Video Producer

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. 

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

We're looking for a skilled, creative visual storyteller to join our team as a Video Producer. You will translate complex scientific and technical information into engaging, educational, and visually compelling video packages. As a member of the Office of Strategic Communications within the Director’s Office, you will lead all aspects of video production, from initial concept development, storyboarding, and scriptwriting to videography, interviewing, editing, and other post-production work.

This position will be filled at either the G03.2 or G03.3 level based on knowledge and related experience, as assessed by the hiring team.

This position offers a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. 

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level. 

You will

• Create short-, medium-, and long-form video packages using advanced video production tools and industry-standard best practices.
• Partner with colleagues in the Office of Strategic Communications and the Director’s Office to develop video campaigns supporting Director and executive communications.
• Partner with Office of Strategic Communications colleagues to develop video packages that complement external news releases, social media content, internal communications efforts such as Lab-wide all-hands meetings, and event coverage.
• Source and pitch compelling story ideas for video concepts by developing effective working relationships with the Laboratory’s broad and diverse programs and organizations.
• Research and write professional-quality, factually accurate scripts and storyboards that explain science and technology concepts to the public in standard journalistic style.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the G03.3 level

• Serve as a technical subject matter expert to colleagues in the Office of Strategic Communications and throughout the Laboratory.
• Create and implement Lab-wide video visual identity standards and standardized processes for requesting video support.
• Assume ownership of complex video projects with multiple and competing deadlines, and guide them through successful completion.
• Plan long-term video projects and campaigns that align with Office of Strategic Communications and Laboratory strategic communication goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in film production, English, journalism, communications, or related field, or equivalent level of progressive competence gained through a combination of work-related experience, education, and training.
• Demonstrated skill in video production tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro and other Creative Cloud tools.
• Proficient in videography, audio recording, and lighting.
• Strong storytelling ability, with preferred experience developing scripts, storyboards, production plans and translating complex topics.
• Experience planning and producing video packages on a variety of topics, including technically oriented topics. Experience developing science communication content is preferred.
• Experience meeting deadlines while handling multiple assignments, stakeholders, timelines, and review cycles.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a creative team and as a self-sufficient individual contributor.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a commitment to quality and excellence.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy, to effectively interact with all levels of LLNL, partner organizations, and the general public.

Additional qualifications at G03.3 level

• Demonstrated experience in project management and directing the efforts of others, including managing timelines, budgets, workflow processes, stakeholder management, and review processes.
• Advanced knowledge and expertise in complex video production concepts, methods, and techniques.

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience with social media management, including content scheduling platforms, current trends, and back-end analytics tools.
• Experience working in a science, engineering, technology, or national security environment.
• Experience working with or interacting with a national lab, the Department of Energy, the National Nuclear Security Administration, or other U.S. government agencies.

Pay Range

$95,820 - $117,312 Annually for the G03.2 level

$114,900 - $140,712 Annually for the G03.3 level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage.  An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.  If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.  Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. 

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

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