MIT Museum/Nord Anglia Collaboration Curiosity Correspondent

CURIOSITY CORRESPONDENT, MIT Museum - Nord Anglia Collaboration, is an on-camera presence for the MIT Museum in videos produced for an international audience of more than 90,000 K12 students; very comfortable on-camera and creating fun, lively video segments about research, academics, culture and special events at MIT; and will be responsible for all aspects of the video production, including topic selection, storyboarding and scriptwriting, shooting video using Sony equipment; conducting interviews with MIT scientists and students; accurately translating the complex science being discussed in a way that engages children and teens; editing the video using Adobe Premiere Pro; and delivering the final product and coordinating its release on several platforms. The MIT Nord Anglia Collaboration produces dozens of videos annually. The Curiosity Correspondent will be expected to develop and maintain relationships with MIT faculty, staff and students to stay informed on research, discoveries, and other STEAM news for the benefit of Nord Anglia students and teachers. The position will support logistics and operations for annual teacher and student trips and other big events, as well as perform other duties as requested.

A full job description is available, here: https://mitmuseum.mit.edu/connection/careers

REQUIRED: A High School Diploma; a minimum of two years of experience; a demonstrated record of producing video segments; and proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro CC, MS Word, and a variety of social media platforms. PREFERRED: A Bachelor's degree in a STEAM field; a working knowledge of MIT and an education and/or science background; excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; be self-motivated, flexible, adaptable, and a team player who, as a representative of the MIT Museum, demonstrates a passion for science and the ability to communicate effectively with academic and industry-based scientists, community organizations, and global corporations; and experience traveling internationally and a strong respect for other cultures.

Required to work occasional evening and weekend hours as needed and may travel internationally on occasion.

This is a term position with the expectation of renewal based upon funding.

This position is not eligible for a fully remote work schedule.