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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 specialist jobs.
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or DaVinci Resolve
- Portfolio or reel demonstrating end-to-end video production work
- Experience with lighting, camera operation, and on-set production
- Ability to edit, color grade, and deliver broadcast or web-ready video
- Bachelor's degree in film, media production, communications, or a related field
- Experience with motion graphics and basic audio mixing or sound design
Tips for Your Video Production Specialist Job Search
Tailor your reel to each role
A generic portfolio hurts more than it helps. When applying to a corporate video role, lead with internal communications or product demos. For a media company, front your narrative or documentary work. Matching your reel to the employer's output tells hiring managers you understand their format.
List software versions on your resume
Hiring managers for video production specialist roles screen for specific tools: Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, Final Cut Pro. Listing the software alone isn't enough. Include the version you use daily so the team knows you won't need ramp-up time on their current pipeline.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists video production specialist 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 specialty
Job titles vary widely: some employers post for video editors, others for content producers or multimedia specialists. Search the core phrase plus your specialization, such as motion graphics or post-production, to surface roles that match your actual skill set rather than sifting through mismatched listings.
Prepare a technical walkthrough for interviews
Many video production specialist interviews include a portfolio review where the interviewer asks you to narrate your editing decisions, color grading choices, or audio mix rationale. Walk through one project end to end before your interview so you can answer questions about your process without hesitation.
Negotiate deliverable scope, not just salary
When you receive an offer, ask for a clear list of expected deliverable types and volume per week. Video production workloads vary enormously by employer, and scope creep is common in this role. Getting output expectations in writing before you accept protects you from unsustainable revision cycles later.
Video Production Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most video production specialists?
The most active employers for video production specialists right now are Meridial, Blain's Farm and Fleet, and QTS, and the most openings are in Massachusetts, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is spread across corporate marketing teams, media companies, and education and healthcare organizations building internal content operations.
How many video production specialist jobs are remote?
About 61% of video production specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by specialization. Post-production editing, motion graphics, and content review roles are the most remote-friendly, while positions involving on-site shoots, live events, or studio work are almost always in-person or hybrid.
How do you become a video production specialist?
Start by building hands-on experience with industry-standard editing software and camera equipment, either through a media production degree program, community college courses, or self-directed projects. Build a reel that shows your range across editing, color, and audio. Freelance work, internships at production companies, and in-house content roles at mid-size organizations are all common entry points that lead to full-time video production specialist positions.
Can you get hired as a video production specialist without much experience?
Yes, employers in corporate marketing, nonprofits, and education often hire video production specialists with limited professional experience if your reel demonstrates competence with the tools they use. Focus on building a portfolio with real projects, even self-initiated ones, and apply to roles that list preferred rather than required years of experience. Contract and part-time roles are also practical ways to build a verifiable work history in production.
What does the video production specialist interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen to assess your background and software familiarity. A portfolio or reel review follows, often with a walkthrough where you explain your creative and technical decisions on a specific project. Some employers include a skills test, such as a short edit or a timed motion graphics task. Final rounds typically involve meeting the broader creative or marketing team and discussing workflow, turnaround expectations, and collaboration style.
Where can I find and apply to video production specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to video production specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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