Scratch is a creative programming language and online community for children and teens. ScratchJr is a stand-alone app for younger children. Children around the world use the Scratch and ScratchJr editors to create their own interactive games, stories, and animations -- and share their creations with one another. In the process, they learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively. Last year, more than 30 million children and teens around the world created projects with Scratch.

In 2019, we moved our team out of the MIT Media Lab after 15 years, and into the Scratch Foundation, a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit.  We’re transitioning out of an academic environment and into an independent nonprofit organization at a moment when children are being asked to learn and socialize online. As an organization, we’re focused on centering marginalized children, investing in our online community, developing our team, scaling our infrastructure, and improving data privacy, interoperability, and In-school experience.

We’re looking for a diverse pool of applicants, including those from historically marginalized backgrounds, to join our team of 50 educators, designers, and engineers, and help us steward our community through this work.

The Digital Media Specialist for Scratch will create marketing videos to highlight the global impact of Scratch. This role will also support the creation of Scratch learning resource videos, which are used by millions of young people around the world. The Specialist will turn ideas into finished projects and work collaboratively with teammates to refine and workshop ideas. (Youtube link to sample of work product is attached.)

Responsibilities:

●        Produce high-quality Scratch marketing videos through all stages of production – conceptualizing, writing, interviewing, filming, editing, graphics, and delivery.

●        Produce high-quality Scratch learning resource videos through most stages of production – filming, editing, graphics, and delivery.

●        Create localized versions of Scratch videos and communicate with external partners who are assisting with this work.

●        Design short-form videos and GIFs for Scratch social media channels and websites.

●        Work with the Manager of Digital Media and Communications to develop standard operating procedures, maintain quality assurance across the organization. 

●        Serves as a liaison internally and externally on video projects.

●        Ensure that all work created is consistent with the values and visual style of Scratch.

●        Minimum of 3 years of experience in video production, editing, and writing.

●        Excellent editorial capabilities — comfortable creating compelling stories, narratives, and digital videos.

●        Ability to effectively communicate multiple topics in a variety of forums, tailoring communications to inform and influence the targeted audience.

●        Experience using video production hardware such as DSLR cameras, lighting kit, and other relevant tools.

●        Experience setting up and conducting interviews for video projects.

●        Skillful knowledge of Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Screenflow (or equivalent screen capturing software).

●        Ability to travel for assignments.             

●        Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in video production

Preferred Skills:

●        Passionate commitment to Scratch’s educational mission and vision.

●        Excellent project management.

●        Experience with visual communication principles.            

●        Skillful knowledge of AfterEffects, Photoshop٫ Illustrator, Premiere Pro٫ Screenflow, and/or other media editing software.

●        Skillful knowledge of capturing interviews, b-roll, and other video footage.             

●        Ability to collaborate with teammates and proactively solicit feedback.

●        Taking an iterative approach to design and development, incorporating feedback from teammates, from playtesting with users, and from online data.

●        Ability to respond well to constructive feedback.

●        Familiarity with current and emerging creative learning and education trends and their implications, or experience working in a research environment.

●        Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and issues on a daily basis.

●        Strong desire to work in an agile startup with an entrepreneurial spirit.

You Are

●        Someone who builds relationships across all functions and levels, who focuses on the team wins, and makes work fun.

●        Passionate about the potential that technology can offer to positively impact the ways in which people can explore, create, learn, and connect with one another.

●        Comfortable in fast-moving environments, knowing there will be risk and ambiguity, but driving toward mutual agreement, understanding and clarity.

• Starting salary for this position is $70,000. Salary may be offered at a higher rate for candidates with exceptional experience and qualifications.
• Candidates located in the Boston area are preferred. Candidates outside the Boston area will be considered but must be able to travel to Boston 4-6 times per year for meetings and other team / organizational events.

Required Application Materials: 

• Please upload your Resume & Links to your professional portfolio and/or samples of your work.

The Scratch Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Scratch welcomes people of all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We especially encourage historically marginalized identities to apply.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.