ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Media and Production Specialist to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory! This position is part-time as needed role and will be based out of Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Research, prepare, and produce digital imagery, including still photography and video, for Laboratory training, promotional activities, documentation, and other official purposes.

• Develop visual media content for both internal and external audiences.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for photographic and videographic services requested by Laboratory customers.

• Conduct customer needs assessments to determine project requirements and desired outcomes.

• Collaborate with customer organizations to analyze needs and develop visual media content, presentations, and related materials.

• Advise customers on applicable Laboratory media policies, procedures, and requirements.

• Evaluate project requirements and determine appropriate creative approaches, methods, and techniques to achieve desired results.

• Resolve complex media-related challenges through research, analysis, and creative problem-solving.

• Plan project schedules and independently coordinate activities to meet established objectives.

• Contribute to organizational goals and objectives through the development and delivery of effective visual media products.

• Work under limited direction, exercising sound judgment and independence while ensuring completed assignments meet project requirements.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of relevant experience; additional, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.

• Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.

• Professional experience in photography, videography, digital media production, or a related field.

• Working knowledge of visual media development for training, promotional, documentation, or other organizational purposes.

• Experience assessing customer needs and translating requirements into effective visual media content.

• Ability to serve as a primary point of contact and communicate effectively with customers and stakeholders.

• Knowledge of applicable media policies, procedures, and production requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, evaluate relevant information, and develop effective solutions.

• Ability to independently plan schedules, organize assignments, and manage activities with limited supervision.

• Sound judgment in selecting appropriate creative methods and technical approaches.

• Ability to manage assignments from initial customer consultation through final delivery.

About the Site

The NNSA's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a design laboratory responsible for the safety and reliability of the nuclear explosives package in nuclear weapons. This lab possesses unique capabilities in neutron scattering, enhanced surveillance, radiography, and plutonium science and engineering (energy.gov).

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.

• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.

• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.