FWI (FedWriters, Inc.) · 14 hours ago
Media Specialist
Oceanside, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$30.77/hr - $35.58/hr
0+ years expFWI (FedWriters, Inc.) is a recognized Top Workplace, seeking a Media Specialist to support the USMC Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch. The role involves capturing dynamic stills and videos in various environments, ensuring equipment performance, and collaborating with military personnel to creatively document test missions.
Communications InfrastructurePublishingText AnalyticsWeb Design
Responsibilities
Transporting cameras, video equipment, and necessary gear safely to various locations
Taking still photos and video in training areas, including on the AVTB Rear Area Maintenance Point (RAMP), on rugged terrain, on the beach, on the Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) and workboat in the water, during test execution
Testing, cleaning, maintaining, and repairing equipment, including microphones
Using traditional or digital cameras, along with a variety of equipment, such as tripods, filters, and flash attachments
Adjusting positions and controls of cameras and related equipment to change focus, exposure, and lighting
Observing test locations to identify potential problems, as well as filming and lighting requirements
Organizing and parsing raw footage into continuous video according to scripts or instructions
Selecting and combining shots of each scene to form a logical and smooth story
Editing films and videotapes to insert music, dialogue, and sound effects and to correct errors using editing equipment
Conferring with government personnel concerning layout or editing approaches
Editing video for production and archiving, including non-linear editing using software, such as CyberLink PowerDirector
Maintaining inventory of audio-visual equipment
Compressing, digitizing, duplicating, and storing audio and video data
Manipulating and enhancing scanned or digital images to create desired effects, using specialized software, such as Adobe Photoshop
Determining size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy
Creating designs, concepts, and sample layouts
Developing graphics and layouts for product illustrations and company logos
Transferring photographs to computers for editing, archiving, and electronic transmission
Qualification
Required
High School diploma
Up to 5 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop
The ability to lift at least 50 pounds
Preferred
Bachelor's degree is desired
Experience with multi-camera syncing/editing is desired
Experience archiving media files is desired
Experience with audio editing and mixing is desired
Experience organizing media, including editing and renaming older media files is desired
Familiarity with CyberLink PowerDirector is desired
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Plan
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off
Company
FWI (FedWriters, Inc.)
FWI (FedWriters, Inc.) is a professional writing, research, and communications company that helps government and commercial customers develop and manage a range of projects and products.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mitchell Cho
Founder and CEO
Marc Fain
Chief Revenue Officer
Recent News
Washington Technology
2025-09-03
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