The Paley Center for Media · 5 months ago
Museum Educator, Digital Media and Content Creation
New York, New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$30/hr - $35/hr
5+ years expThe Paley Center for Media is the world’s leading nonprofit cultural institution focused on preserving media history and exploring its influence on culture. They are seeking a Museum Educator specializing in Digital Media and Content Creation to design and deliver educational programs that promote digital literacy and responsible media use among families.
BroadcastingMuseums and Historical SitesMusicNon Profit
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver engaging, age-appropriate workshops on topics including:
YouTube and Content Creation – Filming and editing basics, branding, storytelling, community guidelines
Social Media Literacy – Platform safety, privacy settings, screen-time boundaries, and digital etiquette
Artificial Intelligence – Core concepts, ethical considerations, and hands-on exploration using tools such as ChatGPT, DALL·E, and Teachable Machine
Design curricula and interactive learning experiences for mixed-age audiences, primarily parents and children ages 8+
Facilitate in-person workshops that promote media literacy, creativity, and teach best practices for social media safety, privacy, and responsible online use
Translate complex technical and online safety concepts into accessible, engaging, and inclusive learning content
Stay current on digital trends, tools, and best practices to inform program development
Collaborate with internal teams to align programming with institutional goals and priorities
Support data collection, evaluation, and continuous improvement of workshop offerings
May supervise part-time educators or interns as programs scale
Participates in other projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in education, museum programming, media literacy, instructional design, or youth/family engagement
Demonstrated success in developing and facilitating educational programs for children and/or families
Strong knowledge of digital content platforms (e.g., YouTube, TikTok), social media tools, and emerging technologies
Experience using and teaching creative and educational tools such as iMovie, Canva, CapCut, AI platforms such ChatGPT and DALL·E
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable presenting to and engaging with diverse audiences in live, interactive settings
Familiarity with digital safety regulations, such as COPPA, and parental control tools
Experience leading intergenerational or family-focused programming
Background in STEM/STEAM or digital citizenship education
Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong work ethic with desire and preference to work in-person as part of a cohesive, collaborative, high-energy, in-the-office work environment
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in education, media studies, instructional design, or related field a
Preferred
Bilingual fluency in Spanish a plus
Company
The Paley Center for Media
The Paley Center for Media, formerly the Museum of Television & Radio and the Museum of Broadcasting.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.03MKey Investors
The National Endowment for the Arts
2025-01-14Grant· $0.03M
2023-06-06Grant
Leadership Team
Maureen Reidy
President & CEO
Recent News
The Hollywood Reporter
2025-05-22
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