Youth Media Specialist

4 weeks ago

Bozeman, Montana, United States Montana State University Full time


Position Details
Position Information

Announcement Number
STAFF – VA – 24131

For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Nicole Vradenburg
Director of Education

Classification Title
Program/Project Lead

Working Title
Youth Media Specialist

Brief Position Overview
Montana PBS is hiring a Youth Media Specialist to elevate youth media making and journalism in Montana. This secondary teacher will tap into their experience teaching media making and journalism to collaborate with all departments at Montana PBS as we set out together to support students ages 13-18 to produce original content for broadcast and digital audiences across the state and the nation. The Youth Media Specialist will serve as an ambassador for Montana PBS across Montana sharing PBS resources and conducting media making and youth journalism workshops for teachers and students in large and small settings online and in person while also supporting content production on PBS LearningMedia–a free platform for teachers to use PBS media in their classrooms.

Position Number
4C1556

Department
KUSM State Base Fund

Division
President's Office

Appointment Type
Professional

Contract Term
Fiscal Year

Semester

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FLSA
Exempt

Union Affiliation
Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE
1.0

Benefits Eligible
Eligible

Salary
Starting pay $55,000 annually and up, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

Contract Type
LOA

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Recruitment Type
Open

Position Details



General Statement
Montana PBS is a partnership of Montana State University-Bozeman (KUSM) and the University of Montana-Missoula (KUFM). Montana PBS is the state's public television service based on the Montana State University campus and housed in the Visual Communications Building. The station produces, and broadcasts, high quality local and national PBS programming for Montana citizens. Montana PBS also creates digital content for PK-12 classrooms published on the FREE website PBS LearningMedia .

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Design and implement programs to support Montana high school students and teachers to create original content to share on Montana PBS platforms using PBS developed programs such as the PBS Newshour Student Reporting Labs and KQED Youth Media Challenges.
  • Convene and lead a youth advisory board composed of a diverse group of youth ages 13-18 from Montana with the intent to build and maintain strong relationships with Montana youth and plan future initiatives.
  • Collaborate with the Montana Digital Academy to develop and teach a course devoted to journalism and youth media production.
  • Collaborate with production and digital engagement staff at MSU and UM to publish youth produced content on Montana PBS broadcast and digital platforms in partnership with Montana PBS Reports: Impact and other Montana PBS programs as needed.
  • Identify partners across the state who currently support youth media making and journalism. Build and cultivate relationships with these like-minded peers and explore opportunities for collaboration.
  • Lead and Co-lead professional development workshops for teachers who want to learn about media literacy and media production in the secondary classroom.
  • Promote PBS LearningMedia to teachers across the state by attending and presenting at conferences and other events for teachers.
  • Build and maintain a database of teachers who teach media production in high schools across the state and engage with them regularly using digital newsletters, social media and face to face meetings when appropriate.
  • Support the work of the Education department as needed by attending and participating in events online and in person.


Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Degree in Education and a current Montana teaching certificate for grades 6-12.Demonstrated experience teaching journalism, media making or digital storytelling in a middle or high school setting.Strong knowledge and understanding of the pedagogy of teaching and learning for middle and high school aged students.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Demonstrated experience producing content for broadcast and/or digital platforms.Demonstrated experience facilitating professional development for classroom teachers in both formal and informal settings.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Formal or informal training in media production.Recognized achievement in the field of education and/or production.Demonstrated experience designing digital learning materials for teachers and students.Familiarity with PBS Newshour Student Reporting Labs program and curriculum.Familiarity with PBS Media Literacy Certification for Educators.Familiarity and/or experience teaching with PBS LearningMedia content site for teachers and students.

The Successful Candidate Will
  • Expertise presenting for groups of adults and students of all sizes online and in person.
  • Expertise using technology to communicate and collaborate.
  • Experience using a variety of production equipment and programs such as DSLR cameras, lighting kits, audio equipment and editing software such as Adobe Premiere
  • Experience evaluating programs and setting measurable goals based on data collected.
  • Knowledge and understanding of teaching practices related to media production, journalism, and media literacy.
  • Ability to self-motivate and work independently and collaboratively as needed


Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
There will be in and out of state travel required for this position. The amount of travel will vary, and transportation and accommodations will be provided by Montana PBS for all outreach events and activities.
The Youth Media Specialist will need to be available to work on a flexible schedule with willingness and availability to work in the evenings and weekends.
Most of the work conducted by the Youth Media Specialist will take place at various locations across the state, however, this is not a remote position. The Youth Media Specialist will need to live close enough to Bozeman that they can be present in the office on the MSU campus when they are not working in the community.

Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties?
No

Posting Detail Information



Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
Upon a successful search

Position End Date (if temporary)

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Close Date

Applications will be:
Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the position is filled.

Special Instructions

Diversity Statement
Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference please complete the veteran's preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
MSU's Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website:

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