Video Producer
At a glance
Mid-level Video Production role at AlphaHire. Bethesda · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $75,000–$110,000 across the United States.
AlphaHire has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Shape video concepts, scripts, and storyboards alongside researchers, writers, and communications staff
- Scout locations, prepare interviewees, choose equipment, and schedule and lead each shoot
- Record interviews and supporting footage, setting lights and capturing clear audio in varied settings
- Edit footage into stories with sound, color, captions, and motion graphics when useful
- Prepare versions for websites, presentations, and social media, then verify facts and secure final approval
What you bring
- Five or more years producing video professionally through hands-on work
- A bachelor’s degree in film, video production, communications, or a related discipline
- A portfolio or demo reel covering filming, directing, and editing, with an interview-focused example
- Advanced ability with Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or comparable editing software, plus motion graphics and color grading
- Experience interviewing people about sensitive subjects and handling consent, privacy, and editorial review carefully
Who this fits
This hands-on role suits you if you can guide interviewees, plan shoots, and shape footage into clear stories. You’ll work on-site in Bethesda.
From the employer
AlphaGov is seeking a Video Producer for future communications opportunities. You’ll produce short documentaries, interviews, and educational videos that help people understand public programs and research. This is a hands-on role for someone who can plan a shoot, put a first-time interviewee at ease, and shape the footage into a story that holds a viewer’s attention.
What you’ll do
- Develop video concepts, scripts, and storyboards with researchers, writers, and communications staff.
- Plan and direct shoots, including location scouting, interview preparation, equipment selection, and scheduling.
- Film interviews and supporting footage. Set up lighting and capture clear audio in offices, public venues, and field settings.
- Edit footage into a finished story using sound mixing, color grading, captions, and motion graphics where they help explain the subject.
- Produce versions for websites, presentations, and social media. Coordinate feedback, verify names and facts, and manage final approvals.
Apply to be considered.
Requirements
- At least five years of hands-on professional video production experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in film, video production, communications, or a related field.
- A portfolio or demo reel showing your work in filming, directing, and editing, including at least one interview-driven piece.
- Advanced proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or comparable editing software, plus experience with motion graphics and color grading.
- Experience interviewing people about sensitive topics and handling consent, privacy, and editorial review with care.
Benefits
Nice to have
- Experience producing videos for public affairs, healthcare, education, research, or documentary audiences.
- Experience using animation or data visualization to explain a technical subject.