Multimedia Specialist

About the role

This position focuses on capturing high-quality photo and video content across the shipyard, including production activity, workforce features, events, and leadership engagements. The role involves planning and executing shoots, editing video content for multiple platforms, and providing visual assets for communications efforts.

Photography & Videography (70%)

• Capture high-quality photo and video content across the shipyard, including production activity, workforce and employee features, events, tours, and leadership engagements
• Plan and execute shoots, including shot lists, staging, and coordination with internal teams
• Operate and maintain camera, lighting, and audio equipment
• Operate drone equipment to capture aerial photography and videography safely and in compliance with FAA regulations and HPSI requirements
• Candidates without existing certification must be willing to study for and obtain the required drone certification, with eligible certification costs reimbursed by HPSI
• Ensure all content aligns with safety protocols and operational requirements
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Video Production & Editing (25%)

• Edit and produce video content for social media, internal communications, and recruiting and workforce development initiatives
• Incorporate music, graphics, captions, and branding elements
• Deliver content in multiple formats optimized for various platforms
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Ad Hoc Communications Support (5%)

• Partner with the Digital Communications Specialist to provide visual assets for social media and communications
• Provide recommendations on visual storytelling opportunities
• Provide general communications support as needed
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Film, Media Production, or a related field
• 1–5 years of experience in multimedia
• Strong photo and video editing skills with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva
• Strong understanding of composition, lighting, and visual storytelling techniques
• Prior drone experience and/or FAA certification is a plus
• Experience supporting event audio/visual needs, including microphones, speakers, televisions/displays, presentation equipment, and related technology, is a plus
• Willingness to support occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekend events (at least once a month)
• Strong grasp of logistics and communication workflows

Competencies

• Creative, technically skilled visual storyteller comfortable working in an active industrial environment
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple shoots and deadlines
• Comfortable working in an industrial environment (shipyard/manufacturing experience a plus)
• Strong organizational and asset management skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Highly organized, process-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Adaptable, solutions-oriented, and able to pivot quickly in response to changing priorities
• Proactive, self-starter with strong critical thinking skills and ability to work independently
• Creative thinker with a passion for continuous improvement and process enhancement
• Integrity, professionalism, and commitment to high-quality work
• Comfortable working with internal and external teams and contributing as a collaborative team member

Work environment

This role involves environmental exposures similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes, and smoke. Work may be executed indoors or outdoors and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions. Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO-FREE facility.

Physical demands

A range of motion sufficient to perform general lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, climbing, working at heights, extended walking or standing, etc. is required. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the medical examination. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Schedule

This is an on-site, full-time, safety-sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, determined by department schedules.