Media Relations Video Specialist - Full-time, Days

The salary range for this position is $31.86 - $49.38 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

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Description

The Media Relations Video Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine (NM), adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Media Relations Video Specialist plays a key role in the planning, direction and finishing of video production projects for the media relations team in support of key clinical services, hospitals and health system activities. Working closely with media relations leadership, this individual must have the ability to plan, prep, shoot and complete videos for external media channels, including b-roll packages, interview clips, Q&As, social media video content, press conferences, trending news, etc. 

Responsibilities:

• Supports the health system’s strategic plan and organizational goals by leveraging video to promote new programs, service enhancements, and clinical experts in specified clinical areas for use by news media, social media, b-roll packages, etc.
• Strong project management skills needed, including:
  • Experience working with team members to identify clear project specifications and objectives
  • Successfully use appropriate video equipment to obtain specifications of video projects.
  • Direct or assist with video shoots, participate in editing and finishing video projects through completion including sound, titles, color and effects.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
• Responsible for making sure that materials he/she produces adhere to department quality standards, HIPAA privacy laws, and, when applicable, IRB standards for promoting clinical research.

Qualifications

Required:

• 3 to 5 years of video directing and finishing video projects.
• Experience managing multiple projects in varying stages of completion.
• Video/film production experience a must.
• Experience in Premiere Pro.
• Experience in After Effects very helpful.
• Ability to operate under media deadlines and have flexibility for filming afterhours.  
• Strong writing skills and understanding of Associated Press style.
• Prior experience in directing, utilizing technology (cameras), lighting, sounds and finishing.
• Ability to collaborate with a wide range of clients and cross-functional partners.

Preferred:

• Experience in a healthcare setting
• Experience with still photography

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.