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Creative Cove Inc.

October 10, 2022

$$$

Art Director

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Our metrowest nonprofit client is looking for an Art Director to work on everything from direct mail campaigns and annual reports to infographics social media design. A working knowledge of HTML/CSS required for this role as you will be working on email campaigns. Previous experience working with nonprofits required for this role and a portfolio showcasing both digital and print projects.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

· Create strong, innovative visual concepts for print projects including direct mail, newsletters, print ads, email and social campaigns and digital collateral.

· Develop visual design for online projects including email, banner ads, landing pages, as well as additional projects.

· Collaborate with creative colleagues and account team members to deliver quality creative on time and on budget.

Required Experience & Skills:

· 5+ years’ experience in creative design.

· Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

· Highly organized, attention to detail, ability to prioritize timelines, and deadline driven.

· Knowledge of HTML and CSS for email design

Creative Cove Inc.

Creative Circle

October 10, 2022

$$$

Creative Director

Acton MA

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Position: Creative Director

Location: Boston – Metro North

Starts: Within a Couple Weeks

Duration: Full-Time

Status: Full-Time

Rate: $150,000-$175,000 DOE

Our client, a family owned retailer, is looking for a Creative Director to join their team full-time! This opportunity will require Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays in their Acton office, with Mondays and Fridays remote.

As a Creative Director your will:

Work closely with their VP of Marketing and Art Director to develop their visual brand voice, revamping their existing brand and rolling out new brand guidelines
Manage and coach 3 direct reports including a copywriter, designer/ illustrator and social media manager
Execute and bring to life creative that spans print, digital, social, video and web
Identify and optimize branding strategy and creative assets based on industry trends
Aid in marketing strategy and how branding contributes to organic social content, video content and in-store marketing/displays

The ideal candidate will have:

Minimum of 7-10 years of experience and demonstrated aptitude in brand identity, graphic design, and art direction; video production oversight will be highly valued
Background in retail or agency
Experience building a brand identity from scratch or revamping an existing brand
The ability to concept and flush out campaign work across digital, print, video, TV and social
Experience managing a team
Experience presenting and defending concepts (either client facing or internally)
Desire to remain hands-on with execution
Proven understanding of store design and visual merchandising
Experience hiring and managing external creative, media and PR agencies

If you are interested in this Creative Director opportunity, apply now!

Submit resume (and samples if applicable) to: Cornelia.Wolcott@jobalert.creativecircle.com

Creative Circle

September 28, 2022

$$$

Video Producer -Supervising Associate-Boston

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At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Video Producer, Supervising Associate

As a member of our US Creative Services team, you’ll be joining a high-performing in-house creative agency with a digital-first focus in a culture that is agile and inspires you to be your best self every day. On our highly collaborative team, you can combine your energy, vision, creative ideas and passion for continuous learning in a flexible, virtual, diverse work environment. You’ll be working across multiple industries developing innovative solutions that help drive our clients’ business in a world that never stands still.

The opportunity

As an experienced creative producer, you are a leader who influences imaginative thinking and contributes to strategic visions that help our clients solve their most complex business challenges with innovative solutions. You’ll leverage your experiences as a creative storyteller to persuade your internal clients to choose a unique, innovative, useful and memorable outcome. You’ll advance the work by drawing on vast experience and knowledge, settling for nothing less than exceptional.

You’ll be part of an expansive and talented team working independently and collaboratively. You’ll be empowered to learn and grow together with other creative minds. Your contributions and ideas will be valued and heard, and you’ll have opportunities to innovate and take part in efforts that advance our creative team.

Your key responsibilities

You can expect to lead and manage complex video/audio projects through the full development and production lifecycle including planning, budgeting, storyboarding, concepting, scripting and execution of audio and video production and publishing. You’ll be strategizing and consulting with internal clients to understand their message and assist them in transforming their content into a visual medium of animation or video that effectively conveys their strategic business objectives. You’ll lead high-level, complex video/audio projects, develop and manage detailed project plans and budgets, edit and utilize existing video footage as well as direct the creation of new footage. You’ll be leading, coaching, and mentoring project team members in producing creative and innovative deliverables that meet internal client demands and expectations. You’ll be conducting video interviews with internal clients and coaching senior leaders on camera performance.

