Assistant Director, Multimedia Production

HarbourVest Partners • Boston, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

HarbourVest is seeking an Assistant Director, Multimedia Production to lead the end-to-end creative lifecycle for high-impact video, graphic, and multimedia projects. The role combines hands-on technical production expertise with strategic leadership, translating business objectives into compelling visual narratives and overseeing production from planning through final delivery. The position is the primary liaison for project stakeholders and reports to the Director of Digital Programs.

The successful candidate coordinates work effectively as priorities change, communicates direction and feedback with tact, and takes responsibility for quality, timelines, and budgets throughout the production lifecycle. They remain composed during shoots and technical challenges, support senior partners who may have limited on-camera experience, and use feedback and reflection to improve future creative and operational work.

This is a hybrid position. Employees receive 18 remote workdays per quarter at their discretion, subject to manager approval. The base salary range is $120,000–$125,000, with eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus. Total rewards may also include retirement contributions, health insurance, income protection, paid time off and leave benefits, and well-being programs; eligibility varies by position and geography.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of professional experience in video production, multimedia storytelling, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and/or DaVinci Resolve.
• Familiarity with cinema cameras, lighting techniques, and audio capture, including lavalier and boom microphones and mixer management.
• Deep understanding of Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Audition, and InDesign.
• Experience with Canva, Figma, Firefly, and other AI agents used for multimedia production.
• Strong Adobe After Effects skills for creating titles, overlays, and animations.
• Ability to adapt communication style to different senior leaders and help them feel supported during shoots.
• Ability to lead under pressure and troubleshoot technical issues without undermining executive confidence or experience.
• Experience developing and maintaining end-to-end production calendars, budgets, and timelines.
• Knowledge of brand compliance, approval workflows, and confidentiality protocols.
• Experience working with external creative vendors.
• Strong organization, follow-through, clear communication, and composure in high-pressure or high-visibility situations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field such as Multimedia Production, Film/Video Production, Communications, or Graphic Design.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative consultations with senior leadership to define project scope, budgets, and strategic goals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact, manage feedback cycles, and ensure brand alignment across platforms.
• Lead and implement professional-grade studio and field productions, including multi-camera, lighting, and high-fidelity audio setups.
• Conduct and facilitate on-camera executive interviews, using active listening and mentoring to elicit natural performances aligned with corporate messaging.
• Drive editing from rough cut through final delivery, including high-level editing, color grading, and sound design.
• Develop storyboards, scripts, and visual style guides for web, corporate communications, social media, and other content formats.
• Support brand positioning, thought leadership, and firm-wide initiatives through digital and media assets.
• Use performance analytics to inform production strategy.
• Manage production calendars, budgets, and timelines, and work with external vendors such as agencies, consultants, videographers, and designers.
• Lead on-set work calmly, troubleshoot technical issues, and support senior leaders throughout shoots.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility based on individual and overall firm performance.
• Retirement contributions.
• Health insurance.
• Income protection.
• Paid time off and leave benefits.
• Well-being programs.
• 18 remote workdays per quarter, subject to manager approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed