PA Videographer Job at National Capitol Contracting LLC in Bethesda

Position Summary

This is an ONSITE position in Bethesda, MD.

National Capitol Contracting is seeking a PA Videographer to support the NIH, the nation's premier medical research and training institution that supports global conversation that forwards human welfare. In this position, you will be responsible for capturing live event video and audio during seminars, grand rounds, outdoor events, VIP tours, televised sessions, and leadership meetings.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Primary roles is the capture of live event video and audio during seminars, grand rounds, outdoor events, VIP tours, televised sessions, and leadership meetings.
• Review of customer requests, configuration of logistics and equipment loadout
• Deploy and set up equipment with fiber links to Television Operations Center
• Test, adjust sight lines, and achieve readiness prior to meeting starts
• Conduct capture while monitoring video and audio quality, operate robotic secondary cameras using a local broadcast switch, and ensure professional representation of live events
• Strike equipment, transport, and store appropriately
• Utilize government platform to document event details, communicate nonconforming equipment, and assign resources to calendars
• Provide equipment maintenance and recommendations for new procurements
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance (Must be able to pass a criminal background check and credit check).
• 5+ years of videography experience.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, rapidly changing environments.
• Multitasking skills for working with many crew members at once.
• Creative thinking with an excellent eye for detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with clients and members of the production team.
• Knowledge of post-production techniques.
• Physical ability to move and hold recording equipment for long periods.
• Understanding of computer software used for planning, editing and scripting.
• Strong knowledge of professional video capture and live event recording.
• Technical capability to set up, operate, and take down modern camera, camera switching, and audio recording equipment in field environments.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Effective time management.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA or BS degree in related field.
• 3+ years experience of post-production work.
• Familiarity with the following:
  • Anycast hardware
  • Roland broadcast switch hardware
  • Dante audio transmission

Special Position Requirements

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7AM-4PM EST

Travel: Estimated 5% of local travel to cover NIH events in the D.C. area.

Environment/Physical Demands: Large, distributed campus with many buildings. Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs., operate government vehicles, set up and take down tripods, switchers, lighting systems, or stage components. Ability to focus for extended periods of time while capturing live events.

NCC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant that requires a reasonable accommodation, please email us at recruiting@nccsite.com. Please reference the position in your email.

NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristic. E-Verify Employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.