Job Description
Job ID: 7521
Date Posted: April 20, 2026
Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Videographer to produce high-quality visual content. This role will support marketing initiatives, internal and external communications, and storytelling across the lab. The successful candidate will collaborate with multiple teams to capture, communicate, and transform complex ideas into clear, engaging, visually compelling content.
Candidates MUST submit a portfolio link in their resume or cover letter. Key Responsibilities - Plans, shoots, and edits original video content for marketing campaigns and internal communications while maintaining brand consistency
- Operates and maintains professional video, lighting, and audio equipment
- Collaborates with engineers and subject matter experts to capture and communicate complex technical processes and projects
- Develops creative concepts in partnership with internal stakeholders and brings them to life through compelling visual storytelling
- Captures and produces video content for webinars, lectures, and live events
- Supports live streaming and hybrid event production, to include setup, operation, and troubleshooting of audio/visual equipment
- Manages video projects from concept through final delivery, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met
- Organizes and maintains video assets, including raw footage, project files, and final exports
Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in film, video production, motion design, or a related field
- Professional experience in video production, with a strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality work (required for consideration)
- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and deliver high-quality video content efficiently
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external vendors
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Media Encoder, etc.)
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong storytelling skills, including experience conducting interviews and content research
- Solid understanding of video production fundamentals (composition, lighting, sound design, and editing)
- Understanding of video optimization for web, social media, and internal platforms
- Strong situational awareness demonstrated by the ability to build trust, manage expectations, and navigate complex conversations with diplomacy
- Ability to assess and meet tight deadlines, set individual priorities, and maintain flexibility when priorities shift
- Must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, or other US person
Preferred Qualifications - Experience using motion graphics and animation tools
- Knowledge of typography and graphic design best practices
- Ability to capture and edit still photography
*Salary Range - $46,000 - $96,000
- Salary commensurate on education and relevant experience
This range serves as a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as role, level, location, market conditions, and individual qualifications, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The range displayed in the job advertisement reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries across all US locations. Specific salary details for a candidate’s preferred location can be provided by the recruiter or HR manager during the hiring process.
Why Join SDL?*SDL offers competitive salaries and
a comprehensive benefits package . Visit our
Benefits Page to learn more about what we offer.
SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems and data processing, and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. Join our team of engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.
At SDL, we strive to uphold a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability. We listen with open minds, seek to understand diverse perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge, involving others, and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership, act with integrity, and be accountable. Above all, we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.
The application window for this position is expected to remain open for approximately 14 days; however, it may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.
For questions, assistance, or accommodation with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Shift work