16-Oct-2024

Assistant Director - Creative Content & Multimedia (Athletics)

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

67153BR

Job Summary

This position plays a key role in implementing content and multimedia initiatives for the Department of Athletics. The position works closely with both the communications and marketing groups to promote the mission and goals of the Department by creating creative cinematic visual content for Harvard Athletics events, for digital national, regional and local distribution. The position reports to the Director of Multimedia and Production at Athletics.

Position Description

1.       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.

• Solicit story ideas from the communications and marketing teams, as well as coaches and student-athletes, to flesh out relevant and noteworthy stories to achieve strategic recruiting, fundraising, marketing and storytelling goals.

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16-Oct-2024

Assistant Director - Creative Content & Multimedia (Athletics)

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

67153BR

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Job Summary

This position plays a key role in implementing content and multimedia initiatives for the Department of Athletics. The position works closely with both the communications and marketing groups to promote the mission and goals of the Department by creating creative cinematic visual content for Harvard Athletics events, for digital national, regional and local distribution. The position reports to the Director of Multimedia and Production at Athletics.

Position Description

1.       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.

• Solicit story ideas from the communications and marketing teams, as well as coaches and student-athletes, to flesh out relevant and noteworthy stories to achieve strategic recruiting, fundraising, marketing and storytelling goals.
• Work with the Director of Multimedia and Production to develop a plan of distribution of new multimedia content on both internal and external communications channels.

2.       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.
• Research industry trends relating to creative content creation and distribution, to make sure Harvard Athletics remains in the forefront of the field.

3.       Shoot and edit creative video content from Harvard athletics events

• Plan creative video content for Harvard athletics events
• Work during home, and select away, Harvard Athletics events, capturing video footage on the sideline.
• Shoot and edit cinematic creative video content during Harvard athletics events

4.       Supervision

• 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.
• Conduct department-wide trainings relating to content creation, editing and capture.

5.       Recruitment, Onboarding, & Training

• Recruit LHTs and Temps for part-time creative roles.
• Assist with the on-boarding and training efforts for new multimedia student staff to capture content during home athletics events.

6.       Maintain and service multimedia equipment

• Initiate regular inspections of existing multimedia video capture and editing equipment around the Harvard Athletics campus.
• Recommend the purchase of new creative video equipment and keep up-to-date with industry trends.

7.       Live-Event Broadcasts

• During especially busy game weekends, assist in the production of live broadcasts and video board shows during Harvard Athletics events.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least three (3) years of experience in video editing, videography or creative content creation.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience in sports videography or sports creative content creation desired.
• Must have outstanding organizational, communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work independently.

Physical Requirements

• Job occasionally requires strenuous physical activity, including the climbing of steps and moving of heavy boxes and equipment (~50 lbs); ability to work extended stretches, both within a day and over several consecutive days. 

Working Conditions

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

Work Format: on-site

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. 

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, MA. 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.

Harvard employees have access to a wide range of educational offerings, including world-class museums, tuition assistance, and hundreds of web-based learning programs. Our benefits package is superior and provides multiple options for the health and well-being of our employees. Being located in Cambridge is a distinct advantage since Cambridge is a lively, multi-cultural city adjacent to Boston, which is an undisputed hub of college and university life in the U.S.

All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.

We believe that creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace allows employees from all backgrounds and walks of life to achieve their fullest potential. We also believe an inclusive culture is one that accepts, values, and views the differences we all bring to the workplace as strengths. We actively seek and welcome applications from members of underrepresented groups and from those with a demonstrable commitment to a more inclusive society.

Work Format Details

This position is based primarily on-campus, in Massachusetts. This may include in-person during emergency situations (if applicable). Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Benefits

We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• 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

Communications

Department Office Location

USA - MA - Boston

Job Code

CM0756 Digital Content Producer II

Work Format

On-Site

Sub-Unit

Athletics

Salary Grade

056

Department

Athletics

Union

00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Time Status

Full-time

Pre-Employment Screening

Criminal, Education, Identity

Schedule

Evening and weekend work, as well as occasional travel required.

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.

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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