College Student - Strategic Communications -Video Writer-Producer

The primary purpose of the Strategic Communications position is to learn about healthcare strategic communications and support MD Anderson's digital communications through the development of content for the web, social media, and intranet.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Writing, Interviewing and Producing: Under the direction and supervision of Strategic Communications professionals, write interview questions, conduct interviews, attend b-roll shoots, and write soundbite-based scripts to form the basis of at least two short videos. Work with Strategic Communications professionals to oversee the projects through the post-production process. Incorporates learnings related to MD Anderson's video guidelines, equipment operation, best practices and institutional branding. Strong writing and proofreading skills preferred.
• Communications Presentation: Identify and complete a presentation summarizing findings of an independent digital communications research project or competitive analysis. Project may be self-originated or assigned, based on agreement with supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned. Attends some business meetings and may accompany Strategic Communications professionals and assist on photography or video shoots.
  
  

Eligibility Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old and currently enrolled in a degree-granting college or university with a major in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Radio/Television or related.

Additional Application Information

CORE VALUES

Caring Behaviors

• Courtesy: Is respectful and courteous to each other at all times
• Friendliness/Teamwork: Promotes and rewards teamwork and inclusiveness; Is sensitive to the concerns of our patients and our co-workers
  
  

Integrity Behaviors

• Reliability: Communicates frequently, honestly and openly
• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for practicing our values
• Safety: Notices a safety concern and brings it to someone's attention; Models safe behaviors (wears badge, washes hands, keeps work area clean and orderly)
  
  

Discovery Behaviors

• Responsiveness: By his/her actions, creates an environment of trust; Encourages learning, creativity and new ideas
• Personal Leadership/Self-Initiative: Helps others to identify and solve problems; Seeks personal growth and enables others to do so
  
  

Safety Behaviors

• We provide a safe environment - physically and psychologically - for our patients, for our colleagues, and for our community.
• We create a sense of security and empowerment and are committed to keeping one another free from harm.
• We embrace a framework and best practices for the highest quality of care and service.
• We inspire trust by modeling excellence in our work and acceptance of each person's contributions.
  
  

Stewardship Behaviors

• We protect and preserve our institutional reputation and the precious resources - people, time, financial, and environmental - entrusted to us.
• We prioritize the health and well-being of each other.
• We act responsibly to safeguard the institution's finances.
• We ensure the proper care and use of time, data, materials, equipment, and property afforded to us. Identifies and solves problems; Seeks personal growth and enables others to do so.
  
  

CORE COMPETENCIES

• IC - Innovative Thinking
• Approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness
• Offer new ideas, solutions, and/or options
• IC - Service Orientation
• Promotes inclusiveness and collegiality by demonstrating respect and professionalism to others at all times
• Models safe, ethical behavior, mitigating risk to the institution through sound business practices and adherence to MD Anderson's Standards of Conduct and institutional policies and procedures
• Responds to requests in a timely manner, communicating expectations for procedures, service arrival, or project deliverables to patients and co-workers
• Admits when wrong, apologizes and takes steps to resolve a situation and to help patients and co-workers before being asked
  
  

POSITION INFORMATION

This part-time position (up to 20 hours per week) offers a stipend of $18,720 or $18 per hour.

04/14/2025