Contractor: Multimedia Content Specialist

Cortico; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit organization is seeking a multimedia content creator in Cambridge, MA. This role involves producing engaging social media content, managing digital assets, and providing video production support for community-focused initiatives. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience and proficiency with video and design software. The position is hybrid, allowing for both virtual and in-person work, paying $30/hour for 15-20 hours weekly across two organizations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in multimedia content creation or related fields.
• Demonstrated video editing skills with proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro.
• Experience creating visual assets using Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Identify and create content opportunities across organizations.
• Produce short-form videos and multimedia visual assets.
• Grow social media presence on various platforms.

Skills

Storytelling

Content creation

Social media management

Video production

Graphic design

Strong communication

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Canva Pro

Job description

About Cortico

Cortico is a non‑profit committed to fostering constructive conversations and surfacing underheard voices. We believe that intentionally designed and intentionally deployed technology can enable communities to achieve these aims in ways that are more inclusive and scalable.

Our platform brings people together in recorded small‑group conversations. Through a powerful combination of AI and human listening, this platform enables organizations to make sense of the conversations they collect, and surfaces community voices into public dialogue and decision making.

Cortico and a related organization are looking for a contractor to serve as a “constant storytelling” presence across both organizations. This person ensures that the impact of our research, programs, and community partnerships is communicated compellingly and consistently to the audiences who need to hear it — from social media followers to civic leaders to potential partners.

This role sits at the intersection of content strategy, video production, graphic design, and social media management. You’ll own the day‑to‑day multimedia output of two mission‑aligned organizations, building systems and content that bring our work to life across platforms.

This is a role for someone who is equally comfortable picking up a camera at a community event, editing a short‑form video for Instagram, and thinking strategically about how content ladders up to organizational goals.

This role will work 15-20 hours per week for each of the two organizations. It is hybrid in nature, working both virtually and in Cambridge, MA. The pay rate is $30/hour. Contractors are not employees and are not eligible for employee benefits.

About our AI approach

At Cortico, we recognize the complexity of building technology that thoughtfully balances human judgement and AI capabilities. We want to avoid push‑button AI and instead champion responsible and responsive AI approaches that emphasize transparency, security, human agency, and collaboration.

About you

• You’re a natural storyteller who can spot a compelling moment — in a research milestone, a partner conversation, or a community gathering — and know instinctively how to translate it into content.
• You move fast without sacrificing quality. You’re comfortable producing short‑form video content on a tight turnaround and adapting on the fly when priorities shift.
• You’re platform‑native, with an intuitive feel for what resonates on Instagram vs. LinkedIn vs. YouTube and why.
• You’re self‑directed and editorially confident, comfortable making judgment calls and executing without needing extensive direction.
• You’re a systems thinker who can build and maintain content calendars, asset libraries, and production workflows that keep two organizations aligned.
• You’re aligned with Cortico’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and community‑centered practice.

Responsibilities

• Be the Storytelling Presence Across Both Organizations: Proactively identify and surface content opportunities from day‑to‑day work, partner interactions, research milestones, and community conversations — acting as an embedded journalist as much as a content producer.
• Produce Multimedia Content: Develop and produce short‑form video content in standardized formats (5‑second, 32‑second, and 1‑minute videos), as well as photography, graphics, and other visual assets that communicate impact across digital channels.
• Manage Social Media: Own and grow CCC and Cortico’s presence across platforms including Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube — writing copy, creating graphics, editing video, and engaging communities in ways that are authentic to each platform.
• Develop and Maintain Content Systems: Build and manage a shared digital content calendar, production timelines, and asset archives that keep both organizations coordinated and on‑brand.
• Repurpose Long‑Form Content: Transform research papers, event recordings, and conversation highlights into engaging multimedia formats suited for digital audiences.
• Track and Report on Performance: Monitor engagement metrics and platform analytics; use data to refine content strategy and report on audience growth and performance.
• Capture Events and Activities: Provide real‑time and edited multimedia coverage of events, community conversations, and partner activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Multimedia Content Experience: 3+ years of experience in multimedia content creation, digital communications, or a related field, preferably in a nonprofit, academic, or mission‑driven organization.
• Video Production Skills: Demonstrated video production and editing skills — with an emphasis on speed and adaptability — including proficiency with tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or comparable software.
• Graphic Design Capabilities: Experience creating visual assets for research reports, event materials, presentations, and social media using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, Canva Pro, or comparable tools.
• Social Media Management: Proven ability to manage social media accounts and develop content strategies that grow audiences and drive engagement.
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent written and visual communication skills, with the ability to translate complex or technical material into accessible, engaging content.
• Organizational Skills: Experience managing digital content calendars and working within content management systems, with the ability to manage multiple projects across two organizations with competing priorities.
• Portfolio: A portfolio demonstrating range across video, graphic design, social media content, and digital storytelling.