I'm Jeffrey Baker, a Creative Video Producer and Photographer with 10+ years of experience. I collaborate with fundraising, design, events, and cross-campus partners to craft compelling visuals and donor stories that highlight institutional priorities. I’m a trusted point of contact who drives collaboration, resolves challenges quickly, and keeps productions moving forward. I excel in delivering complex projects on time and on budget, hiring and coordinating production contractors and photographers, and producing high-quality content for campaigns, donor engagement, and events. My work spans donor stories, live event assets, and AI-inspired visuals that elevate live performances while maintaining consistent branding and messaging.

Jeffrey Baker

I'm Jeffrey Baker, a Creative Video Producer and Photographer with 10+ years of experience. I collaborate with fundraising, design, events, and cross-campus partners to craft compelling visuals and donor stories that highlight institutional priorities. I’m a trusted point of contact who drives collaboration, resolves challenges quickly, and keeps productions moving forward. I excel in delivering complex projects on time and on budget, hiring and coordinating production contractors and photographers, and producing high-quality content for campaigns, donor engagement, and events. My work spans donor stories, live event assets, and AI-inspired visuals that elevate live performances while maintaining consistent branding and messaging.

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I’m Jeffrey Baker, a Creative Video Producer and Photographer with 10+ years of experience. I collaborate with fundraising, design, events, and cross-campus partners to craft compelling visuals and donor stories that highlight institutional priorities. I’m a trusted point of contact who drives collaboration, resolves challenges quickly, and keeps productions moving forward.

I excel in delivering complex projects on time and on budget, hiring and coordinating production contractors and photographers, and producing high-quality content for campaigns, donor engagement, and events. My work spans donor stories, live event assets, and AI-inspired visuals that elevate live performances while maintaining consistent branding and messaging.

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Work Experience

Associate Director of Visual Media at Stanford University School of Medicine
January 1, 2024 - Present
Deliver creative video and photography content for Stanford Medicine donor engagement, collaborating with fundraising, design, events, and cross-campus partners to highlight institutional priorities. Produced video and photography for high-profile events, including live display assets, event recordings, and highlight reels that capture donor and guest experiences. Hired and managed video production contractors and photographers on large projects. Produced donor story videos and coordinated with external vendors for large-scale campaigns. Provided photography coverage for events and campaigns, directing freelance photographers to ensure consistent quality and branding. Achievements include AI-driven flower-themed stage animations for the 'AI in Bloom' donor event and donor story videos highlighting the impact of Stanford Medicine programs.
Video Specialist / Associate Director of New Media at Smith College
December 1, 2007 - December 1, 2023
Directed end-to-end production of marketing videos and photography for college campaigns, creating promotional and social media content that boosted engagement. Established project objectives, developed proposals, managed budgets, and ensured high-quality, on-brand delivery. Launched official college social channels and advised departments on strategy. Led the website migration to Drupal CMS with integrated video assets (XML, Podcasts, HTML, CSS).

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Rhetoric at University of California, Berkeley
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Film & Video Program Certificate at University of Washington
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Bachelors of Arts in Rhetoric at University of California, Berkeley
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026
Film & Video Program Certificate at University of Washington
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization