Lead Video Producer

MFI Technologies Incorporated; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Chronicle is seeking a Lead Video Producer to guide the next phase of our video strategy. You will lead projects from concept through final delivery, collaborating across the newsroom and shaping Chronicle video visually and narratively.

The role emphasizes a hands-on approach, strong storytelling, and the growth of our YouTube presence with repeatable formats and higher-end storytelling that builds habit and reach.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading video production (filming and editing).
• Strong portfolio/reel demonstrating storytelling and production quality.
• Excellent communicator capable of managing people, talent and stakeholders.
• Strong project management including planning, scheduling and prioritization.
• Sharp visual eye with narrative sense in video storytelling.
• Experience writing scripts and developing storyboards for production.
• Proficient with video equipment, able to film with Sony cinema line cameras.
• Strong technical skills in lighting, composition and editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Able to shoot and edit independently when needed.
• Understands video performance across platforms including YouTube and growing audience.
• Thrives in fast-paced newsroom and works well across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead video production from concept to final delivery as a hands-on visual storyteller.
• Collaborate across the newsroom to shape video storytelling at the Chronicle.
• Expand video strategy with repeatable formats, franchises, and higher-end storytelling.
• Grow audience and reach on YouTube and other platforms.

Skills

Video leadership

Storytelling

Communication

Project management

Storyboarding

Script writing

Camerawork

Editing

Audience growth

Team collaboration

Tools

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Sony cinema cameras

Lighting

Color correction

Job description

Lead Video Producer

The Houston Chronicle is looking for a Video Producer to help lead the next phase of our video strategy, expanding how we tell stories and how audiences find and engage with our journalism.

This role will be central to building a more consistent, high-impact video operation across platforms, with a growing focus on YouTube as a core audience and storytelling platform. We are investing in repeatable formats, franchise series, and higher-end storytelling that builds habit, trust, and reach over time.

This is a hands-on role for a strong visual storyteller and experienced production leader who can manage projects from concept to final delivery, collaborate across the newsroom, and help shape what video looks like at the Chronicle.

Role Type

Full-time

Requirements

• Has at least 5 years of experience leading video production, including filming and editing
• Has a strong portfolio or reel that demonstrates storytelling ability and production quality
• Is an excellent communicator who can manage people, talent and stakeholders effectively
• Has strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling and prioritization
• Brings a sharp visual eye and a strong sense of narrative structure in video storytelling
• Has experience writing scripts and developing storyboards to guide production
• Is highly proficient with video equipment, specifically must be able to efficiently film with Sony cinema line cameras
• Has strong technical skills in lighting, composition and editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
• Can both shoot and edit independently when needed
• Understands how video performs across platforms, including YouTube, and is motivated to grow audience and reach
• Thrives in a fast-paced newsroom environment and works well across teams

Success is Measured By

• Consistent production of high-quality video that strengthens our journalism and expands our reach
• Successful execution of repeatable formats and franchise series that build audience over time
• Growth in YouTube presence, including views, watch time and subscriber growth
• Strong collaboration across the newsroom to identify and execute impactful video opportunities