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Columbia University · 1 month ago

Assistant Director, Content Creator

Manhattanville, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$68K/yr - $80K/yr

2+ years exp

Columbia University is a prestigious institution committed to developing leaders and builders of enterprises. The Assistant Director, Content Creator is responsible for developing and producing high-impact multimedia content that showcases the Columbia Business School’s people, programs, and thought leadership across various digital platforms.

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Responsibilities

Captures and produces high-visibility short-form videos, photo stories for social posts that strategically highlight the Columbia Business School community, events, research, and thought leadership

Produces content optimized for a variety of social platforms, including but not limited to: Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, and YouTube, with a focus on platform performance, trend relevance, and audience engagement

Edits and assembles video clips, overlay captions, music, and text for fast-turn, high-impact digital distribution aligned with brand tone and engagement goals

Works closely with the Content and Editorial team to plan, schedule, and publish engaging, platform-appropriate content

Executes brand-aligned, high-quality digital photography and videography across a variety of School activities, including events, student life, classes, and faculty interviews

Applies an editorial and candid approach to capture authentic, people-centered storytelling that reflects CBS’s identity and voice

Provides professional on-site direction to subjects, ensuring efficient production and strong on-camera presence

Edits imagery for color, composition, and tone to uphold and reinforce School-wide brand consistency

In conjunction with the Associate Director of Social Media and other Marketing and Communications colleagues, collaborates to generate ideas that reflect CBS’s thought leadership and community culture

Maintains awareness of trending visual styles, emerging platforms, and digital storytelling formats to keep CBS’s creative output current and competitive

Contributes ideas that help advance the School’s digital presence and deepen long-term audience engagement

Edits short-form video and photo content using Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, After Effects, or Rush)

Organizes digital assets, maintains metadata, and ensures proper tagging and archiving for efficient reuse and cross-platform deployment

Manages photo/video equipment and maintains readiness for rapid-response content needs and on-the-go shoots

Attends and documents School events, capturing short video clips and photos for timely, high-engagement social deployment

Delivers quick turnaround edits for use across CBS channels and partner platforms, ensuring content is delivered in alignment with engagement windows and platform demand

Qualification

Content creationAdobe Creative SuiteSocial media strategyVideo editingPhotographyOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree and 2–4 years of related experience in content creation, digital multi-media storytelling, or multimedia production

Proven ability to capture, edit, and produce short-form video and photo content for digital and social platforms

Demonstrated experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, After Effects, or Rush) and basic audio/video editing workflows

Strong understanding of social media platforms and content trends, particularly Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, and YouTube

Excellent visual storytelling, composition, and editing skills, with a strong attention to detail and brand alignment

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, often managing multiple projects simultaneously

Exceptional organizational and communication skills, including the ability to translate creative direction into finished content

Flexibility to attend and document events occasionally during evenings or weekends as needed