We Are Hiring:
Working for Ascension is more than just a job. It’s a career where your talent and passion for delivering quality healthcare can make a difference for residents, team members, and the community.
Ascension is seeking a remote Sr. Media Specialist – Video Production to join the team.
What You Will Do:
The Sr. Media Specialist – Video Production produces and manages high-quality video projects to support Ascension System and Marketing & Communications (MarCom) efforts. Videos include internal and externally-facing content, ranging from leadership messages, program-specific stories, testimonials from patients, providers and associates, news-style programming, media VNRs, educational videos, special events highlights, and/or other content to support Ascension initiatives, programs, and events.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with video production team, Ascension MarCom colleagues and internal/external partners to capture assets for use in ongoing video storytelling
- Strong emphasis on production, field producing and script development – gathering compelling content through interviews and video shoots on location, at events and virtually
- Leads video projects from pre-production through post-production to create visually appealing and Ascension brand-aligned video content to achieve Ascension strategic goals
- Provides production leadership on site during video shoots and represents Ascension MarCom shared services team in various locations throughout the Ministry
- Collaborates and provides guidance to Ascension stakeholders including leadership, MarCom colleagues and video production partners by advising on all aspects of production and project planning (including pre-production logistics, onsite needs, post-production elements, etc.)
- Builds relationships with colleagues and collaborators as trusted video production partners
- Actively manages key video projects from initial project development (scope of work, estimate, approval, planning and execution) to delivery of finished projects and archiving.
- Collaborates with Ascension teams to assess new project requests, track existing or planned video projects and connect, share and maximize effectiveness and reach of video content
- Manages video production processes and tools to guide day-to-day video production workflow and resources including project tracking, b-roll and archival footage, music subscription, content sharing and management
- Other duties as assigned
Complexity of Work:
- Within the scope of the job, this position requires flexibility, creativity, critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, collaborative interaction with others and the ability to lead projects with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to adjust quickly to various and changing settings and work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be a team player
- Significant domestic travel (50-75%) will be required for production shoots and events
What You Will Need:
Education:
- High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate’s degree, or Bachelor’s degree required.
Work Experience:
- 1 year of experience required.
- 4 years of experience preferred.
- 2 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
Additional Preferences:
Education:
- Bachelor’s Level Degree (in communications, video production, journalism, or related field) required.
Work Experience:
- Five years minimum of video production experience (news, agency, or corporate)
- Three to five years of experience in corporate communications
- Healthcare experience preferred
- Proficiency with technology including Google Suite, Smartsheet, Dropbox, and other video file sharing tools; Experience with production equipment/software preferred (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, FinalCut Pro and/or Avid)
Why Join Our Team:
When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 150,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today.
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Ascension is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and affords equal opportunity to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.
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