Video Producer II (Hybrid)

American Medical Association • Chicago, IL

36d • $74,160 - $98,318 • Hybrid

About The Position

The American Medical Association (AMA) is seeking a Video Producer II for their Marketing & Membership Experience team. This is a hybrid role based in Chicago, IL, requiring three days a week in the office. The primary function of this role is to produce visually compelling videos, including short documentaries, narrative segments, YouTube videos, and social media content, transforming health information into engaging material for patients and the public.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in filmmaking, digital media production, journalism, or similar communication field required
• Minimum 3+ years of video production experience required
• Strong background in YouTube and social media video production, and video storytelling; experience as a video journalist, visual journalist, documentary filmmaker, or science communicator preferred
• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Media Encoder. Familiarity with MS Office programs (particularly PowerPoint)
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills required. Experience working on team-based projects/portfolio work (with script writers, directors, etc.) preferred
• Conceptual thinker who can develop and execute creative ideas in effective digital content areas (video, animation & audio) required
• Ability to work in changing, fast-paced environment with proven ability to meet deadline required
• Self-starter who is comfortable working on multiple complex projects simultaneously required
• Detail-oriented, versatile, and creative professional with excellent organizational skills required

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Descript software and digital media publishing platforms (e.g., Libsyn, Simplecast, YouTube, and Brightcove) a plus

Responsibilities

• Craft stories into captivating digital compositions, combining interview clips, sound effects, music, text, and visuals, as needed
• Edit and/or write scripts and questions and structure audio and video interviews into compelling narratives
• Produce and edit a variety of patient focused videos for different platforms including YouTube and Social Media
• Assist with pre-production, production, and postproduction for external production partners
• Collaborate as part of a cross-functional team consisting of copywriters, video manager, and project leads
• Participate in brainstorming sessions within the creative team as well as with external production partners
• Provide fresh, thoughtful, creative ideas to engage viewers

Benefits

• Employees are also eligible to participate in an incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level