Elazar Fine

Communications Manager

• Led four consecutive public-goal fundraising campaigns to meet or exceed their targets, capped by the largest annual giving campaign in the organization's history in 2026, roughly 3x the prior year's result.
• Built an end-to-end video production capability from scratch, managing an external production partnership, directing on-camera talent including Harvard President Alan Garber, and editing in Adobe Premiere Pro. Video-anchored campaigns generated $300K+ over 18 months, including a $30K Giving Tuesday raise from a video shot solo on my phone within days of starting at the organization.
• Owned the complete overhaul of the organization's website: vendor RFP, contract negotiation, design, incorporating stakeholder feedback, on-schedule launch, and ongoing site governance.
• Coordinated and prepared the Executive Director for appearances on ABC News, CNN, CBS News, The Boston Globe, and more; drafted holding statements for crisis moments.
• Designed major-gift program packages for donor leadership circles, co-produced consecutive Annual Impact Reports, and wrote fundraising and stewardship communications in the distinct voices of the Executive Director, senior staff, and named alumni: hundreds of messages annually.
• Architected a multi-channel comms system (email, social, landing pages, video, direct mail), including a weekly email rotation with staff and student voices that directly drives in-person donor recognition and stewardship outcomes.

Senior Video Producer & Business Developer

• Developed and managed video project budgets up to $75K.
• Spearheaded business development initiatives, cultivating new client relationships and securing new business.
• Crafted compelling pitches for diverse projects including brand commercials, product advertisements, charity campaigns, music videos, social media campaigns, and web series.
• Oversaw all aspects of physical production to deliver high-quality content on time and within budget.

Assistant to Writer/Producer part-time

• Conducted extensive project research and maintained detailed notes.
• Participated in brainstorming sessions, helping develop multiple project concepts from initial idea to final pitch.
• Facilitated seamless remote collaboration through effective use of digital tools.

Content Assistant

• Maintained calendars for multiple executives. Managed submission, talent, and tracking grids.
• Acted as liaison between VFX, Animation, and Content departments. Rolled calls for high-volume desks.
• Covered scripts, books, and other materials. Generated notes documents for projects in development.

Executive Assistant (Temp)

• Supported the CEO by rolling calls, organizing heavy email, planning travel, and handling a busy schedule.
• Provided assistance across the production and development slate, carrying out various office and personal tasks.

TV/Motion Picture Lit Assistant

• Heavy calendar management and call volume.
• Liaised between clients, agencies, studios, networks, and production companies.
• Set a high volume of exec and client meetings, preparing the exec for every meeting with research on all parties.

Acquisitions & Development Intern

• Composed company-wide newsletters each week detailing developments in specialty film distribution.
• Covered feature, pilot, book, and article submissions, providing character analyses and profitability predictions.

Administrative Assistant part-time

• Provided administrative support for litigation teams and oversaw digitization of the firm's paper filing system.