Senior Digital Content 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.

What You’ll Accomplish

• Lead Video Production: Serve as the lead in-house videographer for Museum productions, developing best practices for high-quality audio and video capture in various environments, including studios, theaters, exhibit floors, and off-site locations.
• Support Content Development: Work with Museum staff and stakeholders to produce and edit digital media that aligns with exhibit, program, marketing, and web project requirements.
• Manage Video Assets: Oversee the encoding, archiving, and distribution of digital media files, ensuring historical documentation and proper organization of Museum assets.
• Maintain and Recommend Equipment: Assist in purchasing, managing, and maintaining all video production and editing equipment, software, and storage systems.
• Stay Current on Industry Trends: Research and integrate emerging media production technologies to enhance Museum content creation and distribution.
• Utilize Data and Analytics: Leverage insights from digital platforms to inform content strategies and optimize audience engagement.
• Provide Event Support: Operate cameras and provide technical support for live Museum events, interviews, and educational recordings, including occasional evening and weekend availability.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Work with marketing, education, and exhibit teams to develop multimedia content that enhances audience engagement and supports the Museum’s mission.

What We’re Looking For (Competencies)

• Video Production Expertise: Proven experience in video production, including camera operation, lighting, and audio recording.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition) and professional cinema cameras (Sony, Canon).
• Content Development Skills: Ability to conceptualize, script, shoot, and edit video and audio content that aligns with audience engagement goals.
• Project and Asset Management: Strong organizational skills to oversee media asset archiving, file management, and workflow optimization.
• Collaboration and Communication: Ability to work with stakeholders across departments to bring creative concepts to life.
• Analytical Mindset: Experience using data insights and audience trends to inform digital media strategies.
• 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.