Media position (Stipend)

Farmington Municipal Schools; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmington High School invites applications for Director of FHS Live, a hands-on leadership role blending education, production, and program management. The position oversees mentoring students in live radio and video production, and ensuring high-quality coverage of Scorp Nation athletics and school events.

You will supervise Scorp Radio, coordinate weekly news segments, manage equipment and streaming workflows, and foster a culture of professionalism and creativity.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring students in live broadcasting environments.
• Ability to coach students on professional on-air presence and decorum.
• Proven leadership in high-pressure, live-production settings.

Responsibilities

• Teach fundamentals of live broadcasting and scriptwriting.
• Supervise weekly content and live event coverage.
• Coordinate live streaming of athletic events and school activities.
• Manage Scorp Radio operations and maintenance of equipment.
• Ensure compliance with district standards and awards.

Skills

Live video production

On-air communication

Student leadership

Tools

Video editing software

Digital Audio Workstations

Streaming platforms

Job description

FHS Live is the award-winning student-led broadcasting network at Farmington High School (Farmington, NM). This program is unique for its "hands-on first" philosophy, where students manage everything from internet radio (Scorp Radio) to live sports streaming and weekly news segments like Good Morning Farmington High. The Director role is a blend of educator, technical producer, and program manager. Below is a job description based on the program's current operations and district standards.

Job Description: Director of FHS Live

Overview

The Director of FHS Live oversees the Farmington High School broadcasting department. This individual is responsible for mentoring students in the fundamentals of live radio and video production, managing theScorp Radio; digital stream, and coordinating live coverage of Scorp Nation athletics and school events. The Director ensures the program maintains its reputation as a premier high school media outlet in New Mexico.

Core Responsibilities

• Instruction & Mentorship: Teach the fundamentals of live broadcasting, including interviewing techniques, scriptwriting, and technical operations.
• Program Production: Supervise the creation of weekly content, including Scorp Nation News, The 60 Second Sport Short, and the weekly Good Morning Farmington High morning show.
• Live Event Management: Coordinate the live streaming of FHS athletic events (all levels) and school activities, often requiring evening and weekend availability. To include live event video board operations, music and PA.
• Radio Operations: Manage Scorp Radio, the 24/7 internet streaming station, ensuring a mix of student-programmed indie music and local talk segments.
• Equipment Maintenance: Oversee the operation and care of professional-grade multimedia equipment, including cameras, soundboards, and digital streaming software.
• Compliance & Awards: Maintain the program's high standards to compete for New Mexico Broadcasters Association (NMBA) awards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Technical Proficiency: Mastery of live video production equipment and internet radio streaming platforms. Familiarity with digital audio workstations and video editing software.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills; ability to coach students on professional on-air "presence" and decorum.
• Leadership: Experience managing student teams in high-pressure, live-production environments.

Work Environment

• Schedule: Full-time, following the school calendar, but with significant extra- curricular hours for game broadcasts and community events.
• Setting: A dynamic mix of the classroom, the Scorp Radio studio, and on-site remote broadcasting from various athletic facilities.