Producer, Content Production

Harlem Childrens Zone•New York, NY

About The Position

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) is seeking a creative, multi-talented Producer, Content Production to join its Communications and Marketing team. The role supports the creation of video, photography, and motion graphics that promote HCZ’s work and impact. Content is published across the organization’s marketing platforms, including its website, social media, email marketing, and digital and print advertising. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Content Production, the Producer supports end-to-end production of video and photography content advancing priorities such as brand awareness, scholar enrollment, talent recruitment, thought leadership, staff culture, and fundraising. The work includes planning and conducting shoots, preparing equipment, supporting post-production and editing, and creating content for different mediums. The position requires some physical work transporting equipment, occasional weekend availability, and travel outside New York City and out of state for some assignments.

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 social media content, such as Instagram Reels and TikTok videos.
Expertise creating motion graphics in Adobe After Effects.
Experience working with Canon and/or Sony Cinema and Mirrorless cameras.
Experience collaborating with internal stakeholders and vendors.
Able to work some weekends.
Able to travel outside New York City and out of state for some assignments.
Video production skills, including camera operation and advanced editing.
Able to manage projects independently from concept through delivery as a one-person production unit or work as part of a production team.
Proactive, deadline-driven, adaptable, and resourceful, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

Capture video and photograph organizational events, interviews, and other productions.
Edit and produce videos and photography for the website, social media, email marketing, and digital and print advertising.
Support the Assistant Director, Content Production in 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, including processing, naming, tagging, and organizing images.
Ensure visual assets meet brand standards and storytelling goals.
Provide support for national projects when needed.
Transport equipment to and from shoots as required.