SRL Youth Media Producer (Curriculum)
WETA (Washington Educational Telecommunications Association) - Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792![WETA (Washington Educational Telecommunications Association)](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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SRL Youth Media Producer (Curriculum)Reports to : Director, Youth Media Program, Student Reporting Labs
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Full-Time/Regular/Exempt
Salary Range:
$70,000.00 to $80,000.00Position Overview:The Youth Media Producer (Curriculum) plays a pivotal role in the Student Reporting Labs program, collaborating closely with the Youth Media Program Director to facilitate student and educator hands-on training and curriculum. This position includes in-person and virtual events, the development of educational resources and content, managing partnerships with external curriculum providers.Primary Responsibilities:Train and mentor students throughout the entire production process: pre-production, production, and post-production.Work with Youth Media Program Director to design and execute training and engagement events.Organize and lead training sessions for students and educators, ensuring comprehensive understanding of broadcast journalism production techniques, digital storytelling, podcasting, and social media.Develop metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives, analyze outcomes, and adjust strategies as needed.Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources efficiently to meet program goals.Conduct research and recommend production equipment, software, and storytelling tools.Work with external partners on joint educational resources to co-create educational materials and content.Create and refine internal lesson plans and curricula to align with program objectives.Publish and update educational resources on content management platforms.Oversee individual production projects with student producers, providing support for story sourcing, interviewing, filming, and editing as needed.Provide support on special projects, including fellowships, partnerships, professional development, and duties as assigned.Additional Skills and Qualifications:College degree in film, journalism, communication, or a related field.Minimum 5 years professional experience producing journalism or education content.Or equivalent combination of education and experience.A background in teaching journalism, production and video editing is essential.Experience in project management.Experience in creating lesson plans and curricula, and other educational resources.Interest in working with an innovative team and the confidence, talent, and skills to contribute in meaningful ways, big and small.Proven ability to shoot and edit broadcast quality video.Experience with both professional and mobile production equipment.Highly proficient in the entire Adobe Creative Suite.Excellent organizational, project planning, presentation, and time management skills with careful attention to detail.Proven ability to work effectively on a multi-faceted team that consistently works with leaders and producers in a fast-paced production setting.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team environment.Demonstrated ability to successfully perform in an atmosphere of multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadlines.Proficiency with data management and/or website content management platforms preferred.Knowledge of state and national educational standards and best teaching practices preferred.Location:
WETA and NewsHour Productions are Washington, DC established media and news organizations. We are a largely local workforce based out of the Campbell Place office in Arlington, VA. WETA and NewsHour Productions value employee flexibility when possible. Most positions based in our Arlington, VA office will be onsite or hybrid, depending upon the role.
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