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Question: I would just like to know if there are any jobs federal/state that hires Video Production majors?

Answer: http://www.ccr.gov

Get yourself registered. I’ve looked at the listings, and there are some video projects. The size ($ amount) of the project determines if they have to list it for bids. Otherwise, the office just picks a service provider.

The first rule is that neither companies nor governments hire people. PEOPLE hire people. Period. So if you want to get government contract work, you need to meet the people IN government who have the authority to hire you.

Like all business, it’s all about personal relationships. When one producer trusts you, they recommend you to others.

Expect some agony when you know you can do a great job on a particular subject – but the rules say they have to put it out for open bid and some knucklehead bids foolishly low not understanding little things like margins, overhead and a sustainable business model.

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2 Comments »

  • Micah said:

    Yes! Search for “Series: 1071″ or “Job Title: Audio Visual Production Specialist” on http://www.usajobs.gov

    Search often since jobs usually expire a week or two after listing and http://www.usajobs.gov tends to be feast or famine – sometimes there are a lot of jobs and sometimes there aren’t.

    Here are some tips for you:

    When you find a job that you like, create a fake account and start the application so you can get all of the questions from the application questionnaire. Then print out your fake application and make sure that you represent each of the question areas on your resume. A Federal resume is different than a civilian resume – it’s okay if it is long. The person who evaluates your resume on the first round will not understand the technical aspects of the job so make sure that your resume matches the questionnaire/application questions. Then, with your updated awesome resume, log in to your real account and apply for the position – rating yourself somewhat liberally (don’t embellish to the point that you are being dishonest but make sure that you represent yourself in the best light possible). Lastly, save your completed application; if you get an interview you will want to study the questions from the application.

    Good luck!

  • Yamadog said:

    Heck, the whole govt is getting into the real time arena. Control centers are what powers govt. everything else is basically IT, production, direction, and results.

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