Media Works Instructor

Proctors Group; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Proctors Collaborative seeks a professional media artist to serve as a MediaWorks Instructor for the Musical Theatre Academy at Proctors, a Schenectady City School District program. This part-time role (~25 hours/week, Mon-Fri 10:00–3:00) starts in October and follows the school calendar with possible extra hours for performances.

The role blends media arts with theatre and dance, teaching video production, editing, and storytelling while collaborating with academy staff to enhance student

Qualifications

• Degree in media arts, film, communications, or related field, or 3 years of professional experience.
• Experience in film, television, video production, photography, or digital media.
• Experience with high school students or educational settings preferred.
• Proficiency with Mac platforms and media software (Final Cut Pro, Adobe CC, After Effects, Photoshop).
• Strong written/spoken communication and ability to collaborate with educators and students.

Responsibilities

• Teach as a teaching artist in MediaWorks classroom from October to June, including planning and instruction.
• Collaborate with English faculty to weave media projects into curriculum goals.
• Coordinate with dance, music, and theatre staff to integrate media into student projects.
• Guide students in cameras, lighting, audio, editing software, and media technology.
• Develop media projects, document performances, and support public presentations.
• Maintain equipment, assist with assessment, and document program activities.

Skills

Media arts

Video production

Editing software

Collaborative teaching

Classroom management

Education

Degree in media arts

Film or communications degree

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Adobe Creative Cloud

After Effects

Photoshop

Job description

Proctors Collaborative seeks a professional media artist to serve as a MediaWorks Instructor for the Musical Theatre Academy at Proctors, a Schenectady City School District program. 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.

The 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.

The 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a teaching artist in the MediaWorks classroom from October through June, including lesson planning, instruction, project development, and classroom support.
• Collaborate with English faculty to develop and implement media-based projects that support curriculum goals and student learning.
• Collaborate with Academy dance, music, and theatre faculty to identify meaningful opportunities for media to support and enhance student projects, performances, and activities.
• Guide students in the use of cameras, lighting, audio equipment, computers, editing software, and other media technology.
• Teach students the fundamentals of video production, photography, editing, visual storytelling, and digital content creation.
• Support students in creating promotional videos, documenting performances and projects, conducting interviews, and developing media for public presentation.
• Contribute to lesson planning, curriculum development, student assessment, grading, and program evaluation.
• Maintain and track MediaWorks equipment and supplies and ensure equipment is properly stored and cared for.
• Document student work and program activities for Vimeo, grants, impact reports, and other program communications.
• Maintain lesson plans, student evaluations, and other required program documentation.
• Participate in planning meetings and other activities related to the success of the Academy and MediaWorks program.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in media arts, film, communications, or a related field, or a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience.
• Professional experience in film, television, video production, photography, digital media, or a related field.
• Experience working with high school students or in an educational setting preferred.
• Proficiency 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.
• Strong understanding of video production, editing, digital storytelling, and contemporary media practices, including web-based content management
• Dependable, self‑motivated, with strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with educators, teaching artists, students, and staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Successful completion of a background check required.

PAY RATE: $35-$45 per hour

Proctors 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. We celebrate individual differences and we strive to treat everyone with fairness and respect.

JOB SUMMARY

Proctors Collaborative seeks a professional media artist to serve as a MediaWorks Instructor for the Musical Theatre Academy at Proctors, a Schenectady City School District program. 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.

The 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.

The 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a teaching artist in the MediaWorks classroom from October through June, including lesson planning, instruction, project development, and classroom support.
• Collaborate with English faculty to develop and implement media-based projects that support curriculum goals and student learning.
• Collaborate with Academy dance, music, and theatre faculty to identify meaningful opportunities for media to support and enhance student projects, performances, and activities.
• Guide students in the use of cameras, lighting, audio equipment, computers, editing software, and other media technology.
• Teach students the fundamentals of video production, photography, editing, visual storytelling, and digital content creation.
• Support students in creating promotional videos, documenting performances and projects, conducting interviews, and developing media for public presentation.
• Contribute to lesson planning, curriculum development, student assessment, grading, and program evaluation.
• Maintain and track MediaWorks equipment and supplies and ensure equipment is properly stored and cared for.
• Document student work and program activities for Vimeo, grants, impact reports, and other program communications.
• Maintain lesson plans, student evaluations, and other required program documentation.
• Participate in planning meetings and other activities related to the success of the Academy and MediaWorks program.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in media arts, film, communications, or a related field, or a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience.
• Professional experience in film, television, video production, photography, digital media, or a related field.
• Experience working with high school students or in an educational setting preferred.
• Proficiency 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.
• Strong understanding of video production, editing, digital storytelling, and contemporary media practices, including web-based content management
• Dependable, self‑motivated, with strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with educators, teaching artists, students, and staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Successful completion of a background check required.

PAY RATE: $35-$45 per hour

Proctors 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. We celebrate individual differences and we strive to treat everyone with fairness and respect.

Proctors Collaborative does not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veterans’ status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.