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Reporting to Philanthropy Communication’s Senior Associate Director II, Creative of Philanthropy Communications, the Assistant Director, Video Production is a creative storyteller with strong production leadership instincts. This role balances narrative vision with hands-on execution, owning projects from concept through final edit. The Assistant Director serves as producer, director, and lead editor for video and motion-based storytelling that advances the Division’s mission and supports more than $300 million in annual fundraising. They collaborate closely with the Senior Associate Director II, Creative Director, Director Philanthropy Marketing Strategy, and Integrated Philanthropy Marketing, Digital Advertising, and Social teams. This role is ideal for a multimedia creative who understands how story, pacing, visuals, and sound drive emotional impact and who can confidently plan and deliver complex productions across multiple stakeholders, timelines, and evolving constraints. While some initiatives will require external production partners, this role provides creative leadership and production oversight across all video efforts.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and maintain a high-impact library of video and multimedia content for events and digital channels
Craft clear, human-centered narratives from complex and sensitive subject matter
Partner with writers, designers, and strategists to shape concepts, story arcs, scripts, and visual approaches
Apply editorial judgment to determine format, length, pacing, and platform-specific execution
Serve as producer on assigned projects, planning and executing multiple shoots across locations, formats, and audiences
Build and manage production plans including schedules, shot lists, stakeholder coordination, approvals, and logistics
Navigate changing priorities, unexpected constraints, and sensitive environments with flexibility and professionalism
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors, freelancers, and agencies to ensure creative alignment and production quality
Deliver projects on time and on budget without compromising storytelling or brand integrity
Shoot video assignments in studio and on location, often working independently or with small crews
Lead all aspects of post-production including editing, sound design, color correction, motion elements, and final delivery
Edit short-form, long-form, and modular content optimized for multiple platforms
Integrate still imagery, voiceover, music, graphics, captions, and motion to enhance storytelling and accessibility
Ensure adherence to Dana-Farber brand standards across all video and motion work
Manage video equipment, production tools, and workflows
Oversee video archives and asset organization in partnership with the Digital Assets Manager
Train and support internal staff on video best practices, including user-generated and in-house content
Act as a creative thought partner across Philanthropy Communications and Digital Marketing
Train internal staff on all aspects of video production included best practices for producing and editing user generated video as well as in-house video projects
Manage video archive
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in videography, photography, fine arts, or related field required
Four+ years’ relevant experience shooting and producing required
experience in an in-house setting desirable
Digital portfolio required
Strong storytelling instincts with the ability to balance creative vision and execution details
Advanced editing experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects) and/or Final Cut Pro
Experience with motion graphics and animated storytelling
Strong interviewing and directing skills, particularly with high-profile or sensitive subjects
Excellent organizational and production planning skills
ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Comfort working within constraints while maintaining creative quality and narrative clarity
Experience working with diverse audiences and storytellers strongly preferred
Nice to have:
experience in an in-house setting desirable
Experience working with diverse audiences and storytellers strongly preferred