Assistant Director – Creative Content & Multimedia (Athletics)

Job Summary

This position will play a key role in implementing content and multimedia initiatives for the Department of Athletics. The position will work closely with both the communications and marketing groups to promote the mission and goals of the Department by producing high-level broad-range live broadcasts of Harvard Athletics events, for national, regional and local distribution.

Auto req ID

59353BR

Job Code

CM0756 Digital Content Producer II

Location

USA - MA - Boston

Business Title

Assistant Director – Creative Content & Multimedia (Athletics)

Sub-Unit

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Salary Grade

056

Time Status

Full-time

Union

00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least three (3) years of experience in video editing.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree is preferably in audio/visual communications, design, multimedia production or journalism.
• Previous experience in sports production desired.
• Must have outstanding organizational, communication, writing, and interpersonal skills. Should have strong knowledge of current and emergent audio/video technologies and video production.
• Advanced experience using Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Must be able to work independently.

Additional Information

Harvard is a highly selective liberal arts college whose mission is to educate citizens and citizen-leaders for our society. The College is a residential institution of nearly 7,000 undergraduates and is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Harvard is deeply committed to the intellectual, social, and personal transformation of its undergraduates during their four years at Harvard.

The Department of Athletics offers 42 varsity programs for men and women, more than any other Division I school in the United States. We also offer extensive recreational and intramural programs.

Harvard employees have access to a competitive benefits package that includes multiple options for the health and well-being of our employees as well as ongoing professional development.

All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources. We regret that, due to the number of responses we typically receive, we may be unable to respond to phone calls or contact personally those applicants not selected for an interview.

We actively seek and welcome applications from diverse candidates and from those with a demonstrable commitment to a more inclusive society.

Department

Athletics

Pre-Employment Screening

Criminal, Education, Identity

Schedule

Evening and weekend work, as well as travel, may be required.

Job Function

Communications

Position Description

• Independently devise, storyboard and plan multimedia feature content, telling the story of what makes the University, athletics department, coaches and student-athletes different and special
• Spearhead department-wide content creation initiatives, on topics relating to Harvard mission and core values.
• Lead shooting, editing and releasing of feature multimedia content, with major impact of Harvard University external communications and marketing.
• Shoot and edit creative video content from Harvard athletics events
• Supervise LHTs, temps, interns and student staff in devising feature content relating to student-athletes, coaches and programs, to showcase during live broadcasts.
• Supervise LHTs, temps, interns and student staff in shooting, editing and releasing creative multimedia content relating to Harvard Athletics, student-athletes, coaches and staff.
• During especially busy game weekends, assist in the production of live broadcasts and video board shows during Harvard Athletics events.
• Maintain and service video capture and editing equipment.

School/Unit

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

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.

Working Conditions

• Ability and willingness to work in extreme weather conditions (heat, rain, cold).
• Evening and weekend work, as well as occasional travel is required.

NOTICE: The University requires all Harvard community members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccine boosters, as detailed in Harvard’s Vaccine & Booster Requirements. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University's COVID vaccination requirement, exemptions, and verification of vaccination status may be found at the University’s "COVID-19 Vaccine Information" webpage: http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/ .

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 thrive. We 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.