professional competence and specialized knowledge base by keeping abreast of emerging themes and best practices in multimedia and graphics methodology.

Occasional local travel may be required.

May work independently on small (<10 hours) projects with little guidance and collaborate with other specialists on larger projects.

Employee will require some supervision and has a growing opportunity to exercise independent judgment and initiative in the line of work.

Required Qualifications And Experience

• Associate’s degree in computer graphics, multimedia, animation, film production, or related area; OR, five (5) years of demonstrated skilled work in one of the above fields.
• At least three (3) years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of formal education and relevant work experience, preferably in a training environment.
• Knowledge of the use of digital graphics and image editing software, and desktop publishing programs.
• Knowledge of digital videography including editing and video camera operation;
• Knowledge of a variety of methods, techniques and materials used in the design, production, and reproduction of visual products.
• Basic understanding of computer gaming systems.
• Good computer software and hardware skills including networks.
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess excellent written and spoken command of the English language.
• Must be proficient in digital photography.
• Must be proficient in Windows Professional Operating Systems and/or IOS, particularly, Microsoft applications (MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel).