The expected hiring range for this position is:
$77,600.00-$110,267.00.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
This position is not eligible for relocation assistance or sponsorship assistance.
About the Role:
Fermilab’s Office of Communication takes the lead in telling the laboratory’s story both externally and internally. We ensure that people locally, nationally, and internationally are aware of the lab’s groundbreaking science and technology. We help Fermilab employees and users communicate their news and information. We also provide communication consulting and services that help the laboratory create and sustain relationships with stakeholders and fulfill its scientific mission. We recognize that diverse audiences require diverse communication channels, so we use every resource we can to deliver Fermilab’s message, including online and print publications, social media channels, local events, video, and lab wide staff gatherings.
In order to continue to drive that activity, the Office of Communication seeks a Creative Services Specialist, Sr. who under general supervision, will produce photography, video and other media formats to advance Fermilab’s reputation and overall public awareness. The work will be performed for a variety of customers at the Laboratory.
What your day-to-day as a Photographer & Video Producer at Fermilab will look like:
- Supporting a variety of Creative Services functions including photography, video production and editing, graphics, and 2D animation.
- You will photograph people, places and key events to provide a visual record of Fermilab activities and communicate with laboratory stakeholders.
- Providing audio-visual support for live events, including video streaming, audio monitoring, and Zoom Webinar management.
- Producing and editing videos to share updates across Fermilab’s various platforms, including Fermilab’s YouTube channel and other social media channels.
- Identifying and analyzing lab visual communication and determine project objectives and priorities.
- Determining project deadlines with those requesting support and commit department resources to projects, aligned with lab priorities.
- Serving as project manager for specific projects as assigned by supervisor.
- Interfacing with video and database file servers and maintain a visual archive of photographs and videos for use by Fermilab staff, media and other key stakeholders
Skills and Attributes for Success:
- Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of experience taking professional quality studio and on-location photography of people, places, and events.
- 5+ years of experience in video production from concept through delivery, including pre-production, equipment operation, and post-production.
- Expert knowledge of with creative software including Blackmagic Resolve, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Camera Raw, and Audition.
- Ability to tell an engaging story in a visual manner.
- Experience working with YouTube and other social media platforms.
- Ability to interact with outside vendors when necessary for production and specifies requirements for the assigned projects.
- Ability to communicate and present to all levels of laboratory management both in writing and orally.
- Strong interpersonal skills and outgoing personality is advantageous.
- Ability to abide by and be responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety, and contractual regulations and practices pertinent to this position.
Please include samples or links to your work to be considered for this position, with an emphasis on videography and photography.
Work Arrangement:
Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.
- Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.
Benefits/Perks:
Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Short and Long-term disability insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Onsite day care
Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.
Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening
Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
Fermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here: https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf. If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview.
What To Expect Next:
We’ll be in touch! If your qualifications are in alignment with the position requirements, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview to learn more about your career interests and goals. In the meantime, we encourage you to check us out on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, or our About Us page.
