Medfield Community Cable Access Corporation
Education & Production Coordinator Job Description
The Education & Production Coordinator is an experienced educator and media professional on Medfield TV’s staff, responsible for supporting community producers, volunteers, and students in creating high-quality multimedia content. They will expand and lead Medfield TV’s media education programs to help volunteers develop their media skills and become confident content creators.
This is a full-time non-exempt position working at least 35 hours per week during non-traditional hours. General schedule will be 12 PM - 7 PM Tuesday - Friday, and 10 AM - 5 PM on Saturday. Expected schedule may vary depending on production schedules and volunteer needs. Reports to the Multimedia Manager.
Employees should feel inspired to express their creativity in their work and bring new ideas to our organization. Medfield TV encourages personal growth through skill development in areas of interest to the employee while fulfilling the duties set before them.
Key Responsibilities:
- Digital Media Lessons and Instruction
- Develop curriculum, syllabi, and lesson plans for classes, and other training programs for members
- Schedule and teach new and existing group classes and one-on-one training for youth and adults
- With Executive Director approval, schedule outside instructors to teach classes and workshops, ensuring all instructors have proper training, knowledge, and support for a successful classroom experience
- Create additional educational resources and events, such as media clubs or film screenings
- Create a supportive, open, and accessible learning environment for all
- Production Scheduling and Equipment Management
- Manage incoming event coverage requests from the community, coordinating resources and personnel as needed.
- Ensure successful coverage of Medfield TV productions and certain Medfield community events
- Schedule TV studio and podcast studio reservations, equipment check in/out, and editing time
- Schedule equipment reservations, check equipment in/out, conduct minor maintenance on equipment, track inventory, and keep the Executive Director informed of any equipment issues, needs, or replacements.
- Production and Technical Support
- Support volunteers and producers in their media training journey and ensure community producers and volunteers are properly trained to use facilities and equipment
- Accompany volunteers on location-based shoots in town, providing guidance and hands-on assistance
- Serve as a resource for volunteers, answering questions about equipment use and digital media skills.
- Monitor volunteer skills and provide additional coaching and training where needed
- Be a role model and technical resource for students, volunteers, interns, and producers
- Facilitate productions in-studio and in the field, including guiding producers and encouraging them to utilize the volunteer list/POINT App for crew
- Volunteer Coordination and Outreach
- Conduct orientations with new volunteers, introducing them to the Medfield TV facility and opportunities
- Hold regularly scheduled Member Meetups to promote networking and idea sharing among volunteers
- Connect community producers with properly-trained volunteers to crew their shows
- Track volunteer training and maintain list of volunteers for distribution to community producers
- Post all volunteer opportunities on the POINT App, and send timely emails/messages to inform volunteers about upcoming projects and needs
- Promote media education opportunities by scheduling visits to schools and submitting articles to local newspapers, and school newsletters
- Ensures successful coverage of Medfield TV productions and Medfield community events
- Fields requests from the public to cover events in town, posts opportunities to POINT, and invites volunteers to record and edit events.
General Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with team to develop and support classes, shows, and fundraisers which uphold Medfield TV’s mission
- Suggests new Medfield TV initiatives which support the advancement of Medfield TV’s Vision
- Assists in the procurement of supplemental revenue by working with team to fundraise, write grants, plan fundraising events, and provide production services
- Record and edit Medfield TV productions and certain Medfield community events, as needed and as assigned
- Continually elevates their skills through continuing education and the creation of new content
- Answer phones and emails
Job Requirements:
- Degree in communications, media production, or equivalent, or 1-2 years of relevant experience in the field
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Experienced in non-linear editing in Adobe Premiere Pro and/or Final Cut Pro X, including still and motion graphics
- Experienced in operating video cameras and DSLR cameras
- Has experience guiding crews through pre- to post-production
- Must be willing to work occasional nights and weekends to cover necessary events. Some tasks may be done remotely with advanced permission of the Executive Director
- Must have reliable transportation
- Has the ability to lift and carry the equipment necessary for each production
- Exercises patience with new learners
- Able to use sound judgement when problem-solving and making decisions
- Must pass a CORI Check
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience working in community media, nonprofit organizations, or educational settings
- Familiarity with project management tools such as Asana or Monday
- Familiarity with volunteer management platforms such as the POINT app
Medfield TV is an open and inclusive working environment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age (40 or older), national origin, ethnicity, disability, sexual preference, or genetic information.
Salary Range: $45,000-$50,000K/yr commensurate with experience
Benefits: 50% Medical Premium coverage, 13 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid vacation time, skills development, 2 work from home days per month with advanced notice and work from home Fridays during the summer
Please submit a resume, demo reel/portfolio and list of 2-3 references to katie[at]medfield.tv
