Multimedia Producer - Military veterans preferred

Multimedia Producer

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The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University is one of 12 graduate and professional schools at the university. Harvard Kennedy School’s mission is to improve public policy and leadership so people can live in societies that are more safe, free, just, and sustainably prosperous. By combining cutting-edge research, the teaching of outstanding students, and direct interaction with practitioners, we have an impact on solving public problems that no other institution can match. When you work at Harvard Kennedy School, you make a difference.

The Office of Communications and Public Affairs (OCPA) at Harvard Kennedy School seeks a creative and organized Multimedia Producer to support the school’s communications efforts. This role develops and manages multimedia content—including video, photography, audio, animation, and motion graphics—to amplify HKS initiatives and engage diverse audiences across digital platforms.

The ideal candidate will possess strong multimedia, digital content creation, and project management skills and a high degree of initiative, creativity, flexibility, and self-direction. They will have a keen eye for visual storytelling, excellent editorial judgement, and be a self-starter willing to search for storytelling opportunities and collaborate on content creation. They must be highly motivated, organized, and accountable, with a creative spirit and a sharp awareness of current events, media trends, and cultural conversations. A genuine curiosity and willingness to continuously grow and adapt are essential.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

• Assist in the creation and posting of digital content on the School’s flagship digital channels including, but not limited to, filming and editing short form and long form videos; recording and filming of podcasts; photographing and editing images; and more –– all on a tight deadline.
• Coordinate and arrange video shoots, including securing locations, obtaining releases, preparing talent, and other production duties.
• Support the School’s mission and communications strategy by searching for content creation opportunities.
• Partner with other content creators, including writers, to identify opportunities for creative collaboration.
• Ensure all multimedia content follow best practices in digital accessibility, including producing open and closed captions for videos.
• Stay current on multimedia trends and make suggestions for the School’s digital communications strategy.
• Manage the campus digital screens by uploading and scheduling content.
• Assist with the stewardship of multimedia project files.
• Provides multimedia coverage, including photography and/or videography, at events that may occur outside of office hours.

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years of related experience, including demonstrated experience in video production, including storyboarding, scriptwriting, shooting, lighting and audio.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field
• Experience in a strong communications/deadline-oriented setting
• Exceptional project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
• Aptitude for learning and applying new technologies quickly and effectively
• Proven successful work experience in higher education, digital media, publishing, and/or content strategy environment
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds, disciplines, and levels of expertise
• Understanding of accessibility best practices for video and photography

• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity

Work Format Details

This is a position that is based at a Harvard campus location with some remote work options available. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 056. Please visit? Harvard's Salary Ranges? to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

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