Skills and attributes for success

Ability to proactively foster exceptional client relationships to build trust and collaboration that leads to the co-development of new opportunities
Strong business acumen to fully comprehend stakeholders’ strategic vision and influence the development and creation of the video
Strong leadership skills with the ability to model by example
Ability to lead and drive innovation and creativity from diverse project teams and colleagues across the country
Superb communication skills, active listening and diplomacy when working with internal team members and business partners
Excellent project management, team building, and interpersonal communications skills, conflict resolution and negotiation skills within a creative environment

To qualify for the role, you must have

Bachelor’s degree in radio, television, film or mass communication or related discipline
Creative, digital portfolio demonstrating outstanding conceptual thinking and design skills
Eight-plus years as a video producer with experience supervising and directing creative talent and interviewing and coaching “C” suite executives
Corporate video production experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably in a financial services organization
Advanced knowledge of video/digital information and video production techniques
Technical excellence in operating various types of video and DSLR cameras, lenses, lighting and sound equipment with the ability to direct the right shot for the project
Advanced understanding of various audio/video editing software such as: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Encoder, Final Cut Pro
Ability to rapidly learn new technologies on a frequent basis and guide others to do the same
Ability to build relationships with the highest level of leadership, to skillfully liaison between groups of people to bring positive solutions that meet business objectives

Ideally, you’ll also have

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and Adobe Creative Suite
Experience working and mentoring in a virtual environment

What we look for

Engaging communicators with executive presence and the ability to influence clients and colleagues to bring their creative vision to life. We welcome creative minds who thrive on continuous learning and have a passion for innovation and keeping current with digital trends.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

EY | Building a better working world

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.

EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, type Option 2 (HR-related inquiries) and then type Option 1 (HR Shared Services Center), which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team or email SSC Customer Support at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.

The Paper Store

September 19, 2022

$$$

Creative Director

Acton MA

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CREATIVE DIRECTOR

The Paper Store is a fast-moving retail leader that empowers our teams to be innovative and creative. Faced with an ever-changing retail environment, we have complex issues to solve every day – from implementing new Marketing technology, driving traffic into our stores, creating unique branding campaigns, to actioning on customer insights. As an integral part of our family-run business, you will be asked to look at projects with an entrepreneurial eye and treat the company as your own.

The Creative Director will develop and drive the vision of The Paper Store brand from concept and creative strategy thru execution in-store and across multiple marketing channels. The right candidate will bring a passion for concepting big ideas that connect our brand with consumers, establish a purpose for The Paper Store in their everyday lives and drive omni channel sales. This role will develop the brand voice and brand visual strategy, organic social media, and work cross-functionally with the Buying Dept to bring product trend development and seasonally relevant on-trend themes to our marketing and product selections. Our family-run organization is based on in-depth cross-functional collaboration between departments and the Creative Director role will play a pivotal role in facilitating this process. This role will report directly to the Vice President of Marketing and will be responsible for partnering with the executive leadership team, Chief Merchandise Officer, Art Director and Buying Department Senior leads.

–PORTFOLIO MUST BE SUPPLIED–

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Own the brand voice and visual direction that breaks through to the customer, maintains and enhances the brand image, and drives sales in all channels (online video, social & digital media, email, website, grand opening campaigns, in-store signage, store environmental branding and other marketing initiatives). Drive consumer-centric, brand right, engaging creative and tactical application – from concept through high-quality outputs.
Develop the seasonal thematic campaigns, messaging and imagery that uniform the brand’s direction between marketing, stores and product and drive customers in store
Identify and present product trends that drive the direction of private label product development and brand-exclusive collections. Oversee a Product Development Designer who will focus on both hard and soft line product development, pattern design/illustration and packaging design across various gift, décor and apparel categories.
Drive the organic social media strategy for The Paper Store brands with an eye towards channel growth and brand voice/strategy development. Oversee a Social Media Coordinator to aid in content, posting, influencer management and customer engagement.
Develop and manage a network of creative, media & PR agencies to fulfill integrated marketing campaigns throughout the year
Seamlessly integrate the needs of a fast-paced, rapidly evolving multi-channel retailer while building the brand and driving transactions in-store and online
Maintain close and collaborative partnerships with the Director of Marketing, Art Director, Photographer and Graphic Design team to ensure a continuous evolution and execution of elevated brand and product imagery
Creates and support an open, authentic environment where diverse opinions are encouraged and respected. Build trust with senior leaders, peers and/or team through cultivating an open, transparent, feedback-rich environment.
Identify and apply industry best practices to define and optimize presentation and execution of Creative from ideation to conceptual development, tactics and final asset delivery, to increase efficiencies and lead to the highest quality work

