Position Overview

The Digital Media Production Instructor will lead engaging, hands-on instructional experiences for court-involved youth. This role is designed for passionate media professionals and educators who can inspire young people through creativity, storytelling, technology, and workforce-focused learning experiences. Instructors will provide interactive training in podcasting, audio engineering, digital storytelling, multimedia production, streaming, content development, and media marketing while helping participants develop technical proficiency, communication skills, confidence, collaboration, and professional identity. The instructor will create a culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and highly engaging learning environment that encourages youth voice, creativity, critical thinking, and positive self-expression. Through project-based learning and real-world media production experiences, instructors will guide participants from foundational production concepts to the creation of original digital media content and live podcast productions. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, the ability to build authentic rapport with youth, and a commitment to empowering young people through innovation, creativity, and career readiness development.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, engaging instruction in:

Audio recording and sound engineering

Audio editing and post-production

Podcast development and production

Digital storytelling and scriptwriting

DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software applications

Streaming, publishing, and content distribution platforms

Branding, marketing, audience engagement, and digital media monetization

Facilitate hands-on learning experiences using professional media equipment including microphones, mixers, headphones, portable recorders, DAW software, and recording workstations

Guide participants through the complete digital media production process from concept development and scripting to recording, editing, publishing, and presentation

Support youth in developing original podcast episodes, interviews, digital stories, and other multimedia content that reflects their voice, experiences, and creativity

Create a safe, structured, inclusive, and highly engaging classroom environment that promotes respect, accountability, collaboration, and active participation

Utilize culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and youth-centered instructional strategies to effectively engage justice-involved youth populations

Encourage participant growth in communication skills, teamwork, leadership, creativity, confidence, and career readiness competencies

Track participant attendance, engagement, skill progression, and classroom participation in accordance with program requirements

Administer and assist with participant pre-assessments, post-assessments, and program evaluation activities

Maintain program equipment, instructional materials, and media production resources in an organized and professional manner

Participate in instructor meetings, planning sessions, and quality assurance activities as needed

Support the planning and execution of culminating Live Podcast Showcase events where participants demonstrate acquired skills through live presentations and media productions

Serve as a positive mentor and role model by encouraging professionalism, personal growth, creativity, and future career exploration within the digital media and creative economy sectors