Producer, Content Production

Harlem Childrens Zone•New York, NY

About The Position

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ), an education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York, is seeking a Producer, Content Production to join its Communications Team. The Producer will create video, photography, and motion-graphics content that promotes HCZ’s work and impact locally and nationally. Content will appear across HCZ’s website, social media, email marketing, and digital and print advertising. Reporting to the Director, Content Production and the Lead Content Producer, the Producer will support end-to-end video and photography production for priorities including brand awareness, national impact, thought leadership, staff culture, and fundraising. The role involves planning and conducting shoots, editing and producing content for different platforms, preparing equipment, and maintaining an organized digital asset library. Some travel and physical work, including transporting equipment to and from shoots, is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
4–5 years of experience in video production and editing.
Expertise editing video in Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro.
Experience creating content for social media, such as Instagram Reels and TikTok videos.
Expertise creating motion graphics in Adobe After Effects.
Experience working with Canon and/or Sony camera systems.
Experience collaborating with stakeholders and vendors.
Ability to work some weekends.
Ability to travel outside New York City and New York State for assignments.
Strong experience in camera operation, field production, and advanced post-production editing.
Proactive, deadline-driven self-starter able to work in fast-paced, low-ego, team-oriented environments.
Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills, including creating content that authentically reflects community voices and experiences.
Comfort with semi-regular travel to capture stories, support productions, and engage with partners across multiple locations.
Ability to work collaboratively or independently, managing projects from concept through delivery.
Adaptability, resourcefulness, and commitment to high production standards.

Responsibilities

Capture video and photograph organizational events, interviews, and other productions locally and nationally.
Edit and produce video and photography for the website, social media, email marketing, and digital and print advertising.
Support the Lead Content Producer and Director of Content Production with scheduling, setting up, and conducting video and photography assignments.
Prepare and set up equipment for shoots.
Develop motion graphics to enhance video content and branding.
Archive assets in the Brandfolder digital asset library, ensuring they are processed, named, tagged, and organized.
Ensure visual assets meet brand standards and storytelling goals.
Support national projects.