Youth Radio Job Announcement

Youth Radio Job Announcement Multimedia Instructor – Photo, Video, Online

Description: Youth Radio is seeking a part-time Multimedia Instructor for our training programs. The instructor will be responsible for teaching photo, video, and social media skills to students ages 14-18. The ideal candidate will have a love of working with young people, online media and storytelling.

The Multimedia Instructor will work with a diverse team of teachers to implement our media and digital technology training. This position holds principal oversight of the training for Youth Radio’s multimedia (photo/video/online/graphic design) track, as well as oversees the work of interns and Project Associates -peer youth educators –that teach for the program. Applicants with experience working with Bay Area youth from different backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

This is a 21 hour/week part-time, contract position that reports to the Director of Media Education

Responsibilities:  Classroom instruction for Youth Radio’s multimedia track  Teach camera skills, photo editing, graphic design, social media, and video production to groups of 5-12 students  Supervise team of peer youth educators  Evaluate student and peer youth educator projects  Adapt and facilitate curricula specific to youth teaching cohort  Incorporate media literacy into multimedia curriculum  Edit students’ work for accuracy and professionalism  Maintain classroom and building rules and a safe a professional learning/working environment  Model professionalism

Work Experience Requirements:  Multimedia Teaching Experience (photo, video and graphic design preferred) in classroom or community settings with a minimum of 2 years of experience in the field  Familiarity with WordPress, Adobe Photoshop, Professional camera equipment and set- up  Demonstrated classroom management skills  Youth Development Practitioner Experience

Education Requirements: BA/BS or teaching credential preferred but not required Position/Salary:  This position reports to the Director of Media Education  25 hours per week (part-time) o Must be available 3-7pm Monday – Thursday and 3-8pm Fridays  Salary commensurate on experience

Submission Package: At a minimum, all applications should include:  Cover Letter  Resume

Contact: Please send requirements to [email protected]. Please put “Multimedia Instructor” in subject line. No calls please. Youth Radio is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

About Youth Radio: Through the highest quality media production, Youth Radio equips the next generation with skills and support that lead to jobs and education. Partnering 14-24 year-olds with industry leaders, Youth Radio produces digital media and Peabody-award winning journalism that is distributed nationally. Through hands-on work experience, support services and a creative outlet, Youth Radio prepares young people for employment and ultimately transforms lives.