Multimedia Technical Specialist

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting 

The NATO Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) is a NATO establishment focused on improving the Alliance's operational capabilities through training and exercises. Located in Stavanger, Norway, the JWC plays a critical role in preparing NATO forces for future challenges by:

• Training and Exercises
  • Conducting large-scale, joint operational-level training events, simulations, and exercises to enhance interoperability among NATO member nations.
• Doctrine Development
  • Contributing to the development and refinement of NATO doctrines and concepts by providing feedback and insights from exercises and training activities.
• Operational Support
  • Offering expert support to NATO operations, missions, and exercises, ensuring that lessons learned are integrated into future training and planning.

 The JWC supports NATO's overall strategic objectives by ensuring that its forces are well-prepared and capable of responding to various global threats and challenges.

The program 

To deliver each full exercise cycle the JWC relies heavily on an Exercise Control (EXCON) structure. EXCON staff members are drawn from several backgrounds and units including JWC staff, NATO component commands, Training Audience (TA) Headquarters, Partner Nations and other augmenters’ positions. EXCON has both direction and control functions which allow it to establish the conditions needed by the TA to achieve the exercise aim and objectives. EXCON size and structure is flexible and is shaped to the requirement of each phase of exercise delivery. When it is not possible to fill a position from military sources, the JWC has the option to source a contractor to fill a position. Not all contracted positions are required for each phase of each exercise.

Role Background

The Multimedia Technical Specialist directly supports the media simulation effort by producing TV news reports based on daily D&G from Chief Media and direct coordination with an assigned TV role-player.

Role Duties and Responsibilities

Execution (Block E):

• Prior to STARTEX, review exercise scenario documentation, the latest OPFOR plan and the JEMM database for familiarization of planned media storylines.
• Record/capture and edit broadcast quality digital video/audio/still images using professional multimedia and lighting equipment and related hardware/software to produce TV news reports based on the media SOP and set deadlines.
• Coordinate daily TV news production with assigned TV role-player to determine b- roll, graphics and script requirements, shooting locations, schedule, and other technical details.
• Prepare sets as required in support of one-on-one interviews, stand-ups, and press conferences; conduct safe setup, operation, strike, and transport of multimedia equipment.
• Process, format, and digitally deliver completed multimedia products for distribution to audiences across NATO using a variety of web, cloud, and network methods.
• Coordinate all production style elements with JWC Lead Multimedia Tech to ensure access to required media drives and to confirm reports are in accordance with media SOP.
• Create/post strategic social media posts and troll activity when required based on daily D&G to support upcoming exercise play.

Essential Skills and Experience

• 5 years (in last 10 years) professional multimedia production experience using audio, video, lighting equipment, and related computer hardware/software. Experience must be related to news or story telling using video, audio and graphics.
• At least 3 years’ experience working as part of a multimedia/news production team.
• They must provide a link to an online portfolio showcasing at least 5 examples of their multimedia work with the technical details of each production including the equipment and tools used.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Word.

Education

• Post-secondary education in multimedia related field.

Language

• Business English

Working Location

• Stavanger, Norway
• Remote work may be requested on an ADHOC per requirement basis

Working Policy

• Each exercise support requirement is anticipated to be 5 to 15 working days per event
• On-Site, unless otherwise specified with up to 12-hour days
• If out of normal hours work is required, this will be requested on a per requirement basis

Travel

• Any associated travel costs to and from your home location to participate in the activity will be covered by Spektrum

Security Clearance

Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance