Senior Video Editing Specialist

At UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, the Senior Editing Specialist supports the Video Services department by producing high-quality video content that advances organizational communication objectives across digital, social, internal, and external media platforms. The role serves primarily as an editor with expertise in visual storytelling, post-production, and content optimization, while also collaborating with stakeholders to deliver engaging video content and supporting production activities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Video Editing & Post-Production
  • Serves as editor for assigned projects and produces finished products consistent with project requirements and organizational standards.
  • Performs non-linear video editing and post-production activities including story development, pacing, graphics integration, color correction, audio enhancement, captioning, and final delivery.
• Video Project Management & Directing
  • Actively participates and contributes during pre-production and planning meetings with colleagues and customers.
  • Assists with project planning, production scheduling, resource coordination, and development of creative approaches that support project goals.
  • Directs and supports assigned productions as needed, including coordination of talent, crew, studio, and location activities.
  • Provides guidance on shot composition, visual storytelling, lighting, audio capture, and production execution to ensure acquisition of content necessary to support project objectives and post-production requirements.
  • Collaborates with project stakeholders to balance creative, technical, and logistical considerations while maintaining alignment with project goals, schedules, and communication objectives.
• Videography & Production Support
  • Serves as videographer for assigned projects as needed.
  • Supports studio and location productions through camera operation, audio capture, lighting setup, and acquisition of interviews, b-roll, and supplemental footage.
• Performs additional responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education
  • Required: Bachelor's Degree in Radio/TV/Film, English, Journalism, or Communications.
  • Preferred: Master's degree with major in Digital Media, Radio/TV/Film, or related field.
• Work Experience
  • Required: Five years of experience in electronic news gathering (ENG) and/or video and film production with an emphasis on concept development, directing, and supervising professional staff.
  • Required: Direct experience with set design, lighting, shot composition, camera operations, and post-production non-linear editing.
  • May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one-to-one basis.
• Licenses and Certifications
  • Required: Valid and current Texas driver's license with a minimum of three years of verifiable driving history. With less than three years of driving history but a minimum of one year, a waiver may be requested.
  • Upon Hire and Required: Good driving record as verified with the Department of Transportation.

Skills

• Professional video editing expertise and hands-on experience with video production.
• Ability to effectively plan, shoot, and capture compelling, high-quality video content.
• Ten years of experience in video production with an emphasis on video editing, post-production, project management, and directing is preferred.
• Local to the Houston or surrounding areas; must be available to attend events and productions in person.

Pay

Minimum $68,500 - Midpoint $85,500 - Maximum $102,500

Schedule

Monday - Friday. Flexibility will be required for occasional weekend events as needed.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

This position may require routine reviews and screening to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure.