New England Conservatory, an independent not-for-profit institution, is recognized internationally as a leader among music schools, educating and training musicians of all ages from around the world. With music students representing more than 40 countries, NEC cultivates a diverse, dynamic community for students, providing them with performance opportunities and high-caliber training by 225 internationally esteemed artist-teachers and scholars. NEC pushes the boundaries of making and teaching music through college-level musical training in classical, jazz, and Contemporary Improvisation. It offers unique interdisciplinary programs such as Entrepreneurial Musicianship and Community Performances & Partnerships that empower students to create their own musical opportunities. As part of NEC's mission to make lifelong music education available to everyone, the Preparatory School and School of Continuing Education delivers training and performance opportunities for children, pre-college students, and adults.

New England Conservatory (NEC) is seeking a talented and innovative Multimedia Producer to join the dynamic Marketing, Communications & External Relations team. Reporting directly to the VP of Marketing, Communications, and External Relations, the Multimedia Producer will lead the creation of compelling visual content, including videography and photography. This individual will play a key role in enhancing NEC's brand and contributing to strategic goals by developing engaging content for various platforms, including social media, web, print, and promotional materials. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for the arts and education as well as a strong creative vision.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, plan, shoot, and edit multimedia projects — including short and long-form video, social video, and still photography to support NEC's goals and initiatives.
• Produce high-quality, visually captivating content for use across a variety of marketing channels, including social media, website, email, digital platforms, and print materials.
• Ensure timely and thorough coverage of events and performances, shooting these events and distributing selects for immediate use
• Stay abreast of social media trends, specs, and best practices to optimize content engagement and reach by platform, aligned with content calendar.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across campus to understand project goals and ensure multimedia content aligns with NEC's brand identity and messaging.
• Manage and maintain NEC's video and photo library, ensuring organization, accessibility, and proper archiving of assets.
• Provide creative input and contribute to the development of multimedia strategies and campaigns.
• Enhance photos as needed through color correction, retouching, and preparation for different campaigns and channels.
• Utilize advanced video editing techniques to enhance the quality and visual appeal of multimedia content, including precise timing, transitions, effects, and sound design.
• Identify and maintain a library of NEC musical performances suitable for marketing purposes and licensing requirements.
• Mentor and provide guidance to student interns and colleagues across campus.
• Manage relevant relationships with contractors and consultants.
• Ability to work nights and weekends in support of performances, admissions events, academic ceremonies, and other initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications - All applicants must submit a portfolio of work to be considered for this role

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience in photography, video, multimedia production, or relevant area.
• Strong project management skills and experience working with internal stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of digital SLR and mirrorless cameras.
• Strong photo and video editing skills and knowledge of video formats.
• Adobe Creative Suite including but not limited to Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects,
• Demonstrate a strong sense of professionalism and discretion.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of music, musicians, and higher education institutions preferred.
• Enthusiasm for the arts and arts education.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including a combination of vacation, sick, personal, birthday and holidays.
• Benefits provided on day 1. Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with options for a Health Reimbursement Account, a Health Savings Account and/or Flexible Healthcare and Dependent Care savings account. Additional benefits with health insurance election including virtual primary, medical convenience and behavioral health care, fitness and weight loss reimbursements and discounted bike share memberships
• Retirement plan with a 403b employer contribution of 5% with no vesting period
• Transit Benefits with 50% of approved costs covered up to $130 a month.
• Basic Life/AD&D insurance, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability provided at no cost to employee with voluntary insurance offered for employee, spouse and children
• Free participation in NEC classes and ensembles as well as discounted individual lessons
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted YMCA membership
• Discounts on NEC cafeteria
• Free NEC concerts and library borrowing privileges
• Free access to some local museums and aquarium

NEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Annual Clery Report

In accordance with the federal Clery and Campus SaVE Acts, New England Conservatory of Music (NEC) commits to providing all current and prospective students and employees with access to the annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report. This report will provide the reader with a record of statistics regarding crimes that were reported in the NEC community during the previous three years as well as College policies and procedures, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. This report may be accessed here. A paper copy can be requested by contacting NEC's Director of Public Safety at 290 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115.