Job Details
Application deadline: June 17, 2024
In-person evaluation/interview (by invitation only): September 18-20, 2024
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THE UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD BAND
is 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.
ELIGIBILITY
- 4 year enlistment in the U.S. Army required to accept position, not a requirement to apply
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (green card holder)
- Civilian applicants must be 17-34 years of age or up to 42 with a waiver
- Military applicants must be eligible for PCS
SALARY & BENEFITS
- $72,000-80,000 starting salary
- 30 days paid vacation annually
- Full Medical and Dental care, plus medical care for immediate family members
- Permanent assignment at Fort Meade, MD, in the Washington, DC area
- Post 9/11 GI Bill: Money for additional degrees, certifications, and professional development
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
JOB 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 performances
- Work with producers to managing multiple shows and projects
- Multicam editing for various aspect ratios
- Update and enhance existing deliverables with established templates and documents
DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER AND STORYTELLER (40%)
- Pitch creative video ideas and scripts
- Produce cinematic video products for IMAG
- Work with small crews with limited resources
- Manage large multiday/multilocation productions
- Post-produce, audio mix, and color correct
- Rework products for social media
- Lighting for Interviews
VIDEO E N G I N E E R (10%)
- Manage and maintain video displays
- Setup, teardown, and troubleshoot equipment on location
- Trigger content live using Resolume Arena
- Interface with Technical Directors at host sites to link up video to existing infrastructure
- Oversee crews
- Adapt content for live broadcasts
- Ability to fill in on various positions of live multicam broadcast
PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Visual Communication, Broadcasting, Film, or a related field or relevant experience related to broadcast, advertising, or social media
- Ability to create original standout video packages beyond regular news graphics and templates
- Advocate for design through constructive critiques
- Detail oriented with high quality/accuracy and proofreading skills
- Proficiency with Adobe Premiere/Creative Cloud Suite
- Basic interview lighting techniques
- Ability to produce, shoot, direct and edit cinematic minidocumentaries and vignettes
- Photojournalism, concert, and event photography
- Sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to work without supervision
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment
- Strong media management skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficiency with Resolume Arena
- Familiarity with print, graphics, and publishing a plus
- Understanding of design principles including composition, visual hierarchy, color, and typography
- Ability to read music
- Experience with VR/360 Cameras
*** HOW TO APPLY: ***
On or before June 17, 2024, submit the following to: ...@army.mil
A. Reel/Portfolio - Suggested Contents:
- Short films/stand-alone videos you have shot, produced, and/or edited
- Link to your website
- Links to videos of live shows that include any Digital Signage or IMAG content you have produced
- Motion graphic design portfolio
- Please indicate your role on all pieces shared
B. Recent resum in PDF format with current mailing address, phone, and email. Include a link to your reel/portfolio 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 ...@army.mil.
CONTACT:
SGM DAN BRIMHALL
THE U.S. ARMY FIELD BAND
4214 FIELD BAND DR STE 5330
FORT GEORGE G MEADE, MD 20755-7055
Phone: (301) ###-####
Email: ...@army.mil