Lead Video Producer - Story-Driven, Multi-Platform Video

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

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.