Multimedia Developer / Designer / Producer

Job Description

• Plans, coordinates, produces, and directs live and recorded multimedia productions supporting NSF OLPA communications.
• Transforms strategic communications goals and complex science topics into compelling video and multimedia products.
• Leads pre-production activities, including concept development, formats, scripts/treatments (in coordination with writers), schedules, and resource planning.
• Directs and executes field and studio productions, including camera operation, lighting, audio, talent direction, and livestream events.
• Performs post-production editing using Adobe Premiere Pro; integrates graphics, animations, sound, and captions.
• Creates graphics and animations using Photoshop and After Effects; supports 3D elements as needed.
• Prepares final media files for distribution and publishing, including metadata, captions, and platform-specific formats.
• Posts content to NSF and non-NSF platforms; coordinates distribution and notifications as required.
• Ensures compliance with NSF branding, Section 508 accessibility (captioning, audio descriptions as applicable), and federal standards.
• Uses digital asset management systems to archive media and permissions; supports internal/external media requests.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia Production, Film, Video Production, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field; or
• Equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

Experience / Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of professional experience in multimedia/video production.
• Demonstrated experience across pre-production, production, and post-production workflows.
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop; familiarity with compression and publishing tools.
• Experience producing science, educational, or public-sector content preferred.
• Experience meeting accessibility requirements (captioning, metadata) and managing DAMs preferred.