LEAD AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION SPECIALIST
Defense Media Activity is hiring for the position of LEAD AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION SPECIALIST in Fort Meade, Maryland, United States. It is listed as a full-time, senior position.
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Defense Media Activity is hiring for the position of LEAD AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION SPECIALIST in Fort Meade, Maryland, United States. It is listed as a full-time, senior position.
The advert names procurement as a skill for this role.
The listing gives the pay as $102,415 - $133,142 per year.
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Dev Global Jobs found this job on USAJobs on Nov 5, 2026; applications close on Nov 19, 2026.
- Employer
- Defense Media Activity
- Location
- Fort Meade, Maryland, United States
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level (from the title)
- senior
- Pay
- $102,415 - $133,142 per year
- Found
- Nov 5, 2026 on USAJobs
- Closes
- Nov 19, 2026
- Employer text
- 454 words, about 2 min to read
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This job's listed pay is 35% above the benchmark.
Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025
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About the role
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You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Researching, writing, producing, and voicing radio productions for multiple radio formats; Branding, promotions, marketing, imaging and creative production campaigns; Redirecting programming and resources during contingencies, natural disasters, and/or U.S. military actions; Creating format playlists, clocks, branding campaigns, and other elements as required; Operating digital audio automation and routing systems.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1071 series. Education Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- photography, radio or television production, motion picture production, or other fields related to the position.
Advanced training in a vocational school, technical institute, or art institute above the high school level in one of the fields listed above is creditable as general experience on a month-for-month basis. OR Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience in the actual type of work for which application is made. Unpaid experience is creditable, provided the work done was of a quality level and demonstrated the ability required for the position.
This includes work directly connected with the production aspects of the field(s) of the position to be filled.
As a LEAD AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION SPECIALIST at the GS-1071-12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Provides direction and oversight on media production matters. Responsible for day-to-day planning and execution of live, field/remote, and studio produced television and audio-visual products, as assigned, created at DMA.
Directs and manages live and field produced television broadcasting/recording, studio and control room facilities and the associated equipment assets at a level equal to that of major networks in the commercial broadcast television industry. Manage operations and allocation and execution of funding IAW DMA and DoD policy. Manage large inventory records and utilizes asset management software and systems to maintain property control over inventory IAW industry, DoD policy, and DMA standards.
Prepares procurement packages for the Production Services Division for television and audio-visual services and equipment. Develops, establishes and communicates performance standards; provides team members with the tools, training and authority they need to be successful in their jobs and holds them accountable for their performance. Understands, determines and oversees the transmissions and routes of live and pre-recorded products from source to destination.
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