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

BFA in Graphic Design or equivalent degree or professional work experience
6+ years of related work experience at internal or external agencies with at least 3+ years working with/managing creative for retail brands
Exceptional design skills (well-produced, big idea campaigns), communication and presentation skills
Proven understanding of store design and visual merchandising
Extensive understanding of photography, video, illustration, typography along with broad photoshoot experience and a wide talent network
Experience hiring and managing external creative, media and PR agencies
Proven track record and experience in delivering projects on time and budget with strategic roadmaps and robust communication planning to support execution
Ability to thrive in a rapidly moving retail business environment defined by uncertain, incomplete, or limited information and evolving targets. Comfortable finding (or building) common ground to drive his/her agenda. Strong at handling urgencies, constraints and prioritizing deliveries.
Passion for fashion and trends

The Paper Store is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law.

The Paper Store

HireTalent - Diversity Staffing & Recruiting Firm

September 19, 2022

$$$

Creative Producer #: 22-07558

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Job Description

Job Title: Creative Producer

Job Location: Boston, MA

Job Duration: 8 Months

Topline Summary

Acts as both Executive Producer and a Creative Producer.

Executive Producer duties include leading/scoping all aspects of production, including identifying production partners, timing, budget and sourcing of deliverables across a variety of projects and platforms/placements. Drive collaboration with project management—to educate teams about the production process, to drive efficiency and grounded process.

Creative Producer duties include identifying creative partners, shepherding projects through the ideation, pre-production, production, and post-production process– managing everything from consistent integration of our creative brand POV, to driving contractual oversight and legal feedback, to ensuring assets are delivered to spec. Act as a 360 producer, everything from brand video & photography, to documentary content, to animation, to social assets, to events/activations.

Responsibilities

Leading/Scoping all aspects of production – including identifying production partners, timing, budget, and sourcing of deliverables across a variety of projects and platforms/placements.
Source creative photographers/illustrator/casting agencies/production agencies/stylists/models + talent/videographers/copywriters
Oversee all elements of production (location scouting/casting/model & wardrobe selection, insurance coverage, adhering to shot list and schedule as relates to budget, obtaining creative overage estimates as need be, following ompliance guidelines, booking travel, ensure file and spec sizes, provide any necessary meta-data, review, and approve all final billing from vendor for payment.
Responsible for art buying, managing internal and external content creation (photo, video, artwork, illustrators, copy, etc.)
Cultivate relationships and collaborate with emerging and existing artists, agencies, and other partners
Initiate, direct, plan, and execute photo and video productions. Work to create schedule, review concepts with Brand Creative and key stakeholders and ensure concept works within budgets and schedule.
Serves as production lead on all projects that are assigned from inception to completion.
Develop project plans and associated communications alongside key functional partners (creative, digital, editorial, influencer marketing, brand marketing, product, and ops)
Drive collaboration with project management – including workbacks, budget tracking and communications as well as educating teams about the production process to drive efficiency and grounded process
Collaborate with cross functional global and regional teams including IBC (integrated brand creative), Brand Management, Brand Planning + Operations, Digital Marketing and Retail Brand.
Passionate knowledge of what’s happening in the creative and cultural world that our brand communicates
Partner with legal team to clear all rights and obtain accurate release forms/agreements. Ensure compliance and good business sense with regulations and codes of practice
Negotiate, prepare and control production budget while partnering with project managers and budget holders
Contract negotiations and process improvements. Knowledge of industry trends to offer insights on opportunities for new growth, creative opportunities, and community network connections.
Collaborate and partner with creative leads to drive new creative approaches that align brand aesthetics across all platforms.
Drive creative excellence, creative opportunities and community network connections.
Provide clear communication of project statuses.
Proactive approach to responsibilities and creative problem-solving.
Ensure all content gets uploaded to appropriate locations in Box and/or Brand Portal as directed.
Partner with agencies and internal teams to execute brand activations to the highest standard to ensure cohesive consumer experience.

