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Senior VideographerContent Manager


Job Location:

Washington, DC - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 153114 - 153114
Posted: 6 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

The Office of Public Affairs (OPA) is seeking a Visual Information Specialist (Senior Videographer/Content Manager). As a Senior Videographer/Content Manager you will serve as a senior adviser and consultant providing expert artistic and technical advice creating productions and communicating information through a wide range of media.


Duties

In this role as a Senior Videographer/Content Manager you will be responsible for:

  • Producing high-quality video content for internal and external channels that supports agency initiatives policy priorities and strategic communications objectives.
  • Planning coordinating shooting and editing professional video productions across a variety of formats including events interviews studio productions and digital-first content.
  • Maintaining the video production calendar and task board coordinating project schedules and deliverables for video and photo and ensuring assignments are completed on time in support of agency priorities.
  • Managing the agencys video production studios professional camera equipment lighting audio systems editing software and digital asset workflows ensuring production capabilities remain organized modern and operational.
  • Maintaining and organizing the agencys digital asset storage systems helping to establish a system for storing long- and short-term assets.
  • Identifying and developing proactive video content opportunities that enhance the agencys digital channels primarily on social media and support communications goals.
  • Providing creative guidance and technical expertise to videography and photography projects maintaining consistent visual standards and recommending improvements to production workflows equipment and emerging technologies.

Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • CITZENSHIP: You must be a US Citizen.
  • SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
  • DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements.
  • PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized.
  • DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
  • PROBATIONARY PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a one-year probationary period.
  • The selectee is required to report to the duty station(s) listed.
Qualifications

Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional philanthropic religious spiritual community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement.

SK-14: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-13 level:
  • Producing professional video content from pre-production through final delivery including planning scripting filming and editing for recurring video projects completed each year; AND
  • Operating professional video production equipment such as cinema or mirrorless cameras lighting kits audio recording devices and related accessories in varied production settings as part of regular duties; AND
  • Editing video content using non-linear editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro Final Cut Pro or equivalent) to complete regularly assigned video deliverables including timeline assembly color correction audio adjustment and graphics integration; AND
  • Capturing and editing video content for field productions live events and studio environments including preparation on-site recording and post-production editing for event-based or studio-based projects performed throughout the year.

ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information:

Competency 1: Creativity and Innovation: Ability to imagine or conceive of something new and original and balances the creative idea against the status quo to recommend which creative ideas to fully develop into new or cutting-edge programs/ processes.
Competency 2: Communications Strategy Design: Creates and implements comprehensive and effective communication strategies and tactics for the organization.
Competency 3: Project and Process Oversight: Manages and coordinates programmatic tasks projects and processes including implementing innovative improvements.
Competency 4: Technical Expertise in Videography: Applies knowledge of camera operation lighting composition along with expertise in editing to produce high-quality images.
Additional information

Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement and may be filled from any division or office within the agency.

SEC COMPENSATION PROGRAM: Total salary (base pay locality) is dependent upon duty location. The overall salary range listed above is provided for informational purposes; a selectees initial pay will be established below the maximum rate of the range. The pay for current SEC employees will be determined according to the procedures specified in the agencys policy. Please visit the agencys Compensation Overview page for more information.

Disability Employment: For information on disability appointments click here.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: If you have never worked for the federal government you are not I/CTAP eligible. To receive selection priority for this position you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; the questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility (2) be rated well-qualified; and (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. View information about I/CTAP eligibility on OPMs Career Transition Resources website.

Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the SEC application process due to a medical disability please contact
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The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicants criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint or any other information to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Legal and Policy Office in the Office of Human Resources at .

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Required Experience:

Manager