Harlem Children's Zone is hiring: Producer, Content Production in New York

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks a highly-driven, creative, multi-talented Producer, Content Production .

The Producer, Content Production will join our Communications and Marketing team at the forefront of innovation at HCZ. The individual will be a skilled videographer and video editor who will support the creation of a range of content promoting the work and impact of HCZ, including but not limited to: video, photography, and motion graphics. The work of the Producer, Content Production will be published across our marketing platforms, including website, social media, email marketing, and digital and print advertising.

Who you are

A curious, multi-talented creative with skills and experience in video production including camera operation, and advanced video editing

A proactive, deadline-driven self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, low-ego, team-oriented environments

A skilled relationship builder who enjoys collaborating with diverse stakeholders and creating content that authentically reflects community voices and experiences.

Equally effective working as part of a production team or independently managing projects from concept through delivery as a one-person
production unit.

Adaptable, resourceful, and excited to tackle a wide range of creative challenges while maintaining high production standards.

What you’ll do
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Content Production, the Producer, Content Production will support the end-to-end creation of a range of video and photography content to advance our key priorities: brand awareness, scholar enrollment, talent recruitment, thought leadership, staff culture, and fundraising. This includes, but is not limited to: scheduling, setting up, and conducting video and photography shoots; supporting post production and editing; and creating video content for different mediums. Some physical work, including transporting equipment to and from shoots, is required.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Capture video of and photograph organizational events, interviews, and other productions

Edit and produce videos and photography for our marketing platforms, including website, social media (primarily Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn), 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 engaging motion graphics to enhance video content and branding

Archive assets in our Brandfolder digital asset library, including processing, naming, tagging, and organizing images

Ensure all visual assets meet brand standards and storytelling goals

Offer support for national projects when needed

Minimum Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree

4-5 years’ experience in video production and editing

Expertise editing video in Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro

Experience creating content for social media (ex: Instagram Reels, Tik Tok videos, and others.)

Expertise in creating motion graphics in Adobe After Effects

Experience working with Canon and/or Sony Cinema and Mirrorless cameras

Experience working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and vendors

Able to work some weekends

Able to travel outside of New York City and out of state for some assignments

As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.

Our exceptional full-time benefits include:

Highly competitive base salaries

Paid time off

Employee referral bonus

Career Advancement

No-cost health insurance

Life Insurance

Short-and long-term disability

Additional voluntary benefits

Wellness discounts

Commuter benefits

Financial wellness perks

Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

The annual salary range for this position is $65,000-$70,000 with a comprehensive benefits package including employer-covered health insurance.

HCZ is an EOE.

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