Media Advisor

SUMMARY: The Media Advisor coordinates and oversees student-led live streaming and digital media productions for school activities and events. This position supports students in planning producing and broadcasting athletic events music and performing arts events assemblies and other school activities.

The advisor provides supervision mentorship technical oversight and organizational support while encouraging students to take primary responsibility for production creative development and content creation. The position also coordinates on-air commentators manages streaming equipment and production needs troubleshoots issues and supports the creation of content for approved school social media channels.

Schedule:This position will operate after the regular school day but will require a flexible evening schedule based on the schools event and streaming calendar. Evening and occasional weekend work will be required for athletic events performances concerts and other school activities.

For more information contact West Fargo High School Activities Director Justin Behmat: or West Fargo School District Media-Broadcasting Advisor Dylan Thomas at:

To Apply:Please complete the application and include three references.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience or demonstrated ability working with and supervising students.
• Strong organizational communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple event and production needs.
• Ability to learn and operate video audio computer streaming and related production equipment.
• Ability to remain calm and respond effectively to technical or operational issues during live events.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including evenings and occasional weekends.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Coordinate and supervise student streaming and media production teams.
• Schedule and organize streaming coverage for various school events.
• Assign and oversee student production responsibilities including cameras directing graphics audio commentary replay and content creation.
• Mentor students in live production digital media video creation and responsible social media practices.
• Encourage students to develop and implement creative ideas for broadcasts and digital content.
• Coordinate commentators for broadcasts including ensuring at least one approved adult commentator and encouraging student commentary when available.
• Set up operate maintain and properly store streaming and production equipment.
• Monitor live productions and troubleshoot technical or operational issues as needed.
• Maintain organized equipment production files schedules templates and other resources.
• Coordinate with coaches activity directors music and performing arts staff administration and other school personnel regarding production needs.
• Assist with creating editing or producing media assets when student participation or availability is limited.
• Ensure student-produced content and broadcasts comply with applicable school policies copyright requirements privacy expectations and social media guidelines.
• Identify equipment software training and other resources needed to support the program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to move throughout school facilities athletic venues performance spaces and other event locations.
• Ability to lift carry and set up typical media production equipment.
• Ability to stand walk bend reach and work for extended periods during events.
• Ability to operate computers cameras audio equipment and other production technology.
• Physical requirements may be reasonably accommodated in accordance with applicable law.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with live streaming broadcast production video production or digital media.
• Experience with cameras audio equipment streaming platforms graphics video editing or production software.
• Experience creating content for social media or other digital platforms.
• Experience working with student media broadcasting communications marketing or educational technology.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read write and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondences in the English language.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally expressively and reactively.
• Ability to understand and communicate as a subject matter expert for given sport/activity.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Exercise confidentiality discretion and good judgement.
• Adhere to the assigned work schedule by maintaining regular and punctual attendance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise learners

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The West Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs activities and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individuals race color religion sex gender identity national origin ancestry disability age or other protected status by law. External applicants are eligible for ND Veterans Preference: North Dakota veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a form DD214 and if claiming disabled veterans status a current letter of disability. West Fargo Public Schools is committed to diversity equity and inclusivity in all hiring and employment practices. Applicants who incorporate a holistic perspective and a commitment to inclusion are encouraged to apply.