Interactive Digital Media Specialist

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Interactive Digital Media Specialist to join its Corporate Communications team. In this role, you will demonstrate a strong understanding and skill in content management, website management, photography, videography, and a variety of digital media presentation and live event management skills. This role is responsible for deploying digital media assets across a variety of platforms, including preparing assets for publication, converting assets, and maintaining schedules. This position coordinates with Corporate Communication and IT teams, and customers, for requirements and solutions, and partners with communications specialists on production and publishing of digital media.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our campus facility in Chantilly, Virginia.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supports corporate online, virtual, and hybrid events in event setup, livestream production, event technical management, event moderation, and metrics collection/presentation.
• Gathers requirements from customers and partners cross-functionally to develop tool and platform recommendations for online events based on content, security, and cost concerns.
• Partners with other corporate communications teams on projects that involve digital media, providing support, guidance on media assets, and best practices as needed.
• Provides close coordination with video team on production of digital media for multiple communication channels.
• Publishes content on multiple internal and external WordPress-based websites.
• Prepares both video and photo content for publication on multiple channels, optimizing assets as needed.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Interactive Digital Media Specialist II include:

• Associate Degree in related field
• Three or more years of related experience
• Experience running technical and administrative aspects of online and virtual events, including livestream production, managing presentations, switching feeds and content sources, and other backend systems.
• Familiarity with event management on Zoom, MS Teams, and similar platforms.
• Experience creating content and managing websites in WordPress.
• Experience with video formats, codecs, optimization, and conversion for multi-channel publication.
• Experience with graphic file formats and optimizing these for digital publication.
• Experience using current best practices in website media hosting (video, animations, etc.)
• Familiar with digital asset management systems.

• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Interactive Digital Media Specialist III include:

• Six or more years of related experience

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Experience running digital signage systems, and ability to configure and install devices.
• Familiarity with Vimeo, and other video hosting platforms.
• Experience with streaming live or recorded events over YouTube or other social media channels.
• Experience running BlackMagic or similar streaming and presentation devices.
• Familiar with Adobe Premiere and related video software.
• Knowledge of developing websites and themes in WordPress and SharePoint systems
• Graphics design and/or editorial experience

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$32.60 - $49.00Pay Basis: Hourly

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change   
• Engage with Impact   
• Foster Innovation   
• Deliver Results  

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

• Flexible spending accounts

• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

• Relocation assistance

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

• Education assistance programs

• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.