Assoc. Director, Video Production & Strategy
About The Position
The Associate Director, Video Strategy & Production leads the development, production, and optimization of video content across the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. The role combines hands-on production expertise with strategic vision and creative storytelling to translate the Foundation’s mission, programs, and priorities into compelling content that informs, inspires, and connects with audiences. The position is the Foundation’s sole full-time video role and sits on the MarComm team under the Associate VP for Creative Services. The role is hybrid, with a minimum of two days per week in the National office in New York City and three days per week remote, with additional in-office and/or on-set days as required. Applicants must submit a portfolio featuring storytelling videos they personally filmed and edited.
Requirements
- 7–10 years of professional video production experience, with a portfolio demonstrating strong storytelling, filming, and editing skills.
- Proven experience filming and directing senior executives, patients, physicians, and other interview subjects, including the ability to build rapport and capture authentic, engaging on-camera performances.
- Proficiency operating Canon and Sony cameras and executing basic lighting setups.
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Frame.io, with working knowledge of Adobe After Effects.
- Experience managing and optimizing YouTube channels and subchannel pages.
- Ability to tell moving, authentic stories through strong visual storytelling, including finding compelling narratives where they may not be immediately apparent.
- A balance of creative vision, strategic thinking, and hands-on execution.
- Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to navigate competing requests and priorities.
- Curiosity about emerging video formats, industry trends, and AI tools for video production.
- Current driver’s license and willingness to be the main vehicle operator in any traffic environment.
- Portfolio featuring storytelling videos personally filmed and edited.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead video strategy and production across the Foundation, ensuring content aligns with organizational goals, audience needs, and brand standards.
- Execute end-to-end video production, including filming, lighting, editing, and post-production.
- Direct and film C-suite executives, patients, physicians, and other subject matter experts, creating a comfortable on-camera environment and drawing out authentic, compelling stories.
- Develop emotionally resonant stories and bring human narratives within a brief or assignment to life.
- Identify appropriate video approaches and proactively shape requests into effective storytelling opportunities.
- Manage and optimize the Foundation’s YouTube channel and subchannel pages, including content strategy, organization, discoverability, and performance.
- Produce complex productions and manage freelance crews, including directors of photography, videographers, editors, and production assistants.
- Own production timelines and logistics for multiple video projects, including budgets.
- Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to manage competing priorities, align expectations, and deliver high-quality work on time.
- Stay current on emerging video trends, production techniques, and AI-powered tools, identifying opportunities to improve workflows, creativity, and efficiency.
- Perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
