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Video Production Manager jobs are open across entertainment, media, advertising, and corporate sectors, at every level from coordinator to senior and director, with specializations in post-production, live event production, and branded content. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is a non-profit, volunteer-fueled organization whose mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve the quality of life for the children and adults affected by these diseases. Our work is dramatically accelerating the research process through our varied research initiatives; we also provide extensive educational and support resources for patients and their families, medical professionals, and the public. In addition, we lead federal and state-based advocacy campaigns to support medical research funding and improve patient access to care. The Foundation’s core values of compassion, integrity, leadership, collaboration, and inclusion inspire and drive every member of our highly performing team.
Position Summary:
The Associate Director, Video Strategy & Production leads the development, production, and optimization of video content across the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, combining hands-on production expertise with strategic vision and creative storytelling. This role translates the Foundation’s mission, programs, and priorities into compelling video content that informs, inspires, and connects with audiences. The ideal candidate is a skilled storyteller, strategic thinker, and collaborative partner who can anticipate needs, balance competing stakeholder priorities, and identify emerging video and AI tools to enhance production and impact. This role sits on our MarComm team under the Associate VP for Creative Services. It is the sole full-time video role within the Foundation.
Applicants must submit a portfolio featuring storytelling videos they personally filmed and edited.
This role is hybrid: A minimum of 2 days/week in the National office in New York City and 3 days/week remote with additional days in-office and/or on set as required.
Essential Functions & 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, recognizing and bringing to life the human narratives within a brief or assignment.
- Think creatively and strategically to identify the right video approach, proactively shaping 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. Experience managing freelance crews, including DPs, videographers, editors, and production assistants.
- Own full production timeline and logistics of multiple video projects, including budget.
- 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.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- 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, with 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 a working knowledge of Adobe After Effects.
- Experience managing and optimizing YouTube channels and subchannel pages.
- Demonstrated 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.
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Must hold a current driver’s license and be willing to be main vehicle operator in any traffic environment.
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is a non-profit, volunteer-fueled organization whose mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve the quality of life for the children and adults affected by these diseases. Our work is dramatically accelerating the research process through our varied research initiatives; we also provide extensive educational and support resources for patients and their families, medical professionals, and the public. In addition, we lead federal and state-based advocacy campaigns to support medical research funding and improve patient access to care. The Foundation’s core values of compassion, integrity, leadership, collaboration, and inclusion inspire and drive every member of our highly performing team.
Position Summary:
The Associate Director, Video Strategy & Production leads the development, production, and optimization of video content across the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, combining hands-on production expertise with strategic vision and creative storytelling. This role translates the Foundation’s mission, programs, and priorities into compelling video content that informs, inspires, and connects with audiences. The ideal candidate is a skilled storyteller, strategic thinker, and collaborative partner who can anticipate needs, balance competing stakeholder priorities, and identify emerging video and AI tools to enhance production and impact. This role sits on our MarComm team under the Associate VP for Creative Services. It is the sole full-time video role within the Foundation.
Applicants must submit a portfolio featuring storytelling videos they personally filmed and edited.
This role is hybrid: A minimum of 2 days/week in the National office in New York City and 3 days/week remote with additional days in-office and/or on set as required.
Essential Functions & 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, recognizing and bringing to life the human narratives within a brief or assignment.
- Think creatively and strategically to identify the right video approach, proactively shaping 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. Experience managing freelance crews, including DPs, videographers, editors, and production assistants.
- Own full production timeline and logistics of multiple video projects, including budget.
- 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.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- 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, with 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 a working knowledge of Adobe After Effects.
- Experience managing and optimizing YouTube channels and subchannel pages.
- Demonstrated 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.
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Must hold a current driver’s license and be willing to be main vehicle operator in any traffic environment.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in video production manager jobs.
- 5 or more years of video production experience with at least 2 in a supervisory role
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or comparable editing and motion software
- Experience managing production budgets and coordinating crew scheduling end to end
- Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to deliver on deadline
- Bachelor's degree in film, communications, media production, or a related field
- Familiarity with studio equipment, lighting rigs, and on-set safety protocols
Tips for Your Video Production Manager Job Search
Tailor your reel to each sector
A reel built for agency work emphasizes fast turnaround and brand alignment, while one targeting entertainment studios should lead with narrative projects. Cut a sector-specific version before applying rather than sending the same reel everywhere.
Quantify production scale on your resume
Hiring managers want to see budget size, crew count, and deliverable volume, not just titles held. Replace vague bullets with specifics like crew size managed or number of concurrent productions you oversaw at once.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists video production manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your tools
Job listings that specify Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid, or DaVinci Resolve signal the production workflow you will inherit. Prioritize openings where you already know the stack so your first interview answer on tooling lands with authority.
Prepare a production postmortem story
Interviewers for manager-level roles consistently ask how you handled a production that went off-schedule or over budget. Have one honest, specific example ready that shows your decision-making process and what you changed afterward.
Negotiate deliverables scope, not just salary
Video production manager offers often underspecify how many simultaneous productions you will own. Ask for a written breakdown of expected output volume and team size before accepting, so scope creep does not erode the role after you start.
Video Production Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most video production managers?
The companies hiring the most video production managers right now include Meridial, Amazon, and QTS, with the largest share of openings in Massachusetts, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is particularly concentrated in corporate media teams and large advertising agencies.
How many video production manager jobs are remote?
About 61% of video production manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's mix of on-set and post-production responsibilities. Post-production oversight and content strategy work are the sub-areas most commonly offered remotely, while roles involving live shoots, studio management, or on-location coordination typically require an in-person presence.
How do you become a video production manager?
Start by building hands-on production experience as a coordinator, producer, or editor so you understand every stage of a shoot and post workflow. Move into supervising small crews, then take on budget ownership and scheduling responsibilities. Build a portfolio of completed projects that shows range across formats, and develop fluency in project management tools used by production teams.
Can you get hired as a video production manager with little experience?
Getting hired at the manager level with limited experience is competitive, but it is possible if you can demonstrate that you have led at least one production from pre-production through delivery, even on a small scale. Freelance projects, internal promotions from coordinator roles, and producing content for a brand's social channels can all serve as proof of readiness. Focus your applications on smaller companies or in-house teams where the role is broader and hiring criteria are more flexible.
What does the video production manager interview process look like?
Most video production manager interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your production background and reel. A second round typically involves a panel with a creative director or department head who will ask you to walk through a past project in detail. Some employers add a practical exercise, such as building out a production schedule or reviewing a mock budget. Final rounds often include a conversation about team management style and how you handle competing deadlines.
Where can I find and apply to video production manager jobs?
You can find and apply to video production manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, industry background, and preferred work format, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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