Content Creator

Company Description

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that
advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways,
inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and
expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming
environment where everyone can thrive.

Why join the Harvard Kennedy School?

The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University is
one of 12 graduate and professional schools at the university.
Harvard Kennedy School’s mission is to improve public policy and
leadership so people can live in societies that are more safe,
free, just, and sustainably prosperous. By combining cutting-edge
research, the teaching of outstanding students, and direct
interaction with practitioners, we have an impact on solving public
problems that no other institution can match. When you work at
Harvard Kennedy School, you make a difference.

Job Description

The Office of Communications and Public Affairs (OCPA) at Harvard
Kennedy School seeks a creative and versatile digital content
professional to serve as a Content Creator. This 2-year term
position will be part of a team designed to amplify faculty
research and impact work, and it will report to the Assistant
Director of Digital Communications.

The role focuses on elevating faculty research and thought
leadership through clear, compelling digital storytelling. The
successful candidate will be a digital generalist who can move
fluidly across formats, including scripting and editing video,
writing articles, producing newsletters, crafting social content,
capturing photography, and conducting interviews. This person will
be creative, have an eye for compelling content, and be able to
produce content on a tight timeline.

This position blends strategic planning with hands-on execution.
You will proactively solicit information about upcoming research,
build relationships with faculty, and make recommendations to the
broader OCPA team about communications plans for each research
rollout during the content creation phase. The role also supports
the launch of a monthly research newsletter and the development of
a faculty rapid response team to elevate timely research
insights.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:
• Edit video and produce short-form clips.
• Write clear, engaging digital content that translates complex
research for broad audiences, including articles, newsletters,
video scripts, press releases, one pagers, and social posts.
• Leverage templates and established design conventions to
develop consistent, on-brand web, email, and social design
assets.
• Capture and curate photography for use across platforms.
• Conduct interviews with faculty and researchers to surface
insights and shape storylines.
• Solicit information about upcoming research projects,
publications, and events.
• Meet regularly with faculty and research leads to understand
expertise, timelines, and communications needs.
• Recommend communications approaches for research rollouts,
including messaging, formats, and channels, in collaboration with
the Research Amplification Team and broader OCPA staff.
• Support the launch and ongoing production of a monthly research
newsletter.
• Support the coordination and activation of a faculty rapid
response team to contribute research-based insights to timely
public conversations.
• Work closely with editorial, digital, multimedia, and web
colleagues to ensure integrated, audience-focused content.
• Use analytics and audience insights to inform content decisions
and continuous improvement.
• Manage your time and competing tasks to meet tight deadlines
and deliver excellent, compelling content.
• Be a great, kind, hard-working team member.

Qualifications

A resume, cover letter, and work/content samples or link to your
portfolio are required as part of your application.

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, digital
marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in digital
content creation or communications.
• Experience producing content across multiple platforms.
• Demonstrated experience with video editing tools and basic
photography and video capture.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:
• Experience working in higher education, politics, government,
research communications, or mission-driven organizations.
• Ability to conduct interviews and translate source material
into compelling narratives.
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Familiarity with digital analytics, SEO best practices, and
audience development.
• Experience working with Adobe After Effects and motion
graphics
• Experience working collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed
communications environment.

Additional Information
• Appointment End Date: This position is funded as part of
the school’s vision and strategy process and is a fully
benefits-eligible two-year term appointment, with the possibility
of renewal.
• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is
unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education
• Other Information: This is a hybrid position and is
expected to work on campus in Cambridge, MA a minimum of 3
days/week.

Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that
some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively
performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location
will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon
operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or
Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must
work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the
University’s Policy on
Employment Outside of Massachusetts . Additional details will
be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and
funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work
location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 056. Please visit  Harvard's Salary Ranges
  to view the corresponding salary range and related
information.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to
support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and
financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our
benefits include, but are not limited to:
• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting
on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition
assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits &
Wellbeing Page .

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to
equal opportunity and
non-discrimination . We seek talent from all parts of society
and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives.
Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic
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