Creative Content & Production Lead

Creative Content & Production Lead - Mission Statement

The Creative Content & Production Lead will support the Events Team in producing high-quality, presentation-ready content that brings Watson Institute's programs to life across major virtual events. This role blends creative storytelling with strong execution, supporting the scheduling, recording, and editing of 100+ content segments while managing timelines and communication.

Content Production & Editing (60%)

• Create and refine high-quality, presentation-ready content that captures the impact of Watson Institute's programs across key events.
• Edit and produce video content, including participant recordings and venture pitch segments.
• Transform raw recordings into polished, cohesive storytelling assets for use across presentations, partner communications, newsletters, and social media.
• Design supporting visual assets, including presentation slides, banners, and social media graphics.
• Ensure all content aligns with Watson Institute and partner brand guidelines and storytelling standards.

Content Coordination & Execution (20%)

• Manage the coordination and execution of high-volume content production, ensuring all recordings, assets, and deliverables are organized, on track, and completed to a high standard.
• Coordinate scheduling and logistics for a high volume of recordings (100+ segments across multiple events), ensuring speakers and assets are prepared and on track.
• Track content deliverables, deadlines, and participant submissions to ensure timely execution.
• Organize and manage digital assets from initial capture through final delivery.
• Maintain a high level of detail and organization while managing multiple timelines and priorities simultaneously.

Content Lifecycle & Distribution (10%)

• Support the full lifecycle of content from creation through final delivery, ensuring assets are polished, organized, and effectively shared across platforms and key events.
• Manage content from initial capture through editing, final delivery, and distribution.
• Develop highlight content and media assets that showcase the program's and community's impact.
• Support the creation of final, presentation-ready materials for key event promotions.
• Contribute to digital communications, including promotional materials.

Cross-Team Collaboration & Support (10%)

• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure content and program needs are aligned and executed smoothly across events and initiatives.
• Partner closely with the Events Team to support evolving program needs and priorities.
• Proactively gather and incorporate content from Fellow-led events to showcase community reach and engagement.

Total Internal Meeting Commitment (3-5 hours per week)

• Attend the Events Team meeting to share updates, coordinate across geographies, and align on strategy.
• Attend weekly 1-on-1 meetings to review tasks, troubleshoot challenges, and receive guidance on production editing approach.
• Attend weekly Program Team meetings to see the status of all programs and collaborate across the broader team.

Performance Benchmarks

• Weekly and monthly evaluations with specific benchmarks outlined in the contract.

Requirements

• An exceptional eye for detail: Enjoy spending time with words, style, and formatting to create the most compelling product possible.
• Detail-Oriented: Meticulous and has excellent organizational skills, especially attuned to spotting mistakes or inconsistencies in writing and external communications.
• Results-Driven: Proactive problem-solver who takes ownership of tasks and ensures they are completed to a high standard.
• High Integrity: Demonstrates integrity in decision-making and effectively handles sensitive information.
• Systems-minded: Demonstrated experience in building and implementing systems, comfortable designing, testing, improving, and smoothly running systems and processes.
• Communication Style: Maintains direct, honest, and solution-focused communication to address issues and ensure project success.

Candidate Profile

• Top candidates will bring a strong balance of creative execution, organization, and adaptability, demonstrating:
• Core Strengths: Strong video editing and content production skills, with the ability to create polished, high-quality outputs.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a sharp eye for visual quality, formatting, and presentation.
• Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple workflows, including scheduling recordings, tracking assets, and coordinating deliverables.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-volume environments, balancing multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• A proactive, self-starter mindset with the ability to take ownership of tasks and follow through to completion.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with tools such as Descript, Canva, or similar video editing and design platforms.
• Familiarity with workflow management tools (e.g., Monday.com, Airtable, etc.) for task tracking and coordination.
• Experience supporting or creating content for presentations or venture pitches, with the ability to help shape clear, compelling, and visually polished outputs for showcase-style events.
• Familiarity with Crowdcast or other virtual event platforms.
• Experience working in fast-paced, remote, or project-based environments.

Benefits

• Time commitment: Estimated 25 hours per week with flexibility around the schedule.
• Compensation: Competitive contractor compensation of $25,000.00.
• Location: Fully remote within the U.S., with a preference for candidates based in Eastern or Mountain Time.
• Start date: August 24th, 2026.
• End date: January 22, 2027, with the possibility of extension based on organizational needs and performance.