Senior Writer, Producer and Video Editor ( Philanthropy focus )

Mission Statement 

The mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

The primary purpose of this Senior TV Writer / Producer / Video Editor position is to develop strategy for and produce videos to support the content needs of the Philanthropy division as well as the rest of the organization, as time permits. This job requires research/information gathering, development of concept, video scripting, coordination of production, video shooting, editing and outcome measurement. 

The ideal candidate will have experience conducting interviews to gather information for news stories, along with professional video editing experience. A strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud is essential for this role.  Additionally, the candidate must be based in or around the Houston area to ensure close proximity for collaboration and traveling to on-site events as needed.

Key Functions

Video Producing/Project Management: 

• Provides strategic counsel and acts as producer, videographer and editor for videos to support the Philanthropy division’s content needs, including donor communications, web, social media, external publications, etc.
• Supports the content needs of MD Anderson, as time permits.
• Manages all video strategy, pre-planning, production and post-production activities.
• Includes proposals, creative briefs, budget, logistics, research, scripting, schedule, staffing, filming, professional talent, graphics, music, editing, approvals, distribution and metrics reporting.
• Participates in client meetings to ascertain goals/needs and develops a strategy and production plan/proposal/distribution plan to meet them.
• Coordinates all production activities to ensure efficiency and compliance with project goals, objectives, and budgetary parameters, as appropriate.
• Obtains necessary approvals and releases.
• Operates video cameras and film content based on project/staffing needs and requirements.
• Handle scheduling to assign additional production roles, equipment and locations, as needed.
• Manages the work of outside production staff or agencies, as needed.
• Collaborates with Institutional Affairs colleagues to ensure projects align with organizational priorities, brand messaging and editorial and style standards. 
  
  

Writing/Editing:

• Writes video scripts, speaking points, key messages, interview questions, video titles and descriptions, etc., supporting fundraising and reporting initiatives of the Philanthropy division, as well as content supporting the rest of the organization as time permits.
• Conducts research necessary to assure content accuracy.
• Writes scripts and content according to established professional standards for aesthetics, communication and instructional design with suggestions for presentation visualizations and style within the parameters of the project proposal and budget.
• Revises scripts and content as necessary.
• Clear, consistent writing and editing in all work products.
• Command of Associated Press, broadcast and MD Anderson editorial standards.
• Proactively tracks down story ideas.

Videography and Video Editing: 

• Serves as editor and contributing videographer for all projects supporting the Philanthropy division, as well as projects supporting the rest of the organization as time permits.
• Produces a finished product consistent with requirements, including music selection, digital effects, chroma key, graphic design and motion graphics, etc.
• Performs technical operations of the video editing software during post-production.
• Adheres to departmental standards of quality control, file organization, mastering, and archiving of all projects.
• Stays abreast of industry trends and best practices and applies them to projects and work product.
• Works with customers and colleagues to distribute content through appropriate organizational channels.
• As a member of Strategic Communications, provides counsel to colleagues and customers regarding content strategy, development and relevant distribution methods. 
  
  

Measurement: Tracks and analyzes success of projects, provides status reports and identifies as well as solves potential problems.

Other duties as assigned