Assistant Director, Content Production

Harlem Children's Zone•New York, NY

7d•$90,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks a highly-driven, creative, multi-talented Associate, Content Production. The Associate, Content Production will join our Communications and Marketing team at the forefront of innovation at HCZ. The individual will be a skilled videographer and video editor who will support the creation of a range of content promoting the work and impact of HCZ, including but not limited to: video, photography, and motion graphics. The work of the Associate, Content Production will be published across our marketing platforms, including website, social media, email marketing, and digital and print advertising. Reporting to the Director, Content Production, the Associate, Content Production will support the end-to-end creation of a range of content to advance our key priorities: brand awareness, scholar enrollment, talent recruitment, thought leadership, staff culture, and fundraising. This will include, but is not limited to: scheduling, setting up, and conducting video and photography shoots; supporting post production and editing; and creating video content for different mediums. Some physical work, including transporting equipment to and from shoots, is required. As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
5-7 years’ experience in video production and editing
Expertise editing video
Experience creating content for social media (ex: Instagram Reels, Tik Tok videos, and others.)
Expertise in creating motion graphics
Experience working with Cinema and Mirrorless cameras
Experience working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and vendors
Able to work some weekends
Able to travel outside of New York City and out of state for some assignments
A curious, multi-talented creative with skills and experience in video production including video capture and advanced video editing
A deadline-driven hustler who thrives in low-ego, team-oriented environments
A strong relationship and community builder excited to work collaboratively with stakeholders across our organization

Responsibilities

Capture video of and photograph organizational events, interviews, and other productions
Edit and produce videos and photography for our marketing platforms, including website, social media (primarily Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn), email marketing, and digital and print advertising
Support the Director, Content Production in scheduling, setting up, and conducting video and photography assignments
Prepare and set up equipment for shoots
Develop engaging motion graphics to enhance video content and branding
Manage the Communications Team’s inventory of video and photography equipment
Oversee our Brandfolder digital asset library, including processing, naming, tagging, and organizing images
Ensure all visual assets meet brand standards and storytelling goals

Benefits

Highly competitive base salaries
Paid time off
Employee referral bonus
Career Advancement
No-cost health insurance
Life Insurance
Short-and long-term disability
Additional voluntary benefits
Wellness discounts
Commuter benefits
Financial wellness perks
Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)