Producer / Video Editor

Location and Work Schedule

This position is based in Alexandria, VA, and requires on-site presence. The candidate should be flexible with working hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, depending on project demands.

Security Clearance

Applicants must be eligible for Public Trust clearance.

Role Overview

Red Carrot is searching for a Producer / Video Editor to support its federal government client. This role entails leading all phases of video production, spanning pre-production planning, filming, editing, and delivering finished content. The individual will partner with clients and team members to craft creative concepts, operate professional cameras, and ensure high-quality video results. Additional duties include managing video post-production, troubleshooting technical issues, assisting in content development strategies, maintaining production equipment, and producing project reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee video production from initial planning, script development, storyboarding, and direction.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to design video concepts aligned with project goals.
• Coordinate the filming process by setting up equipment, directing talent, and securing quality footage.
• Operate mirrorless cameras including FX3, A7IV, and A6600 to capture superior video content.
• Edit raw footage by performing cutting, color correction, sound design, and incorporating graphics and effects.
• Work alongside creative teams to refine video edits ensuring project vision is met.
• Deliver videos in appropriate formats compliant with broadcast or online standards.
• Conduct light photography assignments to gather still images complementing video projects.
• Process and edit photos to harmonize with the organization's visual direction.
• Maintain and manage all video production equipment, including cameras, lighting, and editing software tools.
• Identify and resolve technical problems during production and post-production phases.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and innovations in video production and editing technology.
• Manage inventory by tracking production equipment and overseeing check-in/check-out logs, ensuring timely and proper return of gear.
• Participate in developing content strategies to strengthen brand presence and messaging across various platforms.
• Assist in planning and producing content suited for television, digital, and social media channels.
• Collaborate closely with other producers, editors, and graphic designers to create unified storytelling and branding experiences.
• Mentor junior staff members, promoting a cooperative and creative work environment.
• Prepare regular reports summarizing project status, challenges faced, and solutions implemented.
• Organize and archive project files, final edits, and equipment records for easy access and documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in video production and editing, especially within broadcast or related fields.
• Proven ability to manage video projects from inception through final output.
• Familiarity with FX3 camera usage, light photography skills, and inventory oversight is highly valued.
• Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro is required.
• Strong knowledge of video production tools including cameras, lighting, and audio equipment.
• Experience with motion graphics and VFX tools like After Effects is advantageous.
• Exceptional storytelling talents with keen visual composition skills.
• Capability to create creative concepts that engage target viewers effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities facilitating teamwork and client interaction.
• Strong organizational and project management competencies able to juggle multiple projects and adhere to deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic broadcast studio environment with tight schedules.
• Some travel may be required for field shoots.
• Physical ability to carry and manage equipment during production assignments.

Compensation and Benefits

Red Carrot offers a supportive culture that fosters leadership and values diversity and inclusion. Employees receive competitive remuneration along with benefits including:

• Educational support with tuition reimbursement and professional training opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• 401(k) retirement plans with company matching and immediate vesting.
• Discretionary profit-sharing plan available to eligible employees after one year.
• Generous paid time off policies, flexible work hours, and recognition of 11 federal holidays annually.

About Red Carrot

Red Carrot is a woman-owned small business recognized for tackling complex federal government challenges. Partnering with clients nationwide, the company combines data analytics and industrial engineering principles to deliver impactful communications and strategic consulting. Headquartered in Miami with a significant Washington, D.C. presence, Red Carrot emphasizes research-driven, audience-focused solutions designed to support mission-critical objectives.