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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. 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. Video Services is responsible for creating compelling visual content through advanced editing, post-production, creative consultation, and production support.
The Senior Editing Specialist serves primarily as an editor with expertise in visual storytelling, post-production, and content optimization. The Senior Editing Specialist collaborates with stakeholders to deliver engaging video content while supporting production activities as needed. At UT MD Anderson, the Senior Editing Specialist plays an important role in producing video assets that communicate key messages, support strategic goals, and maintain organizational standards.
The ideal candidate will be local to the Houston or surrounding areas, bring professional video editing expertise and hands-on experience with video production. They should understand how to effectively plan, shoot, and capture compelling, high-quality video content. Additionally, ten years of experience in video production with an emphasis on video editing, post production, project management and directing is also preferred.
Salary: Minimum $68,500 - Midpoint $85,500 - Maximum $102,500
Work Location: Houston, Tx
The hours for this position will be Monday - Friday. Flexibility will be required for occasional weekend events as needed.
Due to the onsite nature of this role, candidates must be available to attend events and productions in person. Preference will be given to those located in the Houston metro area and nearby regions.
Why Us?
At UT MD Anderson, this role contributes directly to the creation of engaging visual content that supports communication, education, and outreach initiatives. The position offers opportunities to collaborate with creative professionals, expand expertise in video production and post-production technologies, and contribute meaningful work that supports the institution's mission while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

• 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.

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.

Perform additional responsibilities and duties as assigned
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 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 nonlinear editing.
May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required: TDL - Texas Drivers License Valid and current Texas driver's license with a minimum of three year's history of verifiable driving history. With less than three years of driving history, but with a minimum of one year of driving history, a waiver may be requested. Upon Hire and
Required: Good driving record as verified with the Department of Transportation. Upon Hire
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html