Cinematic AI Specialist

NYFA; Burbank (CA); Remote; USD 75,768 - 103,320; Part time

Job summary

NYFA is seeking an experienced instructor for a four-week online intensive focused on cinematic AI and generative design. The role involves guiding students through practical applications of AI tools and technologies within creative industries.

Ideal candidates should have a professional background in filmmaking or media arts, and experience teaching students. Strong communication skills and familiarity with generative AI workflows are essential for success in this role, which is part-time and remote.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in media arts, design, or creative technology.
• Experience teaching or mentorship is preferred.
• Knowledge of AI platforms relevant to creative processes.

Responsibilities

• Teach online classes and workshops on cinematic AI.
• Provide mentorship and feedback to students.
• Demonstrate industry applications of generative AI tools.

Skills

Professional experience in filmmaking

Experience using generative AI tools

Strong communication skills

Ability to teach concepts accessibly

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Premiere

Nuke

Chatgpt

Job description

Job Details

• Level: Experienced
• Location: Los Angeles - Burbank, CA 91505
• Position Type: Part Time
• Education Level: Not Specified
• Salary Range: $55.00 - $75.00 Hourly
• Travel Percentage: Negligible
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Education

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced and innovative instructor to teach within a four-week online intensive focused on cinematic AI, generative design, and emerging creative technologies. The program is designed for students and professionals working across filmmaking, content creation, advertising, media arts, marketing, publishing, and related creative industries. Instructors guide students through the practical and creative applications of generative AI tools, machine learning, and hybrid production workflows while helping them understand how these technologies are reshaping modern media production.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach engaging online classes, workshops, and critiques.
• Introduce students to AI-powered creative workflows and production tools.
• Provide mentorship, feedback, and project guidance.
• Demonstrate industry applications of generative AI in media and storytelling.
• Support student understanding of professional, ethical, and legal considerations surrounding AI-generated content.
• Collaborate with program leadership to maintain curriculum quality and relevance.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in filmmaking, media arts, design, creative technology, or related industries.
• Experience using generative AI tools and workflows.
• Strong communication and instructional skills.
• Ability to teach both creative concepts and technical processes in an accessible way.

Preferred

• Teaching or mentorship experience.
• Familiarity with diffusion models, generative video, multimodal AI tools, or machine learning workflows.
• Background in entertainment, digital media, or content production.
• AI Platforms and Model Familiarity: Comfy.ui (A bonus), Gemini Flash (Nano Bannana), Seedance, VEO, LUMA (Video to Video especially), Flux, Grok (Video), Chatgpt (Images II, and LLM), LoRA training.
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, Nuke (or After Effects/Fusion) and basic camera knowledge.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students completing the program will gain hands‑on experience with cinematic AI workflows and develop practical skills in AI‑assisted storytelling, visual development, production integration, and creative direction. They will also gain a foundational understanding of professional standards and emerging practices within AI‑driven media production.

Instructional Format

• Four-week online intensive
• Remote instruction and project-based learning
• Collaborative creative environment

New York Film Academy ("NYFA") is an equal opportunity employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.