Associate Director, Creative Design & Multimedia

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental

Tuition assistance

Wellness & life benefits

Commuting & transportation benefits

Job summary

Northeastern University seeks an Associate Director of Design & Creative Strategy to lead multimedia content across EDGE, guiding a team of video producers and designers. The role blends creative direction with strategic planning, ensuring outputs align with institutional priorities and partner expectations.

The ideal candidate will drive innovation in media design, prototype new approaches, and mentor staff while partnering with marketing and learning teams to elevate educational content and

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of video production theory, techniques, and equipment.
• Portfolio showcasing digital content development (graphics, video, animations, interactive media).
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Media Encoder, Audition).
• Proficiency with Photoshop and Illustrator is a plus.
• Experience writing, editing, and optimizing content for diverse audiences and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead Video Production team and multidisciplinary designers to deliver high-quality multimedia products.
• Oversee multimedia design management, standards, and quality benchmarks across EDGE outputs.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and marketing partners to shape product storytelling and learner engagement.
• Mentor and coach staff and on-camera talent, managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Develop and implement media strategies, prototypes, and emergent technologies.

Skills

Video production

Creative direction

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing/communications/graphic design/multimedia

Master's preferred

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Media Encoder

Audition

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Northeastern University seeks an Associate Director of Design & Creative Strategy to lead multimedia content across EDGE, guiding a team of video producers and designers. The role blends creative direction with strategic planning, ensuring outputs align with institutional priorities and partner expectations.

The ideal candidate will drive innovation in media design, prototype new approaches, and mentor staff while partnering with marketing and learning teams to elevate educational content and