Photo/Video Specialist

Connexus Hub is a professional services firm that works with Government Agencies and Fortune 500 customers. Our team brings the innovation and agility of a small company along with the breadth and impact of a large firm. Our expansive range of capabilities allows us to tackle even the most complex of projects and mission needs — but it is our culture of creativity and passion that attracts the best talent, builds enduring client relationships, and leaves lasting impressions. We are looking for a Sr. Graphic Design Specialist to create industry-level graphic designs, illustrations, and visual materials.

• Position Type: Full time, W2 salaried plus benefits
  

Duties

• Produce and edit all national broadcast-level videos for the organization to include documentaries, human-interest features,
  news minutes, commercials, sizzle reels, narratives, short-form social media videos and other promotional and advanced storytelling content shot on cinema-quality cameras to include Canon EOS Cinema systems.
• Operate advanced edit and graphics systems to including but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite software – Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop – and deliver polished, detail-oriented final edits with cinema-quality audio weaving, creative shot selection, surprise elements and dynamic sequencing.
• Lead the production process from beginning to end to include conceptualization, pre-planning, storyboarding, scripting, interviewing and provide creative direction – following industry trends – to the Photographer and Motion Design Graphics Artist.
• Maintain and operate cinema-quality video cameras to include Canon EOS Cinema systems.
• Shoot national broadcast-level video using advanced studio lighting systems, three-point lighting, available light and portable lighting tools such as reflectors and flags.
• Record professional video and audio of interviews, events, commercials, documentaries, trailers, narratives, short-form social media content, sizzle reels and other promotional videos using shotgun boom mics, wireless lavaliers and handheld gimbals using creative
  cinematic techniques, framing, lighting and sound.
• Deliver sequencing options for the editor and follow direction from the producer to deliver industry-standard video that tells a story.
• Provide editing support including but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite to edit footage and interviews into a broadcast-level video for national release.
• Design and produce national industry-level motion design graphics and illustrations for a variety of video products to include
  commercials, sizzle reels, social media, films, documentaries and other promotional and storytelling products.
• Conceptualize and create special effects, 3D renderings, artwork, bumpers, opens and closes and incorporate graphic elements into video with techniques such as tracking, masking, textures, lighting, shading and compositing.
• Use a variety of Adobe Creative Suite software – Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign – and other resources to create animations, transitions, logos, jumpbacks, lower thirds and other design elements.
• Build a database of fonts and color palettes that follow industry design trends and create a cohesive branding package for all video
  products.
• Produce print graphics to support magazines, presentations and brochures.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Photography or Master of Fine Art (MFA) preferred.
• Must be eligible to hold a SECRET US Government security Clearance.
• DINFOS graduate
• Demonstrated knowledge of Adobe Suite, Preemiere, Bridge, and Photoshop.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues with software and camera/video equipment.
• 3 years experience with livestream settings / video and photo editing.
• Experience in proper light, sound, and focus for video and photoshoots.