Principal Media Production Analyst

Requisition ID: R10167380• *Category:* Communications• *Location:* Falls Church, Virginia, United States of America | Annapolis, Maryland, United States of America• *Clearance Type:* Secret• *Telecommute:* No- Teleworking not available for this position• *Shift:* 1st Shift (United States of America)• *Travel Required:* Yes, 25% of the Time• *Positions Available:* 1At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.We are seeking a driven and experienced *Principal* *Multimedia Production Analyst *who will be part of the Brand Experience team for the Mission Systems sector. As a member of the brand and communications team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the visual storytelling of our business priorities, bringing creativity, technical expertise, and a keen eye for detail to every capture. You will collaborate closely with an experienced team of video production experts, photographers, graphic designers, web/digital experts and the Communications team to deliver high-quality and engaging content across Northrop Grumman channels. This role is ideal for someone who can work well independently and is able to effectively collaborate with others, including high-level leadership. This person respects the company brand guidelines, is comfortable balancing multiple projects at once, and is able to deliver on tight deadlines.• This position will be located in either Falls Church, VA or Annapolis, MD. Travel throughout the MD/VA area and throughout the United States is required.*• Responsibilities: *• Capture, edit, and produce video content in support of business and Communication priorities while reflecting company values and honoring the Northrop Grumman brand.• Collaborate with the brand experience manager and immediate team-members to understand the creative vision for the communications team and objectives of each project.• Take a lead role in the editing process, working with raw footage to assemble, refine, and finalize film content in support of but not limited to talent acquisition, marketing and advertising, product demonstrations and milestones, executive leadership events and social media.• Select, incorporate and balance appropriate music, sound effects, and visual effects to enhance the emotional impact and visual appeal of the final product.• Ensure seamless continuity, smooth transitions, and logical flow between scenes and shots.• Maintain a thorough understanding of project timelines and deliver edited content within agreed-upon deadlines.• Diligently protect and track raw footage and completed assets to safeguard proper handling of sensitive assets.• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging editing techniques, and new software/tools to continuously enhance capture and editing capabilities.• Consistently network with cross-sector peers and share/communicate project challenges, lessons-learned, success stories and significant milestones.• Basic Qualifications:*• Bachelor's degree in Video Production, Digital Media, Journalism, OR a related field with 6 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with 4 years of relevant experience.• Proven experience in capturing and editing video, with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of editing styles and techniques.• Excellent storytelling skills and a deep understanding of cinematic principles, pacing, and narrative structure.• Fluency in industry-standard editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and related creative tools involved in film making and motion graphics.• Keen attention to detail, with the ability to maintain high standards of quality and accuracy in all aspects of editing.• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make creative decisions independently.• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team environment.• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.• U.S. Citizenship required.• Ability to lift 25 lbs.• Preferred Qualifications:*• Proven experience with photography.• Experience with interacting and capturing video in an executive level leadership setting.• Familiarity with interactive 360° video editing and best practices.• Proficiency in sound design and audio balancing.• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance is a plus.• Experience capturing and working with classified materials within government-restricted environments.• Marketing and/or agency experience a plus.• Salary Range: *$84,600 - $133,100The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.