Description
The Combat Videographer conceptualizes, plans, acquires and produces motion imagery products using digital video cameras and editing equipment. These products support communication to internal, domestic and international audiences; commanders’ information requirements; and all other operations, garrison, training, and recruiting requirements. Typical duties include, but are not limited to: planning in order to meet communication/operational end state; developing a story board; acquiring video in studio, field, and combat environments using the principles of video composition; selecting and editing motion imagery; writing scripts; using closed captioning, audio, graphics, and special effects; tailoring products for different audiences and mediums (print, broadcast, audio visual, web-based, social media, face-to-face, etc.); broadcasting; supporting news media queries and escorts; supporting community engagement programs; executing marketing programs for recruiting; supporting administrative videography, legal, investigation, and combat documentation; digitizing and rendering video; conducting visual and electronic quality control; transmitting and archiving; performing equipment inspections and preventive maintenance.
Core Skills
- digital video production
- nonlinear video editing
- storyboarding and scripting
- visual storytelling for operations
- audio capture and mixing
- lighting for field and studio
- metadata tagging and media management
- content planning for strategic communications
- basic graphic design and titling
- compression and encoding for web and broadcast
- working in austere and tactical environments
- requirements gathering from stakeholders
- project and time management
- interviewing and on-camera presence coaching
- adherence to OPSEC and information security guidance
- cross-functional collaboration with PAO and operations staff
Common Certifications
- Accredited in Public Relations (APR)
- Certified Digital Marketing Professional (CDMP)
- Adobe Certified Professional – Video Design
- Certified Broadcast Specialist
Civilian Career Paths
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
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