Corporate Medical Video Producer / Field Producer / Writer (B2B/Medical and Health, Contract to Full-Time)

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST. ** 1) DO NOT USE EASY APPLY- we can't turn it off but we will not review Easy Apply applications. 2) Please only apply to the gmail if you have corporate AND medical / science experience + field producing with heavy interviewing, and mention these high up in your cover letter. 3) We are heavily favoring Southern California applicants right now, though we may come back to other locations at a later date. 4) Please follow the "how to apply" instructions. We care about the details, please show us you do, too.

How to Apply:

Email us at AuthenticaCareers@gmail.com with the following: 

(Mandatory) Wow us with a succinct cover letter that showcases your writing skills, including:

• Why this position interests you / why you are a standout candidate
• How your experience is relevant to the stated qualifications
• Salary requirements 
• Links to examples of work and your writing, along with description of your role on the project.
• Bonus: provide footage of an un-edited interview so we can get a feel for your interviewing style. 

Award-winning B2B creative video agency specializing in health is seeking an experienced writer/field producer/interviewer who is inspired by our focus on helping patients get access to the life-changing medical innovations they need, through authentic, engaging video storytelling. 

You Are… 

• Curious and driven, with a genuine desire for learning, especially in the areas of science, medicine, disease states and human emotion.

• Friendly and warm, an empathetic people-person by nature.

• Motivating master of persuasive influence.

• Stimulating written and verbal communicator.

• Enjoy having multiple priorities, juggling and multitasking; discerning which to focus on first.

• Respectful of processes and regulations, but bold enough to know when to advocate tactfully for the sake of the project.

• Driven by a “do it right” mindset with a high bar for excellence; thorough and detail oriented.

• Flexible and growth oriented, open minded about new ways of doing things.

What You’ll Do… 

You’ll produce inspiring interview-driven stories about people impacted by life-changing medical technology—for audiences of employees, clinicians and patients. Our big hairy audacious goal: through our video storytelling, we’ll help patients get access to 150 life-changing treatments by 2034, improving quality of life around the world.

Story Development and Pre-Production Planning

• Story development research, becoming an expert on your assigned content, clearly understanding the marketing and communications objectives.

• Developing creative treatments.

• Writing pre-scripts from pre-interview transcripts and developing visual/shot lists. 

• Crafting/editing interview-driven scripts.

• Maintaining organized project documentation/communication with project and client teams. 

• Collaborating on development of project and shooting schedules.

Interviewing, Field Producing and Directing 

• Effective interviewing: guiding and coaching on-set interviewees at all levels (employees, executives, patients and clinicians) to achieve messaging objectives, even when unexpected answers arise.

• Field producing and directing. On-location crew management and client relations.

• After-hours work and out of town travel for national and international shoots—a flexible schedule is required to accommodate.

Post-Production and Edit Supervision 

• Prepping projects for edit, including reviewing transcripts, developing paper cuts with b-roll/visuals, and music selection.

• Edit supervision and directing the development of motion graphics.

• Managing assets within the Microsoft ecosystem.

• Responsibility for quality standards of all deliverables.

What You Bring… (Mandatory Qualifications) 

• 5+ years experience writing, field producing, directing and interviewing, supervision of small documentary-style crews. 

• Demonstrated history of writing/producing high-quality interview-driven videos.

• 5+ years of relevant experience at an agency, production company or in a marketing environment, creatively solving clients’ communication challenges. 

• 2+ years experience in a client facing role. 

• Ability to research and quickly grasp sophisticated business and medical concepts, and effectively translate them for a broader audience.  

• History of successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously, with the ability to anticipate and problem solve potential hurdles. 

• Demonstrated history of career growth, recognition and advancement. 

• Writing samples showing mastery of crafting soundbites to create a story. 

• BA/BS degree or higher.

• High-level computer literacy, enthusiasm for new technology and software. 

• High-level mastery of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel. Experience with Microsoft Teams or other collaboration/project management software. Comfortable with Apple/Mac computers. 

Bonus Qualifications (Preferred but not required)… 

• Based in Southern California.

• Master’s degree or advanced education in a specialty that required high level research and analytical skills.

• Experience pitching creative concepts, developing video budgets and schedules, managing project scope, researching and securing production resources.

• Experience producing for—or working in—a highly regulated industry such as healthcare, medicine, banking, or other.  

• Experience developing video content for patient, clinical or internal/employee audiences. 

What We Offer… 

• Contract to full-time opportunity with demonstrated ability. 

• Fully-remote position with a small but mighty team.

• Opportunity for advancement.

• Comprehensive training in the Authentica Way of producing.

• EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) structure.

• With conversion to full-time employment status, we offer a comprehensive benefit package.

• Competitive compensation.

• Salary: $90,000 with eligibility for bonus.

• Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and compensation may vary based on individual qualifications, skill level, experience and competencies.

Who We Are… 

• We’re an established B2B creative video agency specializing in top tier, story-based video content for the healthcare, pharmaceutical and medical device field.

• We provide high level client service that begins with innate curiosity and a thirst for knowledge that results in award-winning, effective content.

• Clients value the Authentica partnership because we go deep — making their goals our own, building expertise in the treatments, technology and supporting science, to develop powerful stories that engage audiences. 

• We’ve been recognized with over 200 awards for our work.

Job Type: 

Contract with path to full-time W2 employment/benefits for the right candidate. 

Working Hours: 

Monday – Friday, 9:30 - 6:30PM PST, with occasional evening or weekend hours as required. If you are in a time zone other than Pacific, you must be willing to work Pacific or Mountain hours. 

Location: 

This position is primarily remote. West coast / Southern California based applicants preferred. 

Thank you for exploring Authentica Media as the next chapter in your career. We can't wait to meet you!