Combat Videographer

The Combat Videographer conceptualizes, plans, acquires and produces motion imagery products using digital video cameras and editing equipment. These products support communication to internal, domestic and international audiences; commanders’ information requirements; and all other operations, garrison, training, and recruiting requirements. Typical duties include, but are not limited to: planning in order to meet communication/operational end state; developing a story board; acquiring video in studio, field, and combat environments using the principles of video composition; selecting and editing motion imagery; writing scripts; using closed captioning, audio, graphics, and special effects; tailoring products for different audiences and mediums (print, broadcast, audio visual, web-based, social media, face-to-face, etc.); broadcasting; supporting news media queries and escorts; supporting community engagement programs; executing marketing programs for recruiting; supporting administrative videography, legal, investigation, and combat documentation; digitizing and rendering video; conducting visual and electronic quality control; transmitting and archiving; performing equipment inspections and preventive maintenance.