Media Works Instructor

Proctors Collaborative seeks a professional media artist to serve as a Media Works 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 Media Works 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.

• Serve as a teaching artist in the Media Works 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 Media Works 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 Media Works program.

• 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.
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