At Houston Methodist, the Sr. Videographer/Photographer/Editor is responsible for leading selected projects and providing guidance on projects to more junior videographers/photographers/editors. Also serves as a role model and mentor to more junior team members. This role is also responsible for shooting and/or editing more complex video and photography for projects that support and communicate Houston Methodist's mission, values and brand. As part of this role, the incumbent will work as one or more of the following on most projects: video editor, photo editor, motion graphics artist, teleprompter operator, sound engineer, videographer, and/or photographer. While the primary responsibility is to shoot and edit video and photos for Houston Methodist Hospital corporate marketing, communications, and public relations, the Sr. Videographer/Photographer Editor will also lead and work on projects for other Houston Methodist departments and entities as needed. The primary responsibility of this role will be either leading the editing or the shooting of videographer/photographer projects as determined by department need.
People Essential Functions
Serves as the primary resource/subject matter expert to other videographers in shooting and editing of videos and photographs that meet or exceed specific target objectives
Independently interacts and collaborates frequently with high-level Houston Methodist executives, board members, department chairs, physicians, directors and managers during video/photo shoots; displays highest level of professionalism during such interactions
Interacts with patients showing compassion and sensitivity; ensures the integrity of the patients' stories
Trains and mentors more junior team members to ensure quality deliverables, and works with and guides outside vendors, when needed
Service Essential Functions
Provides creative input as to execution of projects and frequently serves as lead on selected projects and independently edits and shoots videos and photographs that meet or exceed specific target objectives and advance the goals of the client and Houston Methodist
Provides/distributes videos and photographs produced in specified formats to colleagues, physicians and staff in response to requests and project requirements
Provides creative approval as needed for internal and outsourced projects, ensuring they are of sufficient quality and within Houston Methodist's brand standard
Quality/Safety Essential Functions
Reviews the work of other videographers and ensures a high level of quality for visual assets
Serves as a brand ambassador, ensuring visual assets adhere to and advance brand standard
Protects patient privacy by obtaining written consent and ensures final products do not display protected patient information and identity
Finance Essential Functions
Maximizes productivity and quality in order to minimize need for outside vendors.
Growth/Innovation Essential Functions
Proactively finds solutions to technical, creative, and process challenges
Creates and edits unique and creative visual assets that maximize audience engagement while leveraging traditional techniques
Seeks out and applies new and current knowledge of visual media and technology and techniques; encourages other videographers to enhance knowledge and techniques
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Radio-Television-Film or related field required. Related field to include Digital Media, Photography, Journalism, Media Production/Arts, Broadcasting or Communications.
Work Experience
With bachelor's degree, 5 years experience in videography, photography or video/photography editing is required
In lieu of Bachelor's degree, 8 years experience in videography, photography or video/photography editing is required.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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