Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly creative and experienced Video Developer/Producer to support a DoD customer as part of a high-performing creative services team. The ideal candidate will serve as the lead producer/director responsible for guiding the full video production process-from concept development to final delivery-ensuring the creation of compelling, mission-aligned content that communicates the customer's strategic priorities. This individual will direct and manage a small team of video editors, motion designers, and animators, and will be responsible for coordinating resources, timelines, and production workflows across multiple concurrent projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the end-to-end video production process, from idea inception to final delivery.
- Translate rough concepts or narrative objectives into creative video treatments, concepts, and storyboards for government review and approval.
- Serve as director/producer on a variety of video formats including:
- Short-form, non-narrated visual concept videos
- Long-form narrated features with live footage, interviews, B-roll, and animation
- Explainer videos integrating motion graphics and 3D elements
- Supervise and mentor a small team of creatives including video editors, animators, and graphic designers.
- Coordinate all phases of production-pre-production planning, filming, editing, animation, and final rendering.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.
- Develop and maintain production timelines, status reports, and asset management using industry-standard project management tools.
- Ensure all content aligns with agency messaging, classification requirements, and branding standards.
- Collaborate with customer communicators, public affairs officers, technical SMEs, and senior leadership throughout the production lifecycle.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Video Production, Film, Multimedia, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years of professional video production experience, including as lead producer/director
- Proven ability to guide creative development from concept to storyboard to final product
- Experience producing a variety of modern video styles (action sequences, animations, interview-driven content, technical explainers)
- Demonstrated team leadership and project coordination experience
- Proficiency with industry-standard production software (Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, etc.)
- Experience with studio and field production, including directing camera crews and conducting interviews
- Strong storytelling, visual communication, and organizational skills
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience supporting DoD or government agencies
- Experience with secure video production environments and handling of sensitive materials
- Familiarity with 3D animation workflows (e.g., Blender, Cinema 4D, Maya)
- Working knowledge of color grading, sound design, and voiceover recording
Additional Information:
This is a highly visible role supporting senior-level communications within the Department of Defense. The ideal candidate will be both a strategic creative leader and a hands-on producer, capable of inspiring a team while executing to the highest standard of professionalism and visual excellence. tig
Position is contigent on contract award.
Salary range is $120K to $140K
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MORI Associates
Sep 15, 2025