Multimedia Production Specialist
 Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) | |||||||||
life insurance, parental leave, 401(k), remote work
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 United States, Virginia, Tysons | |||||||||
| 7950 Jones Branch Drive (Show on map) | |||||||||
 Feb 21, 2025 | |||||||||
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Multimedia Production Specialist Location
US-VA-Tysons (McLean)
External Description Multimedia Production Specialist The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), the largest airline pilot union in the world and the largest non-governmental aviation safety organization in the world (representing over 79,000 pilots at 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced Multimedia Production Specialist for our Tysons (McLean), Virginia office. The Multimedia Production Specialist independently plans and executes a wide range of video production assignments that require both technical expertise and creative thinking. They work collaboratively to creatively produce engaging visual media and podcast content for various platforms, including social media and live events, while generating fresh ideas that effectively promote the Association and its goals. This role includes recording and editing video and audio for ALPA national initiatives, committee and pilot group projects, and industry-related content. Additionally, they support meetings by managing the setup, operation, and breakdown of diverse audio-visual equipment and will ensure the smooth utilization of multimedia tools such as a video asset management system, video cataloging software, and platforms like YouTube, Streamhoster, StreamYard, and Podbean. They must be able to work as part of a team to conceptualize and actualize creative video concepts from preproduction to delivery. As a communicator for all aspects of multimedia, video, and emerging technology production for the Association, most projects require frequent independent interaction directly with National Officers and pilot volunteers. Must be able to handle and manage the physical setup, breakdown, and transportation of AV equipment, including lifting and moving heavier items such as projectors, gear cases, cameras, and lighting gear (assistance will not always be available). Travel (10-20 %) will also be required to provide media assistance, event support, technical support, public relations assistance, and training, as necessary. The ideal candidate is creative, works well independently and in a team environment, has a desire to learn and grow, and is willing to make the effort necessary to meet tight deadlines while producing high-quality content. Any additional experience in the areas of motion graphic design, directing and switching live events, maintaining a studio, producing media for remote learning, and/or media training is a plus. Success in this position requires extensive production experience and the ability to exercise sound judgment, planning and accomplishing tasks with consideration, originality, and ingenuity. Interested applicants are requested to submit online portfolio link(s) showing previous work. Local travel: 10 - 20%. ALPA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment and harmful behavior of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, caste, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined in federal or provincial laws. We highly value everyone and all are encouraged to apply, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. ALPA is a member-driven, staff supported, union with two internal professional unions.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in studio production, live event production, and field production.
Physical Demands: Note: The physical demands described herein are characteristic of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential physical activities of this position described below. Constantly operates a computer/smartphone/tablet. Vision, corrected or uncorrected, must be acute and discriminating, including depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Routinely required to move, position, install, and/or replace the physical setup, breakdown, and transportation of AV equipment, including heavier items such as projectors, gear cases, cameras, and lighting gear. (Assistance will not always be available.) Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and the local metropolitan area, determine what others have said or written, and converse with others and exchange accurate information. May also include bending, stooping, squatting, and/or pushing and pulling or moving, e.g., to pack, unpack, and/or move cases. In the office, studio, or on travel, could be responsible for moving, raising, and reaching gear, packing and unpacking equipment weighing as much as 50+ lbs. (Assistance will not always be available.) While on travel, could be responsible to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve luggage weighing as much as 50 lbs. (Assistance may not always be available.) ALPA offers competitive salaries with terrific benefits, including:
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $ 75,522.00 - $ 107,889.00 Relocation not provided. Sponsorship not available for this position. PM19 | |||||||||