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.
This position's work location is fully remote with occasional time on-campus in Brookline, MA. The selected candidate may only work remotely from a New England state (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI).
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Creative Storytelling & Concept Development
- 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
Production Leadership & Planning
- 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
Shooting, Editing & Post-Production
- 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.
Brand, Assets & Enablement
- 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.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s degree in videography, photography, fine arts, or related field required.
Minimum Experience:
Four+ years’ relevant experience shooting and producing required; experience in an in-house setting desirable. Digital portfolio required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 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.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
$95,900.00 - $114,600.00
