Videographer/Photographer/Editor - Livestream Production (Hybrid)

At Houston Methodist, the Videographer/Photographer/Editor position is responsible for shooting and editing video and photography for projects that support and communicate Houston Methodist's mission, values and brand. This position 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 of the Videographer/Photographer/Editor position is to shoot and edit video and photos for Houston Methodist corporate marketing, communications, and public relations, this position will also work on projects for other Houston Methodist departments and entities as needed. The primary responsibility of this role will be either as editor or as videographer/photographer, as determined by department need.

The ideal candidate will have experience and proficiency in multi-camera, live-streamed productions and possess outstanding creative and technical problem-solving skills.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collaborates with colleagues, physicians and staff to shoot and edit videos and photographs that meet or exceed specific target objectives.

• With direction, 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 patient's stories.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides creative input as to execution of projects.

• Edits and 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.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Creates a high level of quality for visual assets.

• Creates visual assets that 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.

• Follows established safety protocols when shooting. particularly in operating room settings or other patient environments.

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 technology 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 which includes Digital Media, Photography, Journalism, Media Production/Arts, Broadcasting or Communications

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Three years' experience in videography, photography or video/photography editing

• In lieu of Bachelor's degree, five years' experience in videography, photography or video/photography editing