Hearst is hiring: Social Video Editor / Producer in Norwalk

Spektrum has a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations. We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you.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 supportingAllied Command Transformation (ACT) is NATO’s leading agent for change: driving, facilitating, and advocating the continuous improvement of Alliance capabilities to maintain and enhance the military relevance and effectiveness of the Alliance. The main objectives of ACT are: providing appropriate support to NATO missions and operations; leading NATO military transformation; and improving relationships, interaction and practical cooperation with partners, nations and international organisations.The programCapability Development & Management Support (CDMS)DCOS Capability Development (CAPDEV) acts as the Supreme Allied Commander Transformation's Director for guidance, direction and coordination of the activities and resources of the Capability Development Directorate.Role BackgroundHeadquarters Supreme Allied Commander Transformation Communications Branch advises the Commander and exercises the Commander's authority to achieve information activities and effects. It is responsible for directing, monitoring, assessing and coordinating communications staff functions.Under the direction of Branch Head, Communications Branch, the successful bidder is to conduct analysis of the Information Environment (IE) and audiences, including assessments of communication and engagement activities performance to generate clear, holistic and actionable products for staff and decision makers. The contract deliverables are: Identify and monitor relevant media outlets, NGOs, IOs, academia and think tanks across all domains and conduct appropriate analysis and reporting (traditional and digital media - specifically social media).Role ResponsibilitiesDeliver the requisite digital products, video and imagery, to inform online audiences on HQ SACT’s corporate Social Media channels.Engage at all levels within HQ SACT and coordinate with Public Affairs and Corporate Communications to understand and deliver digital communication products against SACT priorities, SACT vision and intent, NATO Communications Strategy, and Command and Communications.Create visually stimulating, informed, targeted video products that demonstrate NATO’s transformation and HQ SACT’s added value to that transformation path.Match the video product and length to the value of the message.Use of Adobe Suite of Products, with high-level proficiency in Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Animate, Photoshop, Audition, and more.Assess reach and engagement on social media posts using these videos.Understand and apply social media best practices for video development in order to maximize engagements. Analyse and evaluate performance.Make evidence-based recommendations for subsequent efforts.Essential Skills and ExperienceThe successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to deliver content creation and narrative structure by providing three (3) examples of their OWN video work.Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field developing visual support for communication campaigns.Working knowledge of media and social platforms.Working knowledge of graphic design.Experience with photo and video production.EducationA diploma or degree in a relevant field such as digital marketing, animation, moving graphics, film and television production, or similar.Advanced Proficiency in English.Working LocationNorfolk, VA, USAWorking PolicyOn-SiteContract DurationSecurity ClearanceValid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance#J-18808-Ljbffr