Video Multimedia Production Specialist

About the Role

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 80,000 pilots at 43 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced Video Multimedia Production Specialist for our Tysons (McLean), Virginia office.

The Video 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.

• Record and edit video and audio for ALPA national initiatives, committee and pilot group projects, and industry‑related content.
• Support meetings by managing the setup, operation, and breakdown of diverse audio‑visual equipment.
• Ensure the smooth utilization of multimedia tools such as a video asset management system, video cataloging software, and platforms like You Tube, Streamhoster, Stream Yard, and Podbean.
• Contribute creative video concepts from preproduction to delivery, collaborating with National Officers, pilot volunteers, and staff.
• Handle and manage the physical setup, breakdown, and transportation of AV equipment, including heavier items such as projectors, gear cases, cameras, and lighting gear.
• Provide technical support, public relations assistance, training, and media assistance at events; travel 10–20% as required.
• Maintain a studio, direct and switch live events, produce media for remote learning, and/or media training as needed.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in studio production, live event production, and field production.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and production travel, on short notice as needed.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant area (e.g., Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Film Studies, or Media and Video Production) from an accredited college or university required; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive working knowledge in all aspects of audio/video studio; live and field production workflows; and planning, hardware, software, and best practices.
• Advanced experience with professional cameras, lighting/grip, and studio and field production equipment.
• Expert knowledge in post‑production workflows and software, including Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to handle and manage 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).
• Proficiency in troubleshooting, actively listening, resolving technical issues, and teaching technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, and presentation skills.
• Ability to keep up with marketing, audio, and video industry trends and technologies.
• Requires advanced experience with scheduling, staffing, and project managing major video productions.
• Experience with motion graphic design a plus.
• Experience directing and switching live events is a plus.

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…