Key Capabilities

Clear understanding of the creative and production process
Background in motion/motion content
Ability to lead talent, creative and crew towards one single vision
Comes with a robust deep and evolving list of creative partners
Leads with a creative vision and maintain a high standard for creative excellence
Self-motivated
Operates well under ambiguity
Bias towards action + problem solving
Strong negotiation skills
Excellent communication written and verbal skills
Ability to work under pressure
Must be team oriented, organized and able to multi-task
5+ years of experience in photo/art buying industry

Duties

The nature of the work is focused on creating product and brand demand, understanding external constituents and effectively presenting company or product information. Lead the long term vision for product photography standards, processes and creative representation in order to be in front of brand, digital and sales needs Represent photography in strategic planning sessions; reconcile to departmental needs and strategies in order to support Understand evolving technology and how to grow/change team resources, processes and equipment to meet the future needs of the business Manage all aspects of the photo shoots, including budget and schedule. Negotiate fees with photographers, illustrators or agents, including overseeing contract creation

Skills

Experience providing creative direction through photography. Typical Office: This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.
HireTalent – Diversity Staffing & Recruiting Firm

Boston Globe Media

September 16, 2022

$$$

Video Producer

MA United States

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Job Description

Boston Globe Media is looking for a full time Multimedia Producer. This person will be responsible for managing the production of short/long video stories. The ideal candidate will be able to produce a wide range of videos including breaking news, enterprise, and feature stories.

Top candidates for this position will have a background in video storytelling, and demonstrate strong shooting and editing skills. The producer would also be expected to help in the production of podcasts, live events, and other new initiatives at the Globe that require multimedia expertise.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of field and studio production, including shooting, editing, audio recording, and lighting.
Work closely with the senior video producers, reporters and editors across the newsroom to identify and produce timely video pieces.
Pitch, develop, research, and write stories.
Generate new content ideas ranging from short breaking news clips to series and documentary ideas.
Manage production for multiple ongoing projects.

Qualifications

4+ years of experience producing videos in a daily news environment.
A demonstrable ability to write, record, create, edit, and produce multimedia features.
Comfortable working on tight deadlines and in high-stress breaking news situations.
A high level of expertise in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop.
Demonstrated experience with multiple camera setups, including but not limited to Canon C100, C300, and various DSLR cameras.
Strong writing and editing skills.
Strong news judgment.
BA degree or equivalent required.
Ability to work late hours and weekends.
A willingness to adapt and be audience focused, with a curious mindset and a commitment to creating an inclusive work environment

All interested candidates should submit a cover letter, along with links to videos/portfolio that clearly outline their role in the production of the video. Applicants that do not submit work samples will not be considered.

This position is a union position covered by a collective bargaining agreement with the Boston Newspaper Guild

Vaccination Statement

BGMP will require that all employees, including temporary employees, co-ops, and interns, regardless of work location, provide the company Human Resources team with proof of vaccination status through the secure system that will be provided for these purposes. For those who are not vaccinated for company-approved and verified medical and/or religious reasons, that same system will also allow you to upload required weekly COVID test results. Failure to comply with or enforce any part of this policy, or misrepresentation of compliance with this policy, may result in discipline, up to and including termination of employment

EEO Statement

Boston Globe Media Partners is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other protected characteristic. Boston Globe Media Partners is committed to diversity in its most inclusive sense.
Boston Globe Media

University of Massachusetts Amherst

September 13, 2022

$$$

Editorial Director (Hybrid)

Amherst MA

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Job no: 515954
Work type: Staff Full Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: Communications
Union: PSU
Categories: Public Relations, Marketing, Communications

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth’s flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

The Marketing & Communications (Marcom) group leads and coordinates strategic marketing efforts for the University of Massachusetts Amherst to raise the institution’s global visibility and reputation as one of the nation’s great public research universities. It tells the university’s stories across a wide array of platforms and builds strong relationships with important audiences through a variety of traditional and new marketing tactics. Additionally, the Marcom group provides leadership, consultation, partnership, and coordination for marketers and communicators across campus, collaborating with all colleges, schools, and units.

The Marcom Senior Writer will play a critical role in the Marketing and Communications team. This individual will create all forms of written content, including feature stories, campaign content, email communications, brochures, web content, and social posts, using skill to write content that achieves desired outcomes. UMass is a fast-paced environment that demands excellence and efficiency, while making room for autonomy, innovation, and creativity.

