Senior Multimedia Specialist

About the role

MITRE is a nonprofit engineering, applied research, and advanced technology organization that works in the public interest. The Communications and External Affairs (CXA) organization leads mission and enterprise communications, external affairs, executive communications, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, events, digital channels, and reputation management. The Senior Multimedia Specialist is an integral part of short‑ and longer‑form storytelling within CXA, supporting all aspects of video production, both pre‑ and post‑production.

Responsibilities

• Produce high‑quality video and photography that captures key moments, events, quotes, energy, and behind‑the‑scenes content that helps tell the MITRE story.
• Partner with CXA and other stakeholders to tell compelling stories that simplify complex technology and other subject matter.
• Contribute to the development of visual concepts, shot lists, storyboards, scripts, and other visual storytelling approaches.
• Work with multimedia and design teams to develop repeatable production workflows that improve speed, quality, and efficiency.
• Explore new formats and AI‑powered tools to modernize video and photography efforts.
• Collaborate with the extended CXA team to assess performance data, refine video strategy, and ensure content adds value and strengthens the MITRE brand.

Basic Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years with a Master’s degree; or a PhD with relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Exceptional video production and post‑production skills.
• Strong photography skills, including live event coverage.
• Extensive knowledge/experience with AI‑based audio‑visual tools such as ChatGPT, Nano Banana, Seedance, Kling, ElevenLabs, Adobe Firefly, Topaz, Brevidy, or similar tools.
• Advanced video/photography skills with strong knowledge of Canon R5c and C400 cameras.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, dynamic, team‑based environment and respond to changing schedules and priorities.
• Edit and assemble recorded raw material into a branded finished product ready for distribution, including footage, dialogue, sound effects, graphics, and special effects.
• Assist with in‑studio and location shoots.
• Extensive knowledge/experience with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
• Experience with FrameIO, LucidLink, and various project‑management software.
• Advanced post‑production skills, including:
  • Non‑linear video editing (Adobe preferred).
  • Advanced knowledge of color correction.
  • Strong sense of storytelling.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of AI applications and usage.
• Ability to work three days per week onsite in McLean, VA or Bedford, MA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work within a highly structured, cloud‑based workflow while collaborating across multimedia projects, sharing resources, and adapting to changing priorities.
• Excellent client relationship management and interpersonal skills with the ability to initiate and foster collaborative relationships both internally and externally.

Pay

Salary compensation range and midpoint: $98,800 – $123,500 – $148,200.

Schedule

Onsite work three days per week in McLean, VA or Bedford, MA.