Content Manager The Record Co. - Boston, MA

What We Do

We run two creative workspaces for Boston's music community: 20 professional studios at 960 Mass Ave in Boston, and a 35,000 sq ft creative hub with 400+ businesses at 55 Morrissey in Dorchester. We charge $10–80/hour for studio time when the market rate is $100+. We've done this for 15 years. We're infrastructure, not charity.

What This Role Actually Is

We need someone who can make the content that tells TRC's story. You'll create graphics, edit videos, write copy, and produce the assets that go on our social media, website, newsletters, and everywhere else people see us. This isn't a strategy role—it's a production role. You're the person who opens Adobe Creative Cloud every day and makes stuff that looks professional, sounds like us, and gets people to care.

You'll work closely with our team to understand what needs to be communicated, then you'll figure out how to say it visually and in writing. Sometimes that's a killer Instagram carousel. Sometimes it's a 60-second video showing what happens inside a studio session. Sometimes it's the newsletter that goes out to 3,000 people. You make it happen.

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What You'll Actually Do

Visual Content Production (40% of your time)

• Design graphics for social media, website, print materials, and events using Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Create quick-turn graphics in Canva when speed matters more than polish
• Maintain brand consistency across everything we produce—colors, fonts, tone, look
• Design promotional materials for programs, events, and facility rentals
• Create infographics that make our impact data actually interesting to look at
• Develop templates that other team members can use without breaking the brand
• Take photos at events, sessions, and around the facilities when we need fresh content

Video Production & Editing (30% of your time)

• Edit video content from studio sessions, events, and community stories
• Create short-form content optimized for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube
• Produce longer-form pieces when we need to tell a deeper story
• Handle basic filming when needed—setting up shots, capturing b-roll, interviewing community members
• Add graphics, text overlays, captions, and audio mixing to make videos polished
• Manage video asset library so we're not losing footage or duplicating work
• Optimize videos for different platforms and export formats

Written Content Creation (20% of your time)

• Write social media copy that sounds like TRC, not a corporate brand account
• Draft website content, program descriptions, and event announcements
• Write and design newsletters that people actually open and read
• Create compelling copy for campaigns, fundraising materials, and impact reports
• Edit and refine content from other team members to maintain voice consistency
• Write clear, accessible descriptions of technical programs and offerings

Content Systems & Workflow (10% of your time)

• Maintain an organized file structure for all visual and written assets
• Build and manage a content calendar alongside the team
• Create production workflows that prevent last-minute scrambles
• Track what content performs well and what doesn't land
• Coordinate with the team on content needs and deadlines
• Manage freelance designers or videographers when projects need extra hands

What You Need to Already Know How to Do

• You're proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud—specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro (or equivalent video editing software)
• You can move fast in Canva for quick-turn projects
• You've edited videos before—you know pacing, storytelling, audio mixing, and color correction
• You write professionally and can adapt your tone for different audiences
• You understand brand consistency and can maintain it across channels
• You're organized enough to manage multiple projects without losing files or missing deadlines
• You know Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
• You can work independently—you don't need someone standing over your shoulder

What Would Make You Even Better

• Experience in the music industry, arts, or nonprofit communications
• Photography skills beyond just pointing your phone at things
• Motion graphics or animation capabilities (After Effects)
• Understanding of accessibility in design (alt text, color contrast, readable fonts)
• Knowledge of Boston's creative communities
• Experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, HubSpot)
• Social media advertising experience (Meta Ads, Google Ads)
• Web design or basic HTML/CSS knowledge

What You Need to Be Good At

• Visual storytelling—making people care through images and video
• Writing in a voice that sounds human, not corporate
• Working fast without sacrificing quality
• Taking direction and feedback without getting defensive
• Managing your own time across competing priorities
• Collaborating with people who aren't designers or writers
• Showing up with respect for the community we serve
• Balancing creative vision with organizational needs

What the Work Environment Is Like

Full-time position based at 960 Mass Ave. Standard schedule is flexible, but expect some evening and weekend hours when we're documenting events or sessions. The environment is fast-paced and creative. You'll work independently on production but collaborate closely with operations, development, and leadership teams.

What We Pay

Salary range: $50,000–$62,000 based on experience and portfolio strength. Health and dental insurance. 12 days paid time off in the first year. Professional development opportunities. Access to TRC facilities for your own creative projects.

How To Apply:

Send your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to bobby@therecordco.org. Your portfolio should include examples of:

• Graphic design work (show us your Adobe CC and Canva skills)
• Video editing samples (ideally 2-3 pieces showing different styles)
• Writing samples (social copy, long-form content, whatever shows your range)

Tell us why you want to make content for a nonprofit music workspace and what you think makes visual storytelling effective.

The Record Co. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

COVID-19 Safety

Our facilities have 15-zone air conditioning with laboratory-grade filtering and UV light disinfection, UV sanitizing in restrooms, and regular cleaning protocols.

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