Youth Media Instructor: Podcasting & Creative Media

THE BOYS' CLUB OF NEW YORK INC

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 55,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

The Boys' Club of New York Inc is seeking a Media Instructor to design and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate media programming for BCNY members, including photography, videography, podcasting, digital storytelling, and graphic design.

The role blends technical media skills with youth-development practices, guiding students from concept to completed podcast episode while fostering creativity, collaboration, and confident communication in a safe studio.

Qualifications

Experience in youth development, education, or afterschool.
Experience in podcasting, audio production, digital media, broadcasting, journalism, communications, or content creation.
Experience with the podcast production process (pre-production, recording, editing, post-production).
Experience using microphones, audio interfaces, headphones, computers, and recording equipment.
Familiarity with audio-editing software (e.g., Adobe Audition, Audacity, GarageBand, Logic Pro, Pro Tools).
Ability to teach podcasting concepts in an engaging, age-appropriate manner.
Strong communication, storytelling, interviewing, and organizational skills.
Ability to develop structured lessons guiding members from concept to completed episode.
Ability to manage groups of youth in a safe, creative studio environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships with youth.
Ability to collaborate with instructors, program staff, and clubhouse leadership.
Understanding of digital citizenship, copyright, privacy, consent, and responsible media practices for minors.
Associate's or bachelor's degree in related fields.
Professional or independent podcasting experience; portfolio required.
Experience teaching podcasting, media production, journalism, or storytelling to youth.
Experience developing interview questions, scripts, and episode rundowns.
Knowledge of publishing podcasts on digital platforms.
Experience with photography, videography, or graphic design is a plus.
Knowledge of youth development principles and project-based learning.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily activities of a group of 10-21 boys.
Develop and facilitate engaging podcasting programs for BCNY members.
Teach fundamentals of podcast production: concept development, storytelling, interviewing, script writing, recording, editing.
Guide members through full podcast production from idea to finished episode.
Teach topics, show formats, and interview questions.
Help members strengthen communication, public speaking, and storytelling skills.
Instruct on microphones, audio interfaces, headphones, recording equipment, and software.
Provide hands-on training in recording, editing, mixing, and post-production.