Visual Information Specialist_

Summary The Office of Strategic Communications is the trusted voice of the ODNI. We are transforming the way the ODNI engages with the public, the media, and the workforce while investing in our employees. This position gives you the chance to do what all of those movie producers and writers wish they could - tell the Intelligence Community story from the inside. We are seeking creative, dynamic and forward thinking communicators to develop and deliver our story to a wide range of audiences. Responsibilities ODNI SPECIAL HIRING PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY This position is being offered under the ODNI's Special Hiring Program (SHP). If selected for this position, the successful candidate can elect to on-board with ODNI and perform duties at the unclassified level while security and medical screenings are in process for the permanent cadre or cleared staff reserve position. The successful candidate will receive two Conditional Offers of Employment (COEs). COE packet #1 will be an offer of a permanent cadre or cleared staff reserve position. COE packet #2 will be an offer to participate in the SHP as a term-limited staff reserve employee, authorized to work on unclassified work only. Participation in the SHP program is not to exceed one-year or the completion of onboarding with ODNI as a cleared permanent cadre or staff reserve employee, whichever comes first. Major Duties and Responsibilities Researches, acquires, edits and produces commercial broadcast-quality video and audio informational materials for use on web and traditional media platforms. Identifies and selects newsworthy events. Produces radio, television and documentary scripts, narrations, public service announcements, and spot announcements. Develop and produce informational materials concerning ODNI mission, programs, and activities for dissemination to stakeholders and obtain feedback on the effectiveness of these materials. Prepares sets to include the positioning of lights, cameras, sound, properties and personnel, and ensures special audio and video effects are used effectively. Edits final video products shot in sequence and/or out-of-sequence to ensure continuity, effectiveness of action and dialogue or narrative, using industry standard digital editing and graphic design software. Maintains organization's library of audio and video products. Maintain productive working relationships with staff in other communications organizations in the Intelligence Community (IC) to collaborate on visual information products about the ODNI and IC mission, programs, and activities. Assist in developing and producing content for new and emerging communication vehicles, such as blogs, audio, video, and online publications to ensure that key messages are available to all members of the IC. Selects associated visual material as necessary and available. Assist with scheduling, coordinating and managing logistics for internal ODNI and external IC communication events and forums, such as town halls, panel discussions, presentations, and special events, to advance the DNI's objectives and enhance his/her visibility in the community. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Mandatory Requirements Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism, or four years of demonstrated Radio, Television, & Film experience acquiring, editing and producing commercial broadcast quality video and audio informational material for use on multiple platforms including web and traditional media platforms using industry standard digital editing and graphic design software with emphasis in Adobe Creative Suite 6 Production Premium software. RTVF experience may include any combination of post-secondary education including accredited college, technical training, military training, and practical experience. Oral and written communication skills sufficient to conduct independent research, filter and synthesize data, and produce clear, logical, and concise products. Experience planning and managing small-scale to large-scale video projects. Videography and video editing experience. The ability to gather and produce news and information in multi-media presentations. Experience writing radio, television, and documentary scripts, narrations, public service announcements, and spot announcements. Experience narrating public events and voicing over video products. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, patience, and persistence in handling the details involved in planning and running successful events. Interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a variety of audiences and convey information to a variety of audiences with different levels of comprehension of ODNI's mission, vision and goals. Ability to manage competing priorities under strict deadlines. Experience writing and editing using the Associated Press Style Guide. TS/SCI security clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance is required. Education Additional Information Job Interview Travel: Candidates from outside the Washington, D.C., area may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview. Salary Determination: The ODNI uses a rank-in-person system in which rank is attached to GS employees on the basis of individual qualifications, experience, and performance. Individuals whose current GS grade is equivalent to the grade of the advertised position will retain their current grade and step. Individuals who transfer to the ODNI from a non-GS pay scale will have base pay converted to the appropriate GS grade and step as determined by the Director/ Human Resource Management. On occasional instances when a current federal civilian employee applies for an ODNI position that is a lower grade than his or her personal grade, the candidate's personal grade will be downgraded to the grade of the advertised ODNI position and pay will be set at the step that is closest to but not less than the employee's current annual base rate of pay, not to exceed the maximum rate (i.e., step 10) of the GS grade to which assigned. Relocation Expenses: For new ODNI employees, reimbursement for relocation is discretionary based on availability of funds. Reasonable Accommodations: The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodations Officer by classified email at dni_reasonable_accommodation_wma@cia.ic.gov, by unclassified email at DNI_DRA@dni.gov, by telephone at 703-275-3900 or by FAX at 703-275-1217. Your request for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE EEOD EMAIL ADDRESS. THIS EMAIL IS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY. The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.