Interactive Digital Media Specialist

Interactive Digital Media Specialist

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Interactive Digital Media Specialist to join its Corporate Communications team. In this role, you will demonstrate a strong understanding and skill in content management, website management, photography, videography, and a variety of digital media presentation and live event management skills. This role is responsible for deploying digital media assets across a variety of platforms, including preparing assets for publication, converting assets, and maintaining schedules.

This position coordinates with Corporate Communication and IT teams, and customers, for requirements and solutions, and partners with communications specialists on production and publishing of digital media. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our campus facility in Chantilly, Virginia.

Supports corporate online, virtual, and hybrid events in event setup, livestream production, event technical management, event moderation, and metrics collection/presentation. Gathers requirements from customers and partners cross-functionally to develop tool and platform recommendations for online events based on content, security, and cost concerns. Partners with other corporate communications teams on projects that involve digital media, providing support, guidance on media assets, and best practices as needed.

Provides close coordination with video team on production of digital media for multiple communication channels. Publishes content on multiple internal and external Word Press-based websites. Prepares both video and photo content for publication on multiple channels, optimizing assets as needed.

Associate Degree in related field. Three or more years of related experience.

• Experience running technical and administrative aspects of online and virtual events, including livestream production, managing presentations, switching feeds and content sources, and other backend systems.
• Familiarity with event management on Zoom, MS Teams, and similar platforms.
• Experience creating content and managing websites in Word Press.
• Experience with video formats, codecs, optimization, and conversion for multi-channel publication.
• Experience with graphic file formats and optimizing these for digital publication.
• Experience using current best practices in website media hosting (video, animations, etc.).
• Familiar with digital asset management systems.

This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

• Six or more years of related experience.

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Experience running digital signage systems, and ability to configure and install devices.
• Familiarity with Vimeo, and other video hosting platforms.
• Experience with streaming live or recorded events over You Tube or other social media channels.
• Experience running Black Magic or similar streaming and presentation devices.
• Familiar with Adobe Premiere and related video software.
• Knowledge of developing websites and themes in Word Press and SharePoint systems.
• Graphics design and/or editorial experience.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $30.80 - $46.20.

Pay Basis:
Hourly.

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested…