Company: Amazon Studios
Location: Culver City, CA
Start Date:
Type of Position: Full-Time
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's
Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years

Job Description: Amazon Studios is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated Film Coordinator to support the feature film department.

An ideal candidate would bring a daily passion for film and a fierce hunger to learn the business. They will need to be able to effectively multi-task a high volume workload; have the ability to complete administrative tasks and projects quickly with little to no guidance; react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround; and efficiently and creatively solve difficult or complex problems that affect people within the group or other related groups. The candidate would also have great attention to detail while still meeting tight deadlines, have regimented organization skills, and have the ability to switch gears at a moment's notice.

Company: MSNBC
Location: New York, NY
Start Date:
Type of Position: Full-Time
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's
Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year

Job Description:

• Work closely with producers to research, select and locate required footage for broadcast
• Print scripts for anchors and build scrolling crawl daily and maintain with continual updates and breaking news
• Assist in compiling research for anchors, maintaining on-air updates during live program
• Gather information on breaking stories for anchors to relay on air
• Order and coordinate all graphic elements for air

What a year it has been. 

Our team at Harvardwood is excited to provide you with our 2020 Impact Report - even as the pandemic upended much of Harvardwood’s traditional program structure, we still managed to serve our student and alumni members - and our virtual events had the widest reach in our history!

We could not have had the impact we did without the generous time and support from our VIP supporters, who generously gave their time for panels, master classes, salons and more in 2020. 

Thank you also to those who participated in our 101 Bootcamp and other wonderful programs. 

As you can see below, your efforts reached 750+ individuals, some as far away as Hong Kong: 

Special thanks to our partners at the Office of Career Services, Office of Fine Arts, and the Harvard Club of Southern California. 

In addition, we would like to express our deepest appreciation to the individuals who donated generously in 2020 to our programs.

We are grateful for such a supportive community of individuals who have made all of this possible. One day, those 50 Harvard students will have become noted creatives in whatever industry they choose, and they will remember the Harvard creatives who gave their time and talent to them during the year of Covid. As in the Harvardwood tradition, they will pay it forward.

Thank you for everything this year.

Harvardwood will be partnering with an LA homeless organization to organize a donation drive in the New Year to help LA's homeless population.

People experiencing homelessness are being hit hard by COVID and winter weather, so we're looking for volunteers who'd like to give back to the community.

We will be holding intro meetings on both Wednesday, January 13 at 7pm PST and Sunday, January 17 at 3pm PST —you only need to attend one. More details to come shortly.

Please email Ryan at [email protected] if you're interested in volunteering, or if you have any questions in the meantime!

Company:  Harvardwood
Location: Virtual 
Start Date: ASAP based on fit
Type of Position: Part-time
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's
Minimum Years of Experience: 3

Job Description: Harvardwood is seeking a Part-Time, Remote Assistant and Bookkeeper to assist with daily tasks, report finances, and undertake key growth and research projects integral to Harvardwood’s growth in 2021 and beyond! Bookkeeping experience with a small to medium sized business, nonprofit, etc. is a major plus! Please list any Bookkeeping training certificates or credentials. 

Roles & Responsibilities: 

• Learn and operate CRM 
• Events creation and management
• Draft and maintain membership communications 
• Social media management 
• Industry research
  

Bookkeeping Responsibilities: 

• Payments processor management and analysis 
• Periodic reporting 

How to Apply: Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Thanks! 

Company: Bleacher Report
Location: New York, NY
Start Date:
Type of Position: Full-Time
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's
Minimum Years of Experience: 5 years

Job Description: The Social Stories team is looking for an experienced, dedicated NYC-based Producer to create videos for our social channels that cover a variety of sports as well as sports culture. We are looking for someone with a passion for pushing the boundaries of new content experiences. We work in a fast-paced, 24-7 field in a laid-back environment. You'll be in a role that allows you to work with multiple groups and networks.

Company: Simon & Schuster
Location: New York, NY
Start Date:
Type of Position: Full-Time
Minimum Education Level:
Minimum Years of Experience: 

Job Description: Tiller Press is seeking a Publicity Assistant to work in a growing publicity department with a dynamic, start-up publishing program, assisting the Publicity Manager and executing publicity campaigns for an array of practical, nonfiction titles in the lifestyle and wellness arena:

Key responsibilities include administrative duties, as well as involvement in all publicity-related aspects of the book publishing process, such as:

• Pitching and securing national and regional media, including print, television, online and radio.

• Arranging and assembling multi-city book tours and author appearances.

• Writing press releases, targeted pitch letters, and other promotional materials.

• Creating targeted mailing lists.

• Cultivating and maintaining media relationships.

Company: Condé Nast
Location: New York, NY
Start Date:
Type of Position: Full-Time
Minimum Education Level: 
Minimum Years of Experience: 

Job Description: Vanity Fair is seeking a highly motivated and exceptionally well-organized Editorial Assistant with a strong interest in online journalism and interactive media to provide administrative support for the digital director and the VF.com leadership team.

This position is based in New York City, but all staff members are currently working remotely.

Company: Netflix
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Start Date:
Type of Position: Full-Time
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's
Minimum Years of Experience: 3 years

Job Description: We are seeking a Post Production Coordinator to support the Animation Series Post Production team, focusing on animated content targeted to an Adult demographic.  In concert with the Post Production Manager, this position would serve as the primary post production contact across all phases of production and ensure our partners successfully deliver all episodes to Netflix within approved schedule, technical and budget parameters. Ultimately, the post production coordinator serves as a bridge between productions and internal Netflix teams to make sure each title is successfully delivered into the Netflix ecosystem and positioned for success. 

Company: Amazon Studios
Location: Santa Monica, CA
Start Date:
Type of Position: Full-Time
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's
Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years

Job Description: We are seeking a experienced Post Production Department Coordinator to support the Global Head of Post Production in building our team’s global presence and operating plan. We are looking for a creative, strategic, and administratively adept person with a passion for series and movies who thrives in a highly collaborative environment but is also comfortable working autonomously.

You will be supporting both executive administration and post production initiatives. You will be completing strategic team projects, while reacting with urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround. You will use your excellent communication and written skills to respond to situations and requests. We look forward to you using your creativity to solve interesting and complex problems that affect the teams and productions with which you will be working.

Company: NBCUniversal
Location: New York, NY
Start Date:
Type of Position: Full-Time
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's
Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year

Job Description: 

Company: Paramount Television Studios
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Start Date:
Type of Position: Full-Time
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's
Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years

Job Description: Are you seeking a role in TV Production? Then the Coordinator, TV Production supporting the Vice President, Television Production is for you!

• Serves as liaison between Production, Development, Business Affairs and Finance

• Drafts and prepares Deal Memos, presentations and other widely distributed documents

• Creates and maintains Status Report for all projects in pre-production, Production and Post Production

• Researches market trends and budgets and keeps updated list of competitors’ budget numbers

• Tracks Line Producers and other key department heads

• Distributes mail and maintain office supplies

• Manages calendar and schedules/coordinates daily meetings and appointments

• Arranges complex travel plans and itineraries, compile documents for travel-related meetings, and accompany supervisor when requested

• Answers and screens a high volume of phone calls and email, taking action when appropriate and following up

• Arranges programs, events, or conferences by arranging for facilities, issuing information or invitations, coordinating speakers, and controlling event budget

• Directs preparation of records such as agenda, notices, minutes, and resolutions for corporate meetings

• Acts as custodian of corporate documents and records

• Composes and prepare confidential correspondence, reports, and other documents such as expense reports

• Creates and maintains databases and spreadsheet files

Company: Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Start Date:
Type of Position: Full-Time
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's
Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year

Job Description: The Assistant, Digital Talent & Packaging, will support the two co-founders of recently acquired creactive and sales agency, Tandem Entertainment, within CAA’s Digital media group.  With a focus on connecting media and entertainment companies as well as influencers with brands to create original content and strategic, multi-platform partnerships.The ideal candidate should be a master of all things administratively related, a polished communicator, and able to interface directly with clients while remaining poised during all encounters (in-person, phone, email, etc.). The individual should be flexible, highly organized and have the ability to multi-task under pressure. Administrative duties include heavy phones and scheduling, coordinating meetings, preparing expense reports, managing bookings & invoicing, producing correspondence, travel booking/coordinating, special projects and personal assistance as needed. A successful assistant would be someone who can be given limited amounts of information, can respond accordingly and is resourceful and a self-starter. The ability to work unexpected frequent overtime is required.

