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Job summary
The senior multimedia producer develops and produces creative concepts and multimedia strategy in support of university initiativesThis position requires an established video professional with immersive storytelling capabilities, and strong filming, editing, and technical skillsThe senior multimedia producer will develop, improve, and/or maintain video projects, and other efforts on behalf of harvard public affairs and communication`s (hpac) and university campaign priorities.
The ideal candidate can work on a team of creative professionals and collaborate with internal clients and stakeholders to help facilitate the creation of multimedia contentThis person will be organized and proactive, have excellent attention to detail, working both creatively and effectively.
Department overview
The harvard public affairs and communication’s (hpac) multimedia team produces stories on university priorities, campus updates and innovations, and broader national and global newsThe team uses multimedia to advance information and communications related to the university`s mission of excellence in teaching, learning, and research.
As visual storytellers, it is our goal to develop a narrative to illustrate current events, both at harvard and at-largeWe find the human elements, make them relatable and interesting to watch through film, motion graphics, and audioOur goal is to produce authentic stories that are inspirational, creative, innovative, and informative.
Position description
Concept, film, and edit multimedia (audio/video/animation) content for university stories, including announcements and research videos
Serve as the lead technology expert; organize, inventory, troubleshoot issues and track video equipment
Play a lead role in brainstorming sessions, sharing new design perspectives and ideas; create storyboards and pitch documents
Work with video editors, creative director, project managers, and other stakeholders during all phases of production to create compelling visual content
Work with photographers, graphic designers, writers, and communications offers to integrate multimedia deliverables into university communications, including harvard.edu, the harvard gazette, and the university’s social channels
Produce social media-friendly content; embrace new technology and formats to help reach new audiences
Research, source, and film supplemental audio and video (b-roll) content as needed
Generate, storyboard, and present clear ideas that meet project objectives and comply with editorial and brand guidelines, upholding harvard values of inclusive excellence
Plan video shoots: scout, select, and reserve locations
Actively communicate with stakeholders about the status and deadlines of projects; schedule shoots; coordinate permits; anticipate opportunities and issues
Handle the finishing phase of production: uploads, captioning, cover images, titles and descriptions
Oversee the uploading of multimedia assets to official university channels as well as third-party sites such as youtube and soundcloud
The above covers the most significant responsibilities of the positionIt does not, however, exclude other duties, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the level of the position
Basic qualifications
4 or more years production experience in the video production industry
Advanced-level knowledge of and experience with adobe premiere and after effects; typography, digital formats, video codecs, web delivery standards, and video content platforms
Additional qualifications and skills
Working knowledge of audition, illustrator, and photoshop
Excellent content judgment and communications skills
Enthusiastic, positive, team-oriented attitude
Experience with the organization and archiving of video files
Openness to experimentation and new storytelling formats
Strong project and time management skills with the ability to focus on priorities, problem solve, multitask, and meet deadlines.
Work independently, as well as part of a team, to establish project deliverables
Creative thinker, pitches ideas, and contribute to team brainstorms.
Additional information
Applicants should complete an application and submit a resume and cover letter via the harvard careers site.
Recruitment and hiring during covid-19:
This position will be based on our campus in cambridge, maHowever, due to the covid-19 pandemic, this role will begin remotelyThe remote nature of this job is only temporaryOnce the university and the supervisor determine that it is appropriate, we look forward to welcoming the new hire to campusAt that time, the employee will be required to move work location to the cambridge campus as a condition of continued employmentCandidates will be provided a laptop and must have the capability to support telework, including internet connection and phone.
Harvard public affairs and communications is committed to diversity and fostering an inclusive workplaceWe welcome applicants who bring varied experiences, backgrounds, and expertise to advance the work of the department in service to harvard’s mission.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Job function
Communications
Location
Usa - ma - cambridge
Job code
319057 public/media information
Sub-unit
Harvard public affairs and communications
Department
Harvard public affairs and communications, creative team (communications services)
Time status
Full-time
Salary grade
057
Union
00 - non union, exempt or temporary
Pre-employment screening
Criminal, identity
Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging
Harvard university views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thriveWe strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.
Eeo statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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