Academic and Creative Media Producer

12-Apr-2024

Harvard Medical School

65443BR

Position Description

The Academic and Creative Media Producer will be responsible for the production and project management of educational and promotional videos for Harvard Medical School’s academic, research, and executive events and activities. Partnering and consulting with school faculty, students, administrative staff and leadership, this position will develop, manage, and execute both large and small video series and projects. The Academic and Creative Media Producer will lead video production projects across Harvard Medical School, responsible for planning and budget estimating, producing, recording, editing, and final delivery of online and remote teaching video assets, marketing and informational videos, and other high-value durable online video content for both private and public distribution. Daily activities include managing projects to budget targets, supervise temporary and consultant staff, manage client and talent interactions, recording and post processing, final quality control and delivery of video products.

Reporting to the Senior Academic and Creative Media Producer, this position will work as part of a highly collaborative cross-functional team of Media Services technicians and instructional technologists to support a multitude of regular and featured events and activities. This position will lead and manage the contributions of other members of these teams assigned to video production projects, and ensure the highest quality output is attained within the allotted budget. Other activities include supporting daily teaching and learning activities and events for both remote and online learning, as well as classroom and amphitheater presentations and recordings. Because these events may take place outside of normal business hours, including weekends, this position will require a flexible work schedule.

Basic Qualifications

Minimum of two years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia/Visual Communications, Broadcast Journalism, or related
• field
• 7 + years’ experience in video production management and editing
• Demonstrated understanding of modern camera, audio, and lighting equipment and production techniques
• Demonstrated broadcast level video editing and storytelling techniques utilizing Adobe Premiere Pro or Avid Media Composer.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite applications
• Experience managing large repository of source footage and versioning across multiple projects and clients
• Must possess solid track record for meeting deadlines with the ability to respond quickly and with flexibility to changing conditions
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities; a self-starter
• Exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication
• Strong creative portfolio

Additional Information

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.

The Harvard Medical School is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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Work Format Details

This is an in-person position based on our campus in Boston. 

Benefits

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• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Job Function

Information Technology

Department Office Location

USA - MA - Boston

Job Code

403123 Info Tech Support Associate II

Department

IT-Teaching and Learning Technology

Union

55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Pre-Employment Screening

Identity

Schedule

35 hrs. per week | Monday - Friday | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture of faculty, staff, and students with diverse backgrounds, styles, abilities, and motivations. We appreciate and leverage the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals. Harvard Medical School Mission and Community Values

https://hms.harvard.edu/about-hms/campus-culture/mission-community-values-diversity-statement

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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