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This position is part-time, approximately 25 hours per week, Monday-Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., starting in October concurrent with the school calendar. Occasional additional hours may be required for performances or special projects. This position is not benefits-eligible.\nThe Musical Theatre Academy is a regional partnership serving high school students from across the Capital Region. This half-day, credit-bearing program provides pre-professional training in music, dance, theatre, and media within a working professional theatre, combining academic instruction with hands-on learning and career exploration.\nThe MediaWorks Instructor serves as a teaching artist and creative collaborator, working closely with English faculty and Academy teaching artists to integrate media arts into the student experience. Through hands-on projects in filmmaking, photography, video production, editing, and digital storytelling, students develop creative, technical, and professional skills while exploring connections between media, the performing arts, and their academic curriculum.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nServe as a teaching artist in the MediaWorks classroom from October through June, including lesson planning, instruction, project development, and classroom support.\nCollaborate with English faculty to develop and implement media-based projects that support curriculum goals and student learning.\nCollaborate with Academy dance, music, and theatre faculty to identify meaningful opportunities for media to support and enhance student projects, performances, and activities.\nGuide students in the use of cameras, lighting, audio equipment, computers, editing software, and other media technology.\nTeach students the fundamentals of video production, photography, editing, visual storytelling, and digital content creation.\nSupport students in creating promotional videos, documenting performances and projects, conducting interviews, and developing media for public presentation.\nContribute to lesson planning, curriculum development, student assessment, grading, and program evaluation.\nMaintain and track MediaWorks equipment and supplies and ensure equipment is properly stored and cared for.\nDocument student work and program activities for Vimeo, grants, impact reports, and other program communications.\nMaintain lesson plans, student evaluations, and other required program documentation.\nParticipate in planning meetings and other activities related to the success of the Academy and MediaWorks program.\nPOSITION QUALIFICATIONS\nDegree in media arts, film, communications, or a related field, or a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience.\nProfessional experience in film, television, video production, photography, digital media, or a related field.\nExperience working with high school students or in an educational setting preferred.\nProficiency with Mac platforms and professional media production and editing software. Experience with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Cloud, After Effects, Photoshop, or comparable software preferred.\nStrong understanding of video production, editing, digital storytelling, and contemporary media practices, including web-based content management \nDependable, self-motivated, with strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.\nProfessional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.\nAbility to work collaboratively with educators, teaching artists, students, and staff.\nAbility to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills.\nSuccessful completion of a background check required.\nPAY RATE: $35-$45 per hour\nProctors Collaborative is committed to building a workplace that is both creative and progressive. To that end, we seek a broad spectrum of candidates including women, people of color, all cultural backgrounds, and persons with disabilities. 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