Audiovisual Specialist - U.S. Coast Guard

Job Type Full-time Description

 Overview: Vistra seeks an Audiovisual Specialist to support the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Governmental Public Affairs (CG-092). The specialist will plan, produce, edit, and deliver professional videos, audio recordings, and photography on USCG topics and initiatives. Responsibilities span the full multimedia lifecycle—from concept, scriptwriting, and storyboarding to filming, sound/lighting design, motion graphics, animation, and post-production. The role includes producing broadcast-quality video and podcast content; ensuring 508 compliance, licensing, and consent documentation; and maintaining organized, searchable media archives. The specialist will also manage equipment, support photo shoots and image editing, and prepare content for web, print, and social media. All work must meet legal, regulatory, and branding requirements while incorporating client feedback and maintaining high standards of quality and storytelling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serves as videographer, still photographer, podcast audio producer and digital media editor for a variety of communication products. 
• Products include external communication videos; video news stories; videography and photography of special events, conferences, symposiums and community activities and technical assistance and training videos. 
• Establishes requirements for multimedia projects based on the customer’s objectives, arranges for the recording of required media onsite, such as B-roll and interviews with subject matter experts, and oversees products to completion. 
• Provides multimedia support for digital media using appropriate software, including, but not limited to, Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator and After Effects. 
• Prepares digital media through various communication outlets, including web and social media. Responsible for story development and conducting video interviews. Visual communications will be in accordance with appropriate branding and editorial style guides. 
• Responsible for consistently upgrading and maintaining technical skills and capabilities in the application of digital media technologies and software.

Requirements

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism, video production or related communication field from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of related experience; OR
• A Master’s degree in broadcast journalism, video production or related communication field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of related experience; 
• Five (5) years of directly relevant multimedia experience involving frequent, high-level technical and time-critical needs in the visual marketing, media and public information service areas. 
• Experience in delivering projects with specific results and deadlines. 
• Effective interpersonal skills and oral and writing skills, as well as project management abilities. 
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite 
• Must be proficient in developing motion graphics, operating digital cameras and other audiovisual recording equipment and using digital media editing software.

About Vistra: Vistra Communications, doing business as Vistra and Vistra Federal Solutions, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Tampa, FL with an office in Springfield, VA providing professional support serviced to Defense, Federal, and Civilian Agencies. Approximately 25% of our “team member” employees work in the National Capital Region, providing communications, outreach, and organizational transformation services to our public sector customers. Vistra provides medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, Paid Time Off, Parental and Bereavement Leave, and Professional Development, among other benefits.