Company: Ingrooves Music Group
Location: New York, NY
Start Date:
Type of Position: Full-Time
Minimum Education Level: 
Minimum Years of Experience: 4 years

Job Description: Reporting directly to the SVP, Label Development and indirectly to the SVP, Commercial Strategy, the Label Development Manager – Rap, Hip Hop, R&B, and Reggae, will focus on the development of key US-based record labels.  This position will manage the day to day activities for distributed labels, working alongside label partners to develop artists and promote distributed music and video content.  A successful candidate will have a strong passion and knowledge of music and pop culture with excitement for independent label and artist development.  They need to be a creative strategist who possesses a strong understanding of the opportunities in the digital retail landscape.  Preferably, they have experience with metadata best practices and have solid technical capabilities.  

Company: Amazon Studios
Location: Culver City, CA
Start Date:
Type of Position: Full-Time
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's
Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years

Job Description: Amazon Studios seeks a dynamic, self-motivated Creative Assistant to support the Movies Department. The ideal candidate would bring a daily passion for film, and a fierce hunger to learn both the business and the creative process. They will need to effectively multi-task, have the ability to complete administrative tasks and projects quickly with little to no guidance, react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround, and efficiently and creatively solve difficult or complex problems that affect people within the group or other related groups. Must have great attention to detail while still meeting tight deadlines, have great organizational skills and have the ability to switch gears at a moment's notice, all the while retaining a proactive and anticipatory focus on priorities. At all times they should be able to maintain a positive and engaged attitud.

Company: Amazon Studios
Location: London, GBR
Start Date:
Type of Position: Full-Time
Minimum Education Level: 
Minimum Years of Experience: 

Job Description: We are looking for a Music Contracts Administrator to support Amazon Studios' Music Team in the operational and administrative elements of Prime Video’s deals with musical performing rights organizations (‘PROs’). This role is based in London.

You will be responsible for coordinating internal meetings, liaising with the PRO team’s internal stakeholders and for processing external reporting and payments to PROs. As well as running day to day operations for the PRO team, you’ll identify and implement process improvements.

Your responsibilities in more detail:
• Coordinating/scheduling regular and ad hoc team meetings including managing agendas and meeting notes/action items
• Managing and executing payments to PROs via purchase orders and invoices
• Owning delivery of financial and usage reporting to PROs
• Handling vendor account set up for PROs
• Updating and organization of team resources and documents such as team calendar, team goals, service launches, and team SharePoint
• Maintaining and developing internal processes to track service launches, team goals, payments, and reporting
• Communicating and aligning with internal stakeholders such as Accounts Payable, Accounting, Finance, and other project teams

 Julio Vincent Gambuto AB '00 is a writer and director, based in New York City. Team Marco, Julio’s debut feature film, is now available nationwide in the US and Canada, from Samuel Goldwyn Films. Check it out. Julio also wrote that viral essay about the pandemic that 20 million people read around the world. Now, he’s a weekly contributor to Medium.

Q. What about your upbringing in Staten Island first inspired you to write, direct, produce, etc. and get involved with the film industry?

A. Being an artist in an Italian-American family can be tough. We’re the children of immigrants, so when you get the chance to go to Harvard, the last thing your parents really want to hear is that you want to be an artist. My family has always been remarkably supportive, though. They trusted me from the beginning, and it’s really only because of their love and support that I was able to stay the course. Specifically, I think Italian-Americans are natural storytellers. We are a very dramatic culture — at least in my family — so stories are how we communicate. I actually discovered that for myself at Harvard. I realized freshman year that a lot of people around me communicated only through intellectual sparring — not all, but many — and that was a different form of communication than I had been used to from a working-class family. I just wanted to tell stories. It’s how I connect to people.

Q. What motivated you to continue studies at USC in Directing?

A. To be honest, I was just very frustrated that my acting career wasn’t going anywhere. I had a movie deal with an independent film company to make a film based on my one-man show (Julie from Staten Island), but it fell through during the recession in 2008, so I put myself back in school.

Q. In what ways did you get involved in film while at Harvard?

A. I was very involved in theater with the HRDC. I loved it. I came to film much later in my life. I was an actor right out of school. I did a lot of downtown theater in New York, working with an LGBTQ+ theater company. I did some improv and then went into standup comedy to prepare for my one-man show. The show was really a turning point for me. I ran it in New York monthly for two years, then in LA. We had an independent movie deal, but it fell through in the ’08 recession, so I put myself back in school and went to film school at 32.