Upswell is hiring: Content Coordinator (Junior) in Portland

In this role, youll support Upswells content development and production process across a range of studio outputs, including exhibitions, films, interactive installations, and websites. You will be responsible for researching, organizing, tracking, coordinating, sourcing, licensing, proofing, and testing project content. Our ideal candidate has a background in the liberal arts, has a keen interest in creative production across the cultural and social sectors, and can work independently and collaboratively. What Youll DoCoordinate project content schedules, milestones, production shoots, and, as applicable, outside consultantsConduct archival and primary content research, clearing rights, securing/negotiating licenses, sourcing assets, and managing content acquisition budgetsTrack, organize, and archive all content and media assets using tools and systems such as Microsoft/Google docs and spreadsheets, and internal and external drivesSupport the content team with content development tasks, such as creating draft copy, logging footage, uploading content to content management systems, and basic video/audio/image editing Conduct content quality assurance including, but not limited to, proofreading and testing in design and software systems, and participating in user focus groups and user testingWhat We RequireA Bachelors degree in the liberal arts (humanities, social sciences, natural sciences) 23 years experience working as a content coordinator, production assistant, or content producerExcellent organizational skills, with strong attention to detail, diligent tracking and execution, and the ability to think ahead and proactively anticipate and plan for upcoming tasksExcellent oral and written communicationDemonstrated experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office. Figma and Adobe Creative Suite tools are a bonus.Ability to attend content-related internal meetings (sometimes outside of regular office hours), off-site working sessions, or perform research tripsWhat We OfferUpswell offers a salary commensurate with experience. Our benefits include:Full health and vision insurance 401k retirement plan with company matching Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, including: 10 days vacation the first year, and 1 additional day per year after, for up to 15 days total; 5 days sick leave; 6 company holidays; 5 days off between Christmas and New Years Day.Hybrid work environmentWho We AreUpswell unites storytelling and technology to stimulate different ways of seeing, understanding, and engaging with the urgent topics of our time. Our studio was founded with the intent to provide experience design services to mission-driven leaders and cultural organizations tackling 21st-century challenges, including questions related to civic engagement, public history, climate change, and the role of the arts in society. Weve had the opportunity to work with world-class institutions and organizations such as the New York Public Library, Library of Congress, the International Center of Photography, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, the Canadian Museum of History, High Desert Museum, Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Adobe, the University of Arizona Archaeological Mapping Lab, Pacific Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, Maine Historical Society, the Chrysler Museum of Art, and the Oregon Historical Society.What We Believe Inclusion is fundamental to our culture of creativity and collaboration and fuels excellence in our work. We are a practice that values difference across gender, race, sexuality, age, identity, nationality, and lived experience. Our mission to stimulate different ways of seeing, understanding, and engaging with the urgent topics of our time greatly benefit from a range of perspectives. We encourage women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, veterans, persons with disabilities, and gender-nonconforming candidates to apply.
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