Media Education Sports Associate

City of New York•New York City, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

NYC Parks’ Media Education Unit provides high-quality digital resources and creative learning opportunities for all. Our community education spaces are located within recreation centers across the five boroughs and are accessible with a recreation membership. Candidates hired for these positions are eligible for healthcare benefits. In addition, staff earn vacation and sick leave every month and can receive free membership to our recreation centers.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, plan, develop and conduct high-quality sports media workshops and classes.
Leverage digital media tools within and out of media labs to inspire children, teenagers, and young adults in the fast-growing world of digital sports communication.
Provide solid digital learning opportunities with a focus on creative and industry-standard, technical expertise.
Offer hands-on lessons in sports broadcasting, highlight reel creation, podcasting web design, print design, motion photography, statistical game analysis, and/or any other emerging sports media trends and tools.
Attend staff development and provide leadership, training and expertise to other Media Education Associates, volunteers and interns.
Build technology instructional resources based on expertise.
Monitor and track media lab traffic and youth program participation.