Media Specialist Security Clearance

Position: Media Specialist with Security Clearance
If you're equal parts creator and problem-solver, this job takes you everywhere the action is. From rugged terrain to open water, you'll film, photograph, and edit real-world operations using professional-grade equipment. Join us as a Media Specialist supporting the USMC Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch, capturing dynamic stills and videos across rugged terrains, beaches, and on-water vessels. You'll ensure top-notch equipment performance, edit captivating footage, and create visually stunning graphics.

Collaborate with military personnel, bringing exciting test missions to life through your creative expertise. FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment. Work Schedule and

Location:

On-Site:
This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 8pm at Camp Pendleton, California. Responsibilities
* Transporting cameras, video equipment, and necessary gear safely to various locations
* Taking still photos and video in training areas, including on the AVTB Rear Area Maintenance Point (RAMP), on rugged terrain, on the beach, on the Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) and workboat in the water, during test execution
* Testing, cleaning, maintaining, and repairing equipment, including microphones
* Using traditional or digital cameras, along with a variety of equipment, such as tripods, filters, and flash attachments
* Adjusting positions and controls of cameras and related equipment to change focus, exposure, and lighting
* Observing test locations to identify potential problems, as well as filming and lighting requirements
* Organizing and parsing raw footage into continuous video according to scripts or instructions
* Selecting and combining shots of each scene to form a logical and smooth story
* Editing films and videotapes to insert music, dialogue, and sound effects and to correct errors using editing equipment
* Conferring with government personnel concerning layout or editing approaches
* Editing video for production and archiving, including non-linear editing using software, such as Cyber Link Power Director
* Maintaining inventory of audio-visual equipment
* Compressing, digitizing, duplicating, and storing audio and video data
* Manipulating and enhancing scanned or digital images to create desired effects, using specialized software, such as Adobe Photoshop
* Determining size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy
* Creating designs, concepts, and sample layouts
* Developing graphics and layouts for product illustrations and company logos
* Transferring photographs to computers for editing, archiving, and electronic transmission Qualifications

Required:

* High School diploma
* Up to 5 years of relevant experience
* Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
* Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop
* The ability to lift at least 50 pounds Desired:
* Bachelor's degree is desired
* Experience with multi-camera syncing/editing is desired
* Experience archiving media files is desired
* Experience with audio editing and mixing is desired
* Experience organizing media, including editing and renaming older media files is desired
* Familiarity with Cyber Link Power Director is desired Why Join Our Team At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:
* Health Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
* Life Insurance
* 401(k) Plan
* Holiday Pay
* Paid Time Off FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. Pay Range $30.77 to $35.58