Video Writer & Producer

Western Governors University • Salt Lake City, UT

1d • $73,000 - $109,400 • Remote

About The Position

The Video Writer & Producer is a digital content production role responsible for writing and developing high-quality media assets – including scripted videos, podcasts, corporate documentaries, episodic shorts, educational and training content and promotional/PR-driven productions. This role is fundamentally a storytelling and content creation position, with the primary output being compelling, written material. The Video Writer & Producer leads the full lifecycle of digital content – from content and scripting through production, post-production and final delivery – and works collaboratively with the rest of the WGU Studios team (Operations, Production and Graphics/Design), along with internal clients and executives, subject matter experts and technical staff across the university, all to achieve exceptional results.

Requirements

• Proven ability to write, produce and lead vision for corporate, commercial, documentary, educational, training, product demo, UI, and explainer videos.
• Strong understanding of the entire video production process, including videography, photography, video editing, color-correction, audio engineering, motion graphics, animation, compositing, visual effects, and exporting final deliverables.
• High proficiency in video scripting for short-form platforms including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, as well as long-form platforms including corporate documentaries, episodic productions and leadership messages.
• Strong understanding of principles of storytelling, writing, editing, visual and interactive design, including composition, typography, layout, color, motion, and audio.
• Excellent creative leadership, editorial leadership, or experience in player/coach role managing writers or creative contributors.
• Experience working across matrixed organizations and turning executive voices into written material.
• Deep understanding of direct response principles, consumer psychology, and creative strategy for performance marketing.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret campaign data and optimize based on insights.
• Demonstrates exceptional writing ability across formats (ads, scripts, headlines, etc.) with attention to clarity, tone, and compliance.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Working knowledge of motion-graphic implementation ranging from lower thirds and descriptive titling to complex illustration, animation, character rigging, and more.
• Working knowledge of production software such as Gorilla Studio Suite, Movie Magic, Studio Binder or comparable.
• Proficient in remote workflow and project management applications.
• Proficient in project-management software such as Asana, Jira, Basecamp, ClickUp, or comparable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge exporting to a variety of distribution platforms with the appropriate video and audio formats and closed captions.
• Adaptable, self-motivated professional who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and navigates ambiguity with ease.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with a creative, solution-oriented approach to complex challenges.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities, capable of handling multiple high-priority projects and tight deadlines.
• Effective leader and collaborator with strong interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-building skills across teams and stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Film/TV Production or a related field.
• 5+ years of writing experience with an agency, in-house team, media organization or post-production studio, with a demonstrated and primary focus on scripting, editing, video-production, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience writing and producing various forms of written and visual content.
• Must have an up-to-date portfolio that demonstrates top-shelf work with a writing focus.
• Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements. Generally, equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is the discretion of the hiring manager.

Responsibilities

• Write, develop and edit video scripts across multiple formats: 2-4 column scripts, narrative scripts, promotional copy, social media stingers, creative briefs and pitch decks. Script development and copywriting are core, primary functions of this role.
• Act as the lead creative writer on scripted, unscripted, and corporate video needs.
• Lead the development of compelling narratives and story concepts for video, podcast and animation projects.
• Identify stories worth telling and champion them through the production process.
• Translate complex data, concepts, and institutional messaging into clear, engaging, and audience-appropriate content.
• Develop creative strategy informed by market trends, consumer insights, competitor messaging and campaign data.
• Proactively identify new content angles and narrative approaches.
• Partner with videographers, editors, animators, and audio engineers through the video production process.
• Implement accessibility standards for all video content, including captions and transcripts.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for process improvement, social media best practices, and platform-specific requirements.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders at all levels to ensure a smooth transition from initial concept to final deliverable.
• Review and filter creative briefs; partnering with internal clients to gather necessary information.
• Scope video and animation projects and establish key milestones with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with university leaders, employees, students, partners, and other subjects to translate complex topics into scripts and video assets.
• Manage the communication process in partnership with the studio operations teams between stakeholders, studio, and participants.
• Prioritize numerous and overlapping projects, including experience working under and meeting tight deadlines, and foster and maintain good relationships with internal and external clients, team members, and partners.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare
• health savings account and flexible spending account
• basic and voluntary life insurance
• disability coverage
• accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages
• legal and identity theft coverage
• retirement savings plan
• wellbeing program
• discounted WGU tuition
• flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual
• flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual
• 11 paid holidays
• other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave

What This Job Offers

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