Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE—and make a difference with us.

MITRE Enterprise Communications Multimedia team is creating impactful, brand storytelling, immersive experiences, and differentiated content for our talent, customers, partners, influencers, and the communities in which we work and live. We are looking for a skilled Multimedia Senior Specialist to serve as a visual communications specialist to help Enterprise Communications develop and produce high-quality and impactful video and photography that will promote MITRE’s national impact and illustrate how we deliver on our mission.

The Multimedia Senior Specialist serves as an integral part of the storytelling function within Strategic Communications, supporting all aspects of video production, both pre- and post-production. This position requires strong organizational and storytelling skills; the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment; excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; and experience with cutting-edge audio-visual techniques.

The location for this position is in McLean, VA.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Support all aspects of video production, both pre- and post-production.

Capture and edit visual content, both video and photography.

Work with a creative brief to understand goals and specifications; work closely with the art team to develop concepts.

Anticipate and respond to multimedia needs and requests from collaborators both internal and external to Strategic Communications.

Coordinate/and or assist with in-studio and location shoots.

Edit and assemble recorded raw material into a suitable, branded finished product ready for distribution; these materials may include camera footage, dialogue, sound effects, graphics, and special effects.

Ensure all projects are on schedule and of the highest quality.

Basic Qualifications:

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic team-based environment and respond to changing schedules and priorities.

Must be committed to a team environment.

Strong organizational, communication, and storytelling skills.

Excellent client relationship management and interpersonal skills with ability to initiate and foster collaborative relationships both internally and externally.

Ability to interact with MITRE staff and stakeholders at all levels as a representative of Strategic Communications.

Advanced sound design skills.

Strong working knowledge of Canon C400 cinema camera.

Working knowledge of Cinema 4D software.

Experience with FrameIO, LucidLink, and project management software.

Must be adaptable to emerging industry trends.

FAA 107 Certification a plus.

Advanced post-production skills, including:

5+ years of non-linear video editing (Adobe preferred).

Advanced knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.

Strong knowledge of Adobe Audition.

Advanced knowledge of color correction.

Strong sense of storytelling.

Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Strong knowledge of AI including multimodal large language model, regenerative AI application and usage.

Advanced pre-production skills, including:

Ability to work collaboratively on a team in all facets of a video production.

Ability to develop video scripts.

Ability to develop production books.

Ability to coordinate multiple shoot schedules.

BA/BS preferred

Candidate must provide demo reel showcasing animation and video works.

This position requires a 5 days a week on-site.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Work Location Type:

MITRE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. MITRE recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age; ancestry; color; family medical or genetic information; gender identity and expression; marital, military, or veteran status; national and ethnic origin; physical or mental disability; political affiliation; pregnancy; race; religion; sex; sexual orientation; and any other protected characteristics. For further information please visit the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency.

MITRE intends to maintain a website that is fully accessible to all individuals. If you are unable to search or apply for jobs and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of MITRE’s employment process, please email recruitinghelp@mitre.org.

Copyright © 2025, The MITRE Corporation. All rights reserved. MITRE is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. Material on this site may be copied and distributed with permission only.