Our client, a major patient health education platform, is looking for a Producer/Writer to join their team in Bethesda, MD! This is a hybrid position, so only local applicants will be considered. This is 40 hours per week.
*** This begins as a 1 year contract with an opportunity to extend longer or turn into FT at any time ***
Role Summary
The Contract Video Producer/Writer will help translate complex medical information into clear, compelling, and patient-friendly content. Responsibilities may include researching topics, writing scripts, preparing for shoots, supporting production, conducting interviews, and post-producing. While prior experience with medical video writing is a plus, it is not a requirement .This role will work closely with the Studio Team, clinical Subject Matter Experts, and other internal teams to bring video projects from concept through final delivery.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Travel for shoots, client meetings, and other production needs as required
- Write and develop video scripts, including educational content, testimonials, and other video formats
- Translate complex healthcare and clinical information into clear, engaging, and accessible content for patients and caregivers
- Collaborate with clinical experts, internal stakeholders, and clients to develop accurate and impactful content
- Conduct research, prepare interview questions, and create other supporting materials
- Support content planning, including video concepts, outlines, story structure, and creative approaches
- Participate in pre-production activities, including script reviews, table reads, production planning, and shoot preparation
- Produce video shoots, including coordinating with talent, managing production details, and supporting on-set workflows as needed
- Collaborate with directors, editors, animators, and other creative team members to bring content to life
- Provide feedback and support to editors and animators during post-production
Qualifications & Skills:
- 3+ years of experience writing and producing video content
- 5+ years of experience in video content creation
- Background in video production, journalism, communications, or a related field
- While not required, experience producing content about prescription drugs or for children is a plus
- Strong scriptwriting and storytelling skills with the ability to adapt complex topics for different audiences
- Experience producing video content from concept through final delivery
- Strong understanding of video production workflows, including pre-production, production, and post-production
- Experience collaborating with subject matter experts, clients, and creative teams
- Excellent research, organizational, and project management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently while collaborating effectively with a team
- Experience creating healthcare, medical, or patient education content is a plus
- Passion for creating high-quality, human-centered content
