Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Do you enjoy designing and using visual media to convey messages, ideas, and information effectively? Does blending creativity with strategic thinking to support visual communications for military medical research make you excited?

Ripple Effect is looking for a Visual Communications Specialist with at least 4 years of professional experience to support our client’s mission. This role will work closely with the Army's Medical Research and Development Command (MRDC) Strategic Communications Division to plan, film, and edit videos used for a variety of purposes, including information dissemination, marketing, and training in support of the Public Affairs Office in order to meet high-visibility, quick-turn requests.

If this position sounds of interest, there’s a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We offer a diverse and engaging work environment, with a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle.

General Information

• Job Code : CAT-VD-03

• Location : Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD

• Employee Type : Exempt, Full-Time Regular
  (Ask our recruiters about flexible work arrangements)

• Telework : None

• Travel Required : At client discretion

• Clearance : NACI

• Citizenship : U.S. required by Government contract
• Number of Openings : 1

• Salary Range : $68,517.00 - $78,795.00 per year (how we pay and promote)

Responsibilities

• Work with DHA R&D-MRDC’s Strategic Communications team to generate topic centric videos to be used in various formats (i.e. PowerPoint Briefs, YouTube videos, Trade Shows, Website, etc.) that highlight the various initiatives within the command.

• Capture high-quality, compelling photographs at specific official events. Edit photos and deliver files in a timely manner.

• Maintain the ability to take well-composed photos while covering events. Conduct basic photo editing and select best possible photos to accompany articles and social media posts. Capture high-quality headshots for Senior Leaders & Command team as required.

• Capture high-quality, compelling videos. Edit videos and deliver files in a timely manner.

• Capture video interviews with Subject Matter Experts as needed, as well as additional “B-roll” footage from visits, events, and scenarios.

• Regularly propose new content ideas working with contractor and Government teammates to highlight the command’s research initiatives.

• Maintain an internal catalog of video content which can be utilized in a variety of products.

• Maintain and populate Social Media sites with militarily relevant content after close coordination with the DHA R&D-MRDC’s Strategic Communications team as needed.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree with
• 4+ years of relevant professional experience

Basic Requirements

• Project coordination experience involving planning and ideation, implementation, and rapid turn-around for deliverables
• Advanced experience with high-quality video capture, editing, and production
• Advanced experience with photography capture and editing
• Experience with Social Media site maintenance and content creation
• Prior visual communications experience with the federal government
• Must be willing and able to report to client site (Frederick, MD) on a daily basis

To be successful at Ripple Effect, you must be able to pay attention to details, clearly communicate, work independently, and have an eagerness to learn. Learn more about what makes Ripple so great by checking out our capabilities .

Skills That Set You Apart

• Prior experience with health, science, research and/or development offices and divisions in the military

If you don’t have all of the skills above, don’t be discouraged—no resume paints a complete picture of a person. There’s a good chance you’re more wonderful than you think, so please apply!

About Ripple Effect

Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned small business providing professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients. We deliver multi-disciplinary solutions across Communications & Outreach, Research & Evaluation, Program Management & Policy, Digital Transformation, and Technical & Scientific Support solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains.

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Benefits

Benefits

Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from competitive pay and exceptional benefits to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences.

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Ripple Effect is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by contacting our HR department at HR@rippleeffect.com or your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified using E-verify.

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