MCM Teaching Assistants teach and assist on all studio and field production equipment, and video editing. The MCM Teaching Assistant is a part-time union position, scheduled between 4-20 hours per week, based on MCM’s class schedule, youth training programs and productions. The ideal candidate is skilled in various facets of multimedia production, has a flexible schedule with some weekend and evening availability, and the desire to teach and support all members of the MCM community, including students, interns, seniors and hobbyists.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with instruction – To be knowledgeable about all classroom procedures and media equipment applications. To assist instructors in all aspects of media training, which may include field production, studio classes and editing.
In the field production - Assist in teaching the operation of cameras, videotape recorders, lights, microphones, audio and editing equipment.
In the studio -Set up the studio and assist in teaching cameras, switcher, character generator, audio board, podcasting, media recorders, teleprompter, and lighting.
Student supervision – To act as an MCM representative supervising student projects, edit sessions, field shoots or studio productions. To ensure equipment safety and adherence to project guidelines.
Set up studio and classroom prior to production or class.
Certification testing – Administer and evaluate written & demonstration tests for certification.
Assist in the production of MCM-supervised programing.
Assist in the field and in-studio productions and editing sessions for ECE students, Fellows and interns.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

An associate degree in television communications or demonstrated experience.
Field production skills and in-studio production skills (camera, switcher, lighting, audio).
Video editing skills and podcasting and audio production skills.
Basic knowledge of emerging digital media technologies.
Understanding of instruction methods, particularly in television and/or digital media environment.
Ability to work cooperatively with students, interns and community members who are unfamiliar with multimedia production.
Sensitivity and patience in instruction of multi-generational community volunteers.
This position requires membership in the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians – Communication Workers of America (NABET- CWA).

Please send resume and availability to work to: [email protected]

Montgomery Community Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.