Audiovisual Production Specialist

Position Overview

The Smithsonian Institution is seeking an Audiovisual Production Specialist to join their team in Washington, DC. This role involves collaborating with colleagues to establish standards ensuring that exhibit media is educational, engaging, maintainable, and capable of upgrades. The specialist will lead the internal media team in designing multimedia exhibit content, managing timelines and budgets, and emphasizing key messages within the artworks.

Responsibilities

• Direct the internal media team to define and uphold exhibit media standards ensuring appropriateness, engagement, and maintainability.
• Collaborate on planning and producing exhibit media designs, adhering to schedules and budgets while emphasizing critical thematic elements.
• Supervise the installation of audiovisual media components, coordinating with internal staff, external vendors, and partners to align schedules, deliverables, and project budgets.

Education and Experience Requirements

Candidates must have an undergraduate or graduate degree in photography, radio/television production, motion picture production, or related fields. Vocational or technical training above high school in these areas may substitute on a month-for-month basis for experience. Additionally, one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 federal level, is required. This experience should involve managing technical setup and production of audio-visual and time-based media installations in museum exhibitions, including equipment setup, media integration, testing, playback, troubleshooting, and collaboration with exhibition teams.

Additional Requirements

• Completion of a Pre-employment Background Investigation.
• Potential completion of a probationary period.
• Maintaining an active bank account for direct electronic deposits.
• Mandatory registration with Selective Service for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Applicants must meet qualification requirements within 30 days after the job closes.

Application Guidance

Resumes should not exceed two pages and must clearly demonstrate relevant experience aligned with the position’s responsibilities and specialized experience. Unpaid and volunteer work relevant to the position will be credited. Candidates should detail hours worked weekly and avoid verbatim copying from the vacancy announcement.

Additional Information

• This role is part of a bargaining unit.
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized but are subject to availability and may require a service agreement.
• Applicants consent to have their information shared across Smithsonian Institution positions similar to this role.
• The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package including flexible spending accounts, health insurance, leave, life insurance, long-term care insurance, and retirement programs.
• Candidates should be committed to enhancing federal government efficiency and upholding the principles of the American republic and the U.S. Constitution.