Digital Media Producer

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Museum of Science, Boston

www.mos.org

Innovation and creativity come from the unique perspectives of a diverse staff. We value your perspective.

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Who We Are

As science and technology increasingly shape our lives, the Museum of Science strives to equip and inspire everyone to use science for the global good while keeping up with the pace of change. Among the world’s largest science centers and New England’s most attended cultural institution, we engage nearly five million people a year – at Science Park and in museums around the world, in classrooms, and online.

The Museum’s singular location connecting Boston and Cambridge puts us at the junction of some of the world’s most influential academic institutions and industries, local and state government, schools, and the public. Trusted by each sector, we are ideally positioned to convene, inspire, and create meaningful experiences for all. Come join us on our mission to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone and living our vision for a world where science belongs to each of us for the good of all of us.

Why We Need You

We’re looking for a creative, collaborative digital storyteller to lead our media efforts across every platform— bringing our educational mission to life through video, photography, graphics, and more. As a driving force behind the digital media creation, you’ll collaborate with curriculum, professional learning, and marketing teams to craft engaging assets that inspire students and educators. If you’re eager to learn, experiment, and grow while shaping the visual voice of our programs, this role is your chance to make a lasting impact.

What You’ll Accomplish

• Develop and Deliver High-Quality Media Assets. Create photos, graphics, videos, audio recordings, and other digital media assets that directly support YES curriculum materials, professional learning resources, and marketing and sales initiatives—delivering content that meets project deadlines and quality standards. 
• Collaborate Effectively Across Teams. Work closely with curriculum developers, professional learning staff, and sales and marketing colleagues through an iterative development process to translate their needs into engaging media content—ensuring final products enhance teaching and learning experiences. 
• Uphold and Shape Visual Brand Guidelines. Help refine and consistently apply visual brand standards across all media formats—helping the organization maintain a cohesive and professional identity while adapting guidelines for new use cases. 
• Manage Classroom Media Production. Plan and conduct video and photo shoots in preschool, elementary, and middle school classrooms and enrichment spaces in the United States, capturing authentic learning moments. Secure and manage permissions from educators, parents, schools, and participants to ensure compliance and ethical representation. Travel to collect footage. 
• Execute Full-Cycle Media Production. Independently manage the production pipeline—including planning, capturing, editing, and final delivery of multimedia content—while learning and applying new technical skills across unfamiliar platforms as project needs evolve. This includes coordinating schedules across teams and creating systems for the encoding, archiving, and distribution of digital media files, ensuring historical documentation and proper organization of Museum assets. 
• Provide Leadership Through Craft and Initiative. Take ownership of the digital media function by setting efficient workflows, maintaining equipment, recommending tools or practices, and mentoring colleagues on effective media use. Demonstrate both leadership potential and hands-on execution to advance the project’s overall success.

What We’re Looking For (Competencies)

• Experience in Video Production: Proven experience in video production, including camera operation, lighting, and audio recording. Experience or strong interest in creating other forms of media (photographs, graphs).
• Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and evidence of ability to become facile with new digital platforms and programs. 
• Content Development Skills: Ability to work with a team to conceptualize, collect, and edit media assets that align with and enhance product goals.
• Project and Asset Management: Strong organizational skills to oversee media asset collection, archiving, file management, and workflow optimization. 
• Curiosity and Learning: Curiosity about the complexity of our organization and work. A willingness to listen and continually learn from the team and the audiences we serve.
• Collaboration and Communication: Ability to work with stakeholders across departments in the organization and with collaborators external to the organization to bring creative ideas to life while aligning with Museum-wide digital/social strategies.
• Creativity & Resourcefulness: Ability to maximize impact with lean resources while balancing most critical needs, brand voice, and performance goals. 
• Adaptability and Problem-Solving: Comfortable working in dynamic environments and troubleshooting technical challenges. 

How We Work-Our Values

Everyone: We are everyone’s museum. We pursue equity and celebrate every person for who they are. We foster an inclusive environment in which we value and respect diversity.

Service: We serve our colleagues and community. We hold ourselves accountable to be a trustworthy public resource, and to support a sustainable, just and evidence-based future. 

Learning: We love learning. We are curious about the world and want to share our joy and wonder with others. We value open minds and recognize that everyone has more to explore, discover and create.

Connection: We find strength in connections. We collaborate across communities, organizations and disciplines to make science relevant and accessible to all.

Boldness: We dream big. We boldly push ourselves forward, pursuing new ideas and challenges. We experiment and learn from our failures as we seek to inspire purpose, spark imagination and encourage hope.