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This role also oversees video content reviews with key stakeholders, including assuring approval from key internal and external partners, and manages vendor resources to ensure successful on-budget and on-time delivery of video assets. This position will be responsible for informing and advising the Senior Director, Product Development on timelines, budgets, and new opportunities for process improvement and creative and technical innovation.

• Manage a team of producers, post producers, video editors, co-ops and other related talent, ensuring resources are allocated according to project needs
• Approve and manage relationships with outside vendors for video production and post-production
• Use independent judgment to assess the effectiveness of all video content and executional direction, with an eye to educational clarity and exceptional quality
• Demonstrate comfort and sound judgment in working in clinical environments with health care professionals and patients and in handling confidential patient information
• Maintain accountability for video production deadlines
• Ensure quality standards are upheld, and communicate any identified risks, staffing needs, industry best practices, and process or technology improvements needed
• Partner with OEE Tech team, instructional designers/curricular experts, and other OEE colleagues to analyze data to improve engagement and educational effectiveness of content.
• Attend scoping calls with course directors and business unit representatives to advise on program needs and technical requirements.
• Oversee filming, audio recordings, and screen captures. Participate hands-on as needed.
• Direct activities pre/post-production including casting, location scouting, permits, budgets, filming, editing, color grading, audio mixing, and media management. Participate hands-on as needed.
• Ensure accessibility requirements and techniques are incorporated into the team's workflow
• Mentor faculty and staff in the use of video media in education as appropriate for their objectives and resources
• Foster a culture of continuous innovation by maintaining expertise in current and emerging technologies that support teaching and learning in higher education
• Build strong and effective partnerships with HMS IT Teaching & Learning Technologies, HMS Faculty, the Office of the Vice President for Advances in Learning (VPAL) and other academic support and media production organizations across HMS and the University.

This position is based in Boston and some in-person on-campus work will be required, and flexible/remote work is an option. Any remote work must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA*, CT, MA, MD, ME, NH, NY, RI, and VT). Individual flexible and remote work options for this role will be discussed during the interview process. *Note: Harvard employees working in California must be exempt.

The University requires all Harvard community members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccine boosters, as detailed in Harvard's Vaccine & Booster Requirements. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University's COVID vaccination requirement, exemptions, and verification of vaccination status may be found at the University's

Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 7+ years of experience as a Video Producer or Editor with a demonstrated track record in creative execution

• Master's degree in the visual arts, media production, education, journalism or a related field preferred
• Excellent supervisory, organizational, and communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing deadlines
• Demonstrated experience managing a team of media producers or creative professionals
• Experience maintaining and operating a variety of video camera equipment
• Excellent judgment of appropriate content for the target audience
• A positive, collegial attitude and a high level of professionalism
• Background in producing educational multimedia for a non-profit organization
• Demonstrated experience with video production and motion graphics software, tools, and equipment
• Knowledge of effective use of learning technologies and digital media to enhance the teaching and learning environment
• Experience with video storage/management and video/audio hosting platforms and services
• Experience with project management tools
• Experience with data management and learning analytics
• Requires occasional domestic or international travel; on-location planning and filming including work outside of business hours as needed
• Prior experience in a fast-paced, highly creative, and collaborative environment with expectations for excellence
• Familiar with accessibility guidelines for WCAG 2.0 standards
• An online portfolio of media assets demonstrating innovative educational approaches with high production value and excellence in didactic video production. Cover letter requested

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.