Assistant Director, Multimedia Production

HarbourVest Partners • Boston, MA

1d • $120,000 - $125,000 • 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 production expertise with strategic leadership and serves as the primary liaison for translating business objectives into compelling visual narratives.

The position leads creative consultations with senior leadership, develops project scopes and budgets, and manages production from planning through final delivery. It includes directing studio and field productions, conducting executive interviews, overseeing editing and post-production, and developing storyboards, scripts, and visual style guides for web, corporate communications, and social media. The role also supports brand positioning, thought leadership, and firm-wide initiatives through digital and media assets, using performance analytics to inform production strategy.

This is a hybrid role. Employees receive 18 remote workdays per quarter, subject to manager approval. The position reports to the Director of Digital Programs.

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.
• Thorough familiarity with cinema cameras, lighting techniques, and audio capture, including lavalier microphones, boom microphones, and mixer management.
• Deep understanding of Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Audition, and InDesign; Canva; Figma; Firefly; and other AI agents used for multimedia production.
• Strong skills in Adobe After Effects for titles, overlays, and animations.
• Ability to adapt communication style to different senior leaders and help them feel supported and professional during shoots.
• Ability to lead under on-set pressure and troubleshoot technical issues without negatively affecting executive leadership's experience or confidence.
• Experience developing and maintaining production calendars, budgets, and timelines.
• Knowledge of brand compliance, approval workflows, and confidentiality protocols.
• Experience working with external vendors, including agencies, consultants, videographers, and designers.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferred, in Multimedia Production, Film/Video Production, Communications, Graphic Design, or a comparable field.
• Familiarity with digital asset management (DAM) systems and creative operations workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative consultations with senior leadership to define project scopes, 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 audio setups.
• Conduct and facilitate on-camera interviews with executives, using active listening and mentoring to support natural, high-impact performances aligned with corporate messaging.
• Drive editing from rough cut to final delivery, including high-level editing, color grading, and sound design.
• Develop storyboards, scripts, and visual style guides for web, corporate communications, and social media content.
• Support brand positioning, thought leadership, and firm-wide initiatives through digital and media assets.
• Use performance analytics to inform production strategy.
• Develop and maintain end-to-end production calendars, budgets, and timelines.
• Lead on-set work and technical troubleshooting while maintaining executive leadership's confidence and experience.
• Work with external vendors, including agencies, consultants, videographers, and designers.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and overall firm performance.
• Retirement contributions.
• Health insurance.
• Income protection.
• Paid time off and leave benefits.
• Well-being programs.
• Long-term reward programs may be available, typically for more senior-level roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level