Job Description

The Organization

The Commonwealth Fund — among the first private foundations started by a woman philanthropist, Anna M. Harkness — was established in 1918 with the broad charge to enhance the common good. Today, the mission of The Commonwealth Fund is to promote a high-performing health care system that achieves better access, improved quality, and greater efficiency, particularly for society's most vulnerable, including low-income people, the uninsured, and people of color. The Fund carries out this mandate by supporting independent research on health care issues and making grants to improve health care practice and policy.

Our Values and Commitment to Equity

The Commonwealth Fund envisions a U.S. health care system that values and benefits all people
equally — one that pursues equity in health care and health outcomes as well as in leadership and
decision-making. We believe this requires an alliance of people and institutions across society working
together to recognize and value the lived experience of all individuals; ensure the delivery of
compassionate, affordable, quality health care; and strive for equitable outcomes for all.

We place great value on the varied backgrounds and experiences our staff bring to the Fund, and we
encourage our employees to bring their full selves to the workplace. We look for talented, nimble,
empathetic, and supportive team players who are ready to roll up their sleeves, create impactful
change, and celebrate accomplishments.

Program Summary

The Fund's Communications department supports programmatic goals by producing and disseminating written publications and multimedia content across the Fund's owned channels. Over a typical 12-month period, the Fund produces more than 200 publications and other products, including interactive tools and features, reports and issue briefs, blog posts, newsletters, videos and podcasts. The Fund's Communications department manages a robust dissemination effort to promote the research conducted by grantees and Fund staff through email marketing, media outreach, social media, and other vehicles. We also make grants and develop partnerships to support journalism that advances the Fund's mission, elevates the Fund, and diversifies health journalism.

General Position Description

The Commonwealth Fund seeks a creative and collaborative Digital Media Producer to conceptualize, create, and execute compelling visual content for Commonwealth Fund channels. We're looking for someone who can lead end-to-end video production and be hands-on in every step along the way. This person will translate complex subject matter into digestible, visually engaging content with clear narrative arcs and targeted messaging aimed at growing and engaging key audiences. The Digital Media Producer will be responsible for creating short-form video, audio experiences, motion graphics reels, and static graphics. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, energy for keeping up with emerging trends and best practices, and strong skills across video production, editing, motion graphics, and graphic design, with a deep understanding of how to craft compelling content for YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and emerging platforms.

Specific Responsibilities 

• Video Production and Storytelling
  • Serve as the production point person on key initiatives 
  • Work collaboratively with Communications and Program Teams to ideate, script, produce, shoot, and edit original video content tailored to key fund audiences
  • Film and conduct interviews with Fund experts and external participants
  • Manage all aspects of postproduction, including editing, sound mixing, color correction, and final delivery

• Motion Graphics & Design 
  • Create motion graphics and light animations to enhance video storytelling
  • Collaborate with internal dissemination and design teams to create social media graphics that extend video messaging
  • Serve as secondary resource for in-house graphic design needs 

• Project Management 
  • Develop and manage project timelines, overseeing schedules for all multimedia projects, and from preproduction to delivery
  • Work with internal team to develop regular deployment cadence for video projects across social channels
  • Source and oversee vendors for larger multimedia projects created out-of-house 
  • Provide on-site or remote production support as needed, working hands-on with vendors and production teams

• Channel Optimization and Strategy
  • Ensure content is optimized for different channels and audiences, including YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn
  • Develop and execute digital media strategy, aligning content with audience engagement goals and organizational priorities
  • Stay current with platform trends, best practices, and audience engagement strategies
  • Contribute to strategies for growing The Commonwealth Fund's YouTube presence
  • Generate ideas for creative partnerships to advance Fund goals and messaging

The Fund's philosophy on successful performance in the job includes the willingness on the part of all staff members to handle any assignment necessary to further the goals of the institution. This may include taking on responsibility for other program areas or departments if the need arises.

Core Competencies & Qualifications

• 5-7 years of professional experience in video production, editing, and multimedia content creation, including, including hands-on familiarity with lighting, cameras, sound, and recording software
• Proficiency in video editing software (e.g. Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) and motion graphics (e.g. After Effects) Experience with sound mixing and basic audio engineering
• Strong interviewing skills and on-set production experience
• Familiarity with graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator) 
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Deep understanding of current social media and video content trends, audience behaviors, and platform-specific best practices
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across the Fund's teams 
• A passion for storytelling that advances social good is a plus

The Fund has a relatively small staff to initiate, develop, and implement projects that will best fulfill its mission of helping Americans lead healthy and productive lives. Judgment, integrity, and the ability to listen with sensitivity to others are traits that are particularly important in an organization of this size, where teamwork is essential to effectiveness. The ability to work collegially with a variety of Fund staff and to assure appropriate professional and management review procedures for publication are key qualifications. Interest in and strong commitment to the Fund's mission and current grants programs.

Location

 The position is based in our NYC location

Salary and how to Apply

The starting salary range for this position is $94,720-$118,400 depending on professional experience.

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