Job Description:

Application deadline: June 17, 2024In-person evaluationinterview (by invitation only): September 18-20, 2024See our promotional video for this position: UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD BANDis the Department of the Army's premier touring musical representative. Its mission is to develop positive connections on behalf of the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, and the United States through live music and multimedia performances, media, television productions, and emergent technologies. The Field Band has appeared in all fifty states and in more than thirty countries on four continents. The organization's five performing components, the Concert Band, Soldiers' Chorus, Jazz Ambassadors, Commercial Music Group, and Six String Soldiers, each travel more than 100 days annually. Tours include formal public concerts, school assemblies, educational outreach programs, festivals, and radio and television appearances.ELIGIBILITY4 year enlistment in the U.S. Army required to accept position, not a requirement to applyU.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (green card holder)Civilian applicants must be 17-34 years of age or up to 42 with a waiverMilitary applicants must be eligible for PCSSALARY & BENEFITS$72,000-80,000 starting salary30 days paid vacation annuallyFull Medical and Dental care, plus medical care for immediate family membersPermanent assignment at Fort Meade, MD, in the Washington, DC areaPost 911 GI Bill: Money for additional degrees, certifications, and professional developmentEligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramJOB DESCRIPTION:Experienced and imaginative video editor, shooter, and storyteller with a strong foundation in visual design that develops content for playback during live-concert events and social media. EDITING (50%)Create and implement video content for display on IMAG screens during live performancesWork with producers to managing multiple shows and projectsMulticam editing for various aspect ratiosUpdate and enhance existing deliverables with established templates and documents DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER AND STORYTELLER (40%)Pitch creative video ideas and scriptsProduce cinematic video products for IMAGWork with small crews with limited resourcesManage large multidaymultilocation productionsPost-produce, audio mix, and color correctRework products for social mediaLighting for Interviews VIDEO E"‹N"‹G"‹I"‹N"‹E"‹E"‹R (10%)Manage and maintain video displaysSetup, teardown, and troubleshoot equipment on locationTrigger content live using Resolume ArenaInterface with Technical Directors at host sites to link up video to existing infrastructureOversee crewsAdapt content for live broadcastsAbility to fill in on various positions of live multicam broadcastPRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's Degree in Visual Communication, Broadcasting, Film, or a related field or relevant experience related to broadcast, advertising, or social mediaAbility to create original standout video packages beyond regular news graphics and templatesAdvocate for design through constructive critiquesDetail oriented with high qualityaccuracy and proofreading skillsProficiency with Adobe PremiereCreative Cloud SuiteBasic interview lighting techniquesAbility to produce, shoot, direct and edit cinematic minidocumentaries and vignettesPhotojournalism, concert, and event photographySound judgment, initiative, and the ability to work without supervisionAbility to meet deadlines in a fastpaced environmentStrong media management skillsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Proficiency with Resolume ArenaFamiliarity with print, graphics, and publishing a plusUnderstanding of design principles including composition, visual hierarchy, color, and typographyAbility to read musicExperience with VR360 Cameras*** HOW TO APPLY: ***On or before June 17, 2024, submit the following to: . ReelPortfolio - Suggested Contents:Short filmsstand-alone videos you have shot, produced, andor editedLink to your websiteLinks to videos of live shows that include any Digital Signage or IMAG content you have producedMotion graphic design portfolioPlease indicate your role on all pieces sharedB. Recent resumé in PDF format with current mailing address, phone, and email. Include a link to your reelportfolio in the body of an email to the address above. Please DO NOT send physical media.C. Following evaluation of submitted materials, select applicants will be invited to Fort Meade, MD, September 18-20, 2024, for an in-person evaluation and interview. Travel expenses will be paid by the U.S. Army upon meeting aptitude, physical, and behavioral standards. Questions may be sent to :SGM DAN BRIMHALLTHE U.S. ARMY FIELD BAND4214 FIELD BAND DR STE 5330FORT GEORGE G MEADE, MD 20755-7055Phone: (301) 677-2455Email: :vacancy