Production assistant Jobs in Boston, MA

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Summary

For over forty years, HarbourVest has been home to a committed team of professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to deliver impactful solutions to our clients and investing partners. As our global firm grows, we continue to add individuals who seek a collaborative, open-door culture that values diversity and innovative thinking.

In our collegial environment that’s marked by low turnover and high energy, you’ll be inspired to grow and thrive. Here, you will be encouraged to build on your strengths and acquire new skills and experiences.

We are committed to fostering an environment of inclusion that promotes mutual respect among all employees. Understanding and valuing these differences optimizes the potential of both the individual and the firm.

HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer.

This position will be a hybrid work arrangement. You will receive 18 remote workdays per quarter to use at your discretion, subject to manager approval. For example, you may choose to work in the office 4 days per week and take one remote day weekly (typically 13 weeks per quarter), leaving 5 additional remote days to be used as needed.

We're looking for a Multimedia Production Assistant Director, who will lead the end-to-end creative lifecycle for high-impact video, graphic, and multimedia projects. Reporting to the Director of Digital Programs, this role requires a blend of hands-on technical mastery and strategic leadership. It will serve as the main liaison for translating sophisticated business objectives into compelling visual narratives and leading the end-to-end production process.

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Demonstrates effective coordination of tasks and responds well to changing priorities, feedback, and production challenges while maintaining quality and momentum.
• Delivers direction and feedback with clarity, professionalism, and tact across diverse personalities and roles.
• Takes responsibility for outcomes across the entire production lifecycle, including quality, timelines, and budgets.
• Serves as a steady, focused presence during live shoots, executive engagements, and technical issues.
• Act as a "calming force" on set, possessing the emotional intelligence and professional presence to guide senior partners, who may be inexperienced on camera, through the production process.
• Actively seeks feedback, reflects on outcomes, and applies insights to improve future creative and operational performance.

What you will do:

• Lead creative consultations with senior leadership to define project scopes, budgets, and strategic goals. Act as the primary point of contact, handling feedback cycles and ensuring brand alignment across all platforms.
• Lead all aspects of and implement professional-grade studio and field productions. This includes solid understanding of sophisticated setup and operation of multi-camera arrays, sophisticated lighting rigs, and high-fidelity audio recording equipment.
• Conduct and facilitate on-camera interviews with executives, using active listening and mentoring techniques to extract natural, high-impact performances that align with corporate messaging.
• Drive the editing process from rough cut to final delivery. Perform high-level editing, color grading, and sound design using industry-standard tools.
• Develop storyboards, scripts, and visual style guides for diverse content formats, including web, corporate communications, and social media. Experience supporting brand positioning, thought leadership, and firm-wide initiatives through digital and media assets. Data-driven approach with an understanding of performance analytics to inform production strategy.

What you bring:

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and/or DaVinci Resolve
• Thorough familiarity with cinema cameras, lighting techniques (3-point, cinematic, etc.), and audio capture (lavalier, boom, and mixer management).
• Deep understanding of Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Audition, InDesign), Canva, and Figma, Firefly and other AI agents used for multimedia production. Familiarity with digital asset management (DAM) systems and creative operations workflows.
• Strong skills in Adobe After Effects for titles, overlays, and animations.
• Ability to shift communication styles quickly to suit the temperament of different high-level leaders, ensuring they feel supported and professional throughout the duration of the shoot.
• Skillfully lead on-set pressure and technical troubleshooting without allowing it to impact the executive leadership's experience or confidence.
• Experience developing and maintaining end-to-end production calendars, budgets, and timelines.
• Knowledge of brand compliance, approval workflows, and confidentiality protocols.
• Experience working with external vendors including agencies, consultants, videographers, and designers.

Competencies

• Delivers Results
  Moves work forward and follows through, ensuring commitments are met with quality and consistency.
• Owns the Work
  Takes full responsibility for outcomes and addresses issues directly and constructively.
• Manages Complexity
  Keeps projects organized and priorities clear when work involves multiple stakeholders, inputs, or constraints.
• Communicates Effectively
  Provides clear, concise direction and feedback that builds alignment and confidence.
• Maintains Composure
  Stays calm, focused, and professional during high‑pressure or high‑visibility situations.

Experience: 5-7 years of professional experience in video production, multimedia storytelling, or a related field.

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred, in a related field such as Multimedia Production, Film/Video Production, Communications, Graphic Design, or comparable field.

Salary Range

$117,000.00 - $157,000.00

This USD base salary range represents only one component of total compensation for this role and is provided in accordance with local requirements. This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, which is determined based on individual and overall firm performance. In addition to salary and bonus, total compensation may include eligibility for long-term reward programs and a comprehensive total rewards package that may include retirement, health, insurance, paid time off, and wellness programs. Our total rewards offerings are influenced by several business factors, and eligibility for certain components will vary by position and geography. Please note the posted ranges do not apply outside the U.S. and should not be converted to other currencies as a proxy for compensation in other countries.