Multimedia Storytelling Specialist

Application window closes 4 Nov 2026.

About the role

Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year.

The Multimedia Storytelling team creates video, written, and multimedia content that highlights the experiences of patients, customers, employees, and subject matter experts across the organization. This team partners closely with Communications, Marketing, and business stakeholders to develop authentic stories that inform, engage, and inspire internal and external audiences.

This role is based onsite at Medtronic Operational Headquarters (OHQ) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The position supports content capture in studio, office, event, and field environments and may require travel to film interviews, gather footage, and support productions.

Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and develop story concepts featuring patients, customers, employees, and subject matter experts.
• Conduct interviews that uncover authentic experiences, insights, and narratives while building trust with participants.
• Develop interview guides, story outlines, scripts, and supporting content for multiple communication channels.
• Capture high-quality video and audio using professional cameras, lighting, and audio equipment.
• Manage all phases of content production, including planning, field production, post-production, review, and asset organization.
• Edit video content for internal communications, websites, social media, events, and marketing initiatives.
• Enhance content with graphics, music, sound design, and motion elements while maintaining brand and technical standards.
• Support live, virtual, and hybrid events through production coordination, run-of-show development, speaker preparation, and execution support.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 6+ years OR Associate's Degree and 4+ years OR Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years of experience in journalism, storytelling, video production, content creation, or communications.
• Experience conducting interviews and developing human-centered stories.
• Experience operating professional video, lighting, and audio production equipment.
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro or equivalent video editing software.
• Experience managing multiple content projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Production, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• Experience interviewing patients, customers, or individuals sharing personal experiences.
• Experience creating content for social media, digital platforms, and multi-channel communications.
• Experience supporting live, virtual, or hybrid event productions.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, motion graphics, photography, lighting, or audio production.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates are encouraged to provide samples of work (portfolio reel) with application.
• For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
• Physical demands: regularly required to be independently mobile, interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
• U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above. Roles below Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at time of hire and for duration of employment.

Pay

Salary range (U.S., excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California): $61,600.00 - $92,400.00 per year. This position is eligible for the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location.

Benefits

Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Benefits for regular employees working 20+ hours per week include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)

Benefits available to all regular employees:

• Incentive