Berkman's Digital Media Team is expanding! The Digital Media Team
produces creative, fun, and dynamic video and audio content on all of
the exciting projects and activities of the Berkman Center. Content is
streamed live and posted online, syndicated as podcasts and embedded on
blogs, shown at events, and seen by Center affiliates and viewers
worldwide. Berkman Digital Media is looking for applicants for 2 areas
on its Team for the Fall 2008 term.
#1: SHARPSHOOTER AND WEBCASTER
Sharpshooters and Webcasters will be responsible for two main areas:
•Managing
the webcast for our lunch series using our State-of-the-Art webcasting
setup. This will involve being present on Tuesday afternoons and
flexible for other predetermined times during the semester to work on
lunch events. The webcaster will stream and record the events using our
webcam rig and computerized switcher, and post the full video on our
internet library.
•Working
"Behind-the-Scenes" on special events or special video or audio
projects. This will involve running camera, lights, and/or sound during
special Berkman conferences, and also helping to create unique one-off
projects, such as podcasts, event trailers, animations, or educational
videos.
Preference
will be given to applicants who can guarantee availability on Tuesdays
from 12pm to 4pm throughout the fall. The time commitment will vary
depending on the amount of production work, but will usually run 4-8
hours a week, so applicants should give a sense of specific hours
during the week they will have open. Most work will happen onsite at
the Berkman Center and around the Harvard campus.
Education, Experience, and Skills
Applicants should have:
•
a demonstrated interest in media production, including producing,
directing, shooting, video/audio blogging, tv, podcasting, or radio
production;
•
a familiarity with video cameras, tripods, microphones, and computers,
or a technical aptitude and desire to learn new technical skills;
a
familiarity with still photography, computer programs for video and
image manipulation (e.g., Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, etc.) and Apple
computers. Not required but a definite plus;
• an interest in the topics of the Berkman Center for Internet and Society;
• an ability to take direction at times, but also contribute creative ideas, and work independently.
To Apply Please Email:
• a current CV or resume
• a brief cover letter
• links to a portfolio, or any video, audio, website, or other media that you've helped create (if you have it);
• a sense of your schedule of availability.
#2: FREELANCE "PREDATOR" AKA CONTENT PRODUCER AND EDITOR
Freelance
Content Producers and Editors will be responsible for taking on the
creative work of specific, single projects for the Center. The Examples
of media projects may include:
• a video summary of the events of a conference;
• an educational video explaining a particular Berkman project;
• interviews with major figures in the field.
Projects
will be developed by the Predator under the supervision of Berkman's
lead Digital Media Producer and in consultation with the Berkman Center
communications team. Projects will be executed primarily by the
Predator, usually offsite. Schedule is flexible, and will vary
depending on the project. Preference will be given to applicants with
access to outside production and post-production equipment.
Education, Experience, and Skills
Applicants should:
•
Be familiar with post-production equipment, including Final Cut Pro,
iMovie, and/or Adobe Premiere. Knowledge of After Effects and Flash is
also helpful;
• Have a basic understanding of media management, compression, and video technology;
• Have a creative vision, and be able to articulate and execute the vision with respect to a deadline;
• Have an interest in the topics of the Berkman Center for Internet and Society.
To Apply Please Email:
• a current CV or resume;
• a brief cover letter;
• links to a portfolio, or any video, audio, website, or other media that you've helped create (if you have it);
• a sense of your schedule of availability.
Applications and inquiries can be sent to:
Daniel Jones
Digital Media Producer