Essential Functions

Oversees the operational and editorial direction of all forms of content ensuring the brand of the university is advanced through consistent messaging.
Ensures that our storytelling is consistent across audience touch points, while nuanced to reach relevant audiences, identifying and developing appropriate multicultural and inclusive language, tone, voice, and message based on medium, target audience, and primary content subject.
Develops missions, themes, and content for publications including multimedia and print.
Operate as a brand and content expert, demonstrating ingenuity, creativity, leadership, and collaboration with multiple university stakeholders.
Manages and maintains Editorial Style Guide.
Receives, solicits, and evaluates ideas from campus colleagues.
Provides creative and strategic direction to multimedia designers on the content layout and editorial process, ensuring overall consistency of voice.
Identifies and prioritize assignments to ensure deadlines are met; reviews work for accuracy; determines staffing and consulting needs.
Collaborates with campus partners, including Admissions, Advancement, and communicators in the schools and colleges, to identify interesting stories that fully reflect the UMass experience.
Manages and mentors in-house copywriter and freelance writers/editors.

Other Functions

Stays up to date on industry trends.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Bachelor’s degree.
5-7 years of experience writing in environments that require versatility, speed, high quality standards, and careful attention to detail.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Must be able to communicate in the English language, writing with excellent storytelling capabilities and a demonstrated ability to achieve desired outcomes through content creation.
Detail and deadline oriented, accurate and efficient, and must be able to manage multiple content responsibilities at once.
Excellent editor and proofreader.
Fluent in the Chicago Manual of Style.
Must partner and collaborate well with various stakeholder groups and understand how to map content creation with the nuances of varied and unique audiences.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in higher education.
Experience managing staff.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Typical office environment.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours/ week.
8:30AM-5:00PM, Monday-Friday.
This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule, which is defined by the University as an arrangement where an employee’s work is regularly performed at a location other than the campus workspace for a portion of the week. As this position falls within the Professional Staff Union, it is subject to the terms and conditions of the Professional Staff Union collective bargaining agreement.

Salary Information

PSU Level 28

PSU Salary Ranges

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with application, please submit a resume, cover letter and contact information for three (3) professional references. The search will remain open until filled.

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.

Advertised: Sep 9 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

University of Massachusetts Amherst

University of Massachusetts Amherst

September 13, 2022

$$$

Senior Video Producer (Hybrid)

Amherst MA

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Job no: 515951
Work type: Staff Full Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: MarCom
Union: PSU
Categories: Public Relations, Marketing, Communications

About UMass Amherst

Job Summary

The University Marcom Group leads and coordinates strategic marketing efforts for the University of Massachusetts Amherst to raise the institution’s global visibility and reputation as one of the nation’s great public research universities. It tells the university’s stories across a wide array of platforms and builds strong relationships with important audiences through a variety of traditional and new marketing tactics. Additionally, Marcom provides leadership, consultation, partnership, and coordination for marketers and communicators across campus, collaborating with all colleges, schools, and units.

Under the direction of the Executive Creative Director, the Senior Video Producer will work collaboratively as a member of the Marcom team to create professional video and multimedia marketing content to support the institution’s strategic goals. The Senior Video Producer is responsible for taking video projects from conception to completion and is responsible for all aspects of video production including pre-production, planning, camera, light, and sound operation. This position must have a strong understanding of video and multimedia best practices driving to achieve results and strategically addressing visual problems with creative concepts. In addition, the Senior Video Producer is responsible for all aspects of digital asset management within Marcom and requires the ability to follow established brand guidelines and workflows.

Essential Functions

Serve as a producer and project manager for video and multimedia content initiatives ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
Manage in-house multimedia video/motion designer, in-house photographer, as well as freelance and contract personnel and student employees as needed.
Collaborate on institution-wide projects and initiatives to develop concepts that align with content best practices and brand guidelines.

Collaborate with the University Relations News Team video producer to identify content opportunities and ensure a holistic UMass Amherst multimedia and video strategy.
Plan and run studio and location shoots.
Oversee asset management, including data collection from camera media, encoding video and audio files, uploading video files to various platforms for review and distribution, backing up files to a digital asset management system, and metadata tagging of files for cataloging and archive.
Provide content output quality assurance with a high attention to detail.
Meet with internal university clients to evaluate and discuss requests and ideas for video and multimedia projects across campus.

In collaboration with Multimedia Video/Motion Designer, perform post-production tasks including professional editing, motion graphics creation, color correction, audio mixing, and video compression as needed.
Work with external agencies and partners on video and multimedia projects.
Use project management and database software to build timelines and track project progress and final deliverables.
Demonstrate a multicultural awareness and contribute to cultivating an inclusive, and respectful university community.

Other Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Bachelor’s degree with preferably a focus on video editing or production; other related degrees will be considered.

5+ years of professional experience in all areas of video production.
Advanced understanding of video production technologies and techniques, including the operation of audio recorders, cameras, lenses, and lighting equipment.
Digital asset management experience.
Experience with non-linear editing, including motion graphics creation, color correction, audio mixing, video compression, and online distribution.

Proficient in Final Cut Pro X, Adobe After Effects.
Must be able to travel locally for on-location shoots throughout the UMass Amherst campus. Must be able independently transport equipment to video shoot locations in a secure manner.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
Management experience is a plus.
Willingness to learn new technologies and techniques as video production standards evolve.
Experience working in higher education.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Typical office environment.
Some local travel throughout the UMass Amherst campus.
Carry, balance, push/ pull, lift video equipment to complete video shoots. May require incumbent to sit, stand, squat, and/or bend to capture video footage.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours/ week.
This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule, which is defined by the University as an arrangement where an employee’s work is regularly performed at a location other than the campus workspace for a portion of the week. As this position falls within the Professional Staff Union, it is subject to the terms and conditions of the Professional Staff Union collective bargaining agreement.

Salary Information

PSU Level 28

Salary Chart

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with your application, please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references. Video samples must be submitted with application. The position may remain open until filled.

Advertised: Sep 9 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Boston Globe Media

September 2, 2022

$$$

Assistant Metro Editor

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Job Description

The Boston Globe is looking for an experienced journalist to join our team as an assistant metro editor, a critical role to help shape coverage for New England’s largest newsroom.

The assistant editor will oversee a team of reporters within Metro, the Globe’s largest and most widely read department. This position is ideal for a journalist who values the importance of local news and is excited to join a growing newsroom that is charting a successful course through this turbulent industry, as demonstrated by the Globe’s 235,000 digital subscribers. Prior experience and interest in covering criminal justice a plus, but not a requirement.

The editor will bring an entrepreneurial spirit, a sharp eye for news, and a steady stream of ideas as a member of a core 12-person editing team. The editor will share our zeal for accountability journalism and further our efforts to hold the region’s powerful accountable through in-depth features, groundbreaking investigations, and sterling beat coverage. The ideal candidate also should want to shape coverage that reflects and highlights the diversity of the region.

Additionally, the editor will have a superior touch with copy and reliably deliver stories with nuance, sensitivity, creativity, and humor. However, we are also willing to consider an experienced reporter without prior editing experience. This person should be collegial, flexible, and calm under pressure. The job will be based in the Globe’s downtown Boston headquarters.

Responsibilities

An excellent journalist who can think creatively about how we approach stories, beats, and coverage.
A skilled wordsmith able to shape copy and elevate stories that can be the cornerstone of daily coverage.
An innovative thinker who spots original angles in the news and has a knack for finding hidden gems that turn into captivating stories.
A newshound who thrives on breaking stories and can own a competitive, ongoing news cycle.
A digitally-savvy journalist who can inject urgency into coverage and understand the importance of delivering real-time information to the Globe’s 235,000 digital subscribers, as well as coach reporters on how to meet our digital-first goals.
An empathetic and flexible leader who enjoys working as part of a collaborative team as well as across departments.
Someone who believes deeply in the Globe’s commitment to diversity and inclusiveness, both in our coverage and the workplace.
A caring leader and willing mentor who can support and uplift the next generation of Globe reporters.

Qualifications

At least 5 years journalism experience as a reporter and/or editor, the majority of that involving local news.
A proven record of conceptualizing and producing high-octane work. The ideal candidate would demonstrate experience working on breaking news as well as writing and/or editing authoritative stories on daily and longer-term deadlines.
A demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately on tight deadlines.
A versatile journalist who is also accomplished at crafting creative enterprise stories and tackling compelling longer-term projects.
Management or other leadership experience is a plus, but this role would also be an excellent opportunity for an experienced reporter looking to make the transition to editing.
Comfortable with change and working within a dynamic team environment.
A willingness to adapt and be audience focused, with a curious mindset and a commitment to creating an inclusive work environment

This position is a union position covered by a collective bargaining agreement with the Boston Newspaper Guild.

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