DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

GBH Strategy and Business Development works to explain the evolving media landscape as well as internal and external issues we face to the GBH community (leadership staff Board) so we can collaboratively develop solutions to create a thriving and more sustainable future for part of the strategy department the Digital Content team provides GBHs diverse content production journalism and business units with strategic guidance audience development support and digital content production and disciplined experimentation. The team is a dynamic versatile group of digital producers with skills in digital video social media email and website content development.

JOB OVERVIEW

GBH is seeking a talented video creator to lead GBHs initiatives around creators and influencers both internally and in the community. This role would work across the organization to develop and produce videos for our productions spearhead new initiatives such as the integration of sponsorship in social video and represent GBH visually on digital platforms as an internal host and creator. This role is ideal for a creative storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced media environment and is passionate about public media culture and community.

This in-house content creator would be on the front lines of GBH events community initiatives programming and more producing dynamic video content for TikTok YouTube Instagram Facebook and other social platforms. This role will be responsible for conceptualizing creating shooting and editing high quality digital content partnering with teams across GBH.

Candidates must demonstrate excellence in video storytelling with strong composition timing and presentation. Attention to detail and a mastery of spelling punctuation news writing and AP Style are required. The candidate must be comfortable and willing to be on-camera be able to translate broadcast content to social platforms and work closely and collaboratively with talent.

This is a unique opportunity to build a personal and professional brand with the full support of GBHs infrastructure. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a strong voice deep understanding of social trends and a passion for engaging audiences.

This will be a hybrid role although candidates must be able to easily come into GBHs studios in Boston for meetings and shoots.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce scroll-stopping attention-grabbing content for YouTube social web and wherever audiences are paying attention.

• Collaborate with GBH teams to amplify campaigns and content from across the organization including national productions news music/arts education and archives.

• Write scripts shoot footage and edit everything from fast-turn social reels and commercial spots to longer-form branded videos.

• Develop and execute content strategies that drive engagement reach and brand awareness.

• Attend and cover GBH events productions and overall presence in the local community for GBH and GBH sub-brands social platforms.

• Develop and lead new initiatives with creators in the local community

• Work closely with marketing sponsored content and digital content teams to align messaging and campaigns.

• Represent GBH at events on-camera or in public facing content as needed.

SKILL SET

• A passion for visual storytelling

• Strong camera skills and lighting savvy

• Strong on-camera presence

• Proficiency in short-form video production (TikTok Reels YouTube Shorts etc.)

• Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud especially Premiere Pro After Effects Photoshop and Illustrator

• Understanding of trends/best practices for social video platforms with the ability to develop new creative ideas and approaches regularly

• Experience with live streaming production such as on IG or TikTok Live

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• A collaborative spirit with the confidence to lead a concept or run a solo shoot

• A portfolio that proves you can do the job and push it further.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience required.

• At least 5 years of progressively complex social video production experience independently or with a traditional media organization

• Professional expertise in creating and growing an audience for a social media channel/account through social video

• Experience producing educational or youth-focused content

• Desire to work in a fast-paced and fluid environment

• Ability to work various shifts and times including evening and special events as needed

JOB SPECIFICS

Staff position

Hybrid position

LOCATION

1 Guest Street Boston MA 02135

Thispositionis located in Boston MA and requires on-site presence.