Multimedia Communications Specialist — Substack & Social

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education is seeking a Digital Communications Associate to manage Substack, social channels, and a content calendar. Reporting to the Communications Lead, you will help raise visibility for a groundbreaking initiative through multimedia content.

The role requires strong writing, video and audio skills, and the ability to coordinate with faculty and events, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in communications, journalism, media, or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in content creation, social media, or communications.
• Experience with Substack, newsletter platforms, or content management systems.
• Experience with audio and video production tools (e.g., Descript, Canva, Adobe Suite).
• Ability to work occasional OT, including nights and weekends to support events.

Responsibilities

• Package video, events, and research updates into shareable content.
• Produce podcast and video segments that complement and/or amplify the Substack.
• Set up and manage a dedicated Substack and determine publishing cadence.
• Manage subscriber growth efforts including outreach and cross-promotion.
• Draft and edit posts from the team and faculty into a consistent voice.
• Oversee day-to-day social channels, track performance, and report on resonance.
• Maintain the content calendar for steady cadence.
• Support events from a communications angle, capturing media content and drafts.
• Draft bios, web copy updates, or event descriptions; perform light copyediting.

Skills

Content creation

Social media management

Video production

Audio production

Strong writing/editing

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in communications/related field

Tools

Substack

Canva

Descript

Adobe Suite

Content management systems

Job description

Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education is seeking a Digital Communications Associate to manage Substack, social channels, and a content calendar. Reporting to the Communications Lead, you will help raise visibility for a groundbreaking initiative through multimedia content.

The role requires strong writing, video and audio skills, and the ability to coordinate with faculty and events, including occasional evenings and weekends.