University of California, San Francisco is hiring: Video Producer in San Francis

Development

Full Time

83833BR

Job Summary

The Video Producer will play a key role in capturing and producing engaging video content to support the fundraising efforts at UCSF. A key member of the Advancement Communications team, this position will help highlight compelling stories of impact—focusing on donors, students, faculty, and alumni—while promoting giving campaigns, donor events, and university initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop video production skills while contributing to the university’s mission of advancing healthcare education, research, and patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Video Production: Assist in planning, filming, and editing videos that tell inspiring stories of research projects, education, and the UCSF’s healthcare impact.
• Pre-Production Coordination: Collaborate with the fundraising team to brainstorm concepts, develop storyboards, and prepare for video shoots.
• On-Site Filming: Capture footage of events, interviews, and campus activities, including donor stories, fundraising events, and alumni celebrations.
• Post-Production Editing: Edit video footage using industry-standard software, adding graphics, transitions, captions, and music to create polished final products.
• Social Media Content Creation: Format videos for social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube) to promote giving and engage donors.
• Asset Management: Edit, organize, and archive video files, ensuring easy access for future use.

The ideal candidate should have a strong and sophisticated video portfolio, and 2-5 years of agency or in-house experience. Please share your portfolio URL within your job application.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• 3+ years related work experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of technical applications to effectively direct technical staff, or personally perform technical work, including design concepts, various media, and applications.
• Knowledge and skills to advise and consult with management to ensure delivery of the desired message to the target and / or broad general audiences.
• Knowledge of location protocols and channels for communication internally and externally.
• Solid written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening and political acumen skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of video production, including cameras, lenses, lighting, audio, rigs, etc.
• Knowledge of all aspects of communications, including strategic planning for various media venues, technical aspects and requirements of various venues, and most appropriate and effective applications.
• Knowledge of the organization, its achievements, mission, vision, goals, policies, practices, infrastructure, and a strong knowledge of current affairs, and issues in higher education and/or health sciences.
• Solid skills to create, develop, and implement comprehensive long and short term strategic communications plans.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr