Producer – Content Production
About the job
- A bachelor's degree is required.
- Four to five years of experience in video production and editing is required.
- Expertise in editing video with Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro is required.
- Experience creating content for social media, including Instagram Reels and TikTok videos, is required.
- Expertise in creating motion graphics with Adobe After Effects is required.
- Experience working with Canon and/or Sony Cinema and Mirrorless cameras is required.
- Experience collaborating with internal stakeholders and vendors is required.
- The ability to work some weekends is required.
- The ability to travel outside New York City and out of state for some assignments is required.
- The role requires video production skills, including camera operation and advanced video editing.
- The role requires transporting equipment to and from shoots.
- Capture video and photograph organizational events, interviews, and other productions.
- Edit and produce videos and photography for the organization's website, social media, 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 motion graphics to enhance video content and branding.
- Archive assets in the Brandfolder digital asset library by processing, naming, tagging, and organizing images.
- Ensure visual assets meet brand standards and storytelling goals.
- Provide support for national projects when needed.
- Create video and photography content to advance priorities including brand awareness, scholar enrollment, talent recruitment, thought leadership, staff culture, and fundraising.
- Support post-production and editing, and create video content for different mediums.
About the company
Harlem Children’s Zone coordinates a place-based set of programs across early childhood through adulthood in Harlem to help children and families thrive. It operates directly through schools, community centers, and outreach to deliver education, career pathways, health and wellness, and family supports. Programs are integrated, meaning services at different stages coordinate for each family, rather than one-off initiatives. This approach distinguishes HCZ from peers by offering a wraparound, long-term support system in a single community, focusing on mobility and prosperity rather than only schooling. The goal is to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty by creating opportunities in education, work, and life for residents of Harlem.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1970
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 2026 Wealth Builds CSAs are live, with Ascensus and New York's 529 Program.
- HCZ opened Promise Academy II Elementary at 70 East 112th Street, expanding capacity.
- HCZ reports active hiring in 2026, with about 1,530 employees and 104 postings.
What critics are saying
- July 2026 fraud indictments stole $288,529 from HCZ; controls need tightening immediately.
- Wealth Builds depends on $300 million fundraising; a shortfall stalls expansion beyond Harlem.
- Scaling to ten cities strains execution, and charter politics can choke funding by 2027.
What makes Harlem Children's Zone unique
- HCZ runs cradle-to-career schooling, health, and family services inside a 97-block Harlem footprint.
- Wealth Builds pairs $500 CSAs with financial education, internships, and family wealth-building incentives.
- HCZ combines charter schools with social services, unlike standalone nonprofits or pure-school operators.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Wellness Program
- Hybrid Work Options
- Employee Discounts