Careers
Media Factory Production Assistant (1 FTE, non-exempt)
40 hours a week, reports to Media Factory Production
Services Director
Description:
The Media Factory Production Assistant works directly with the Media Factory Production Services Director, Media Factory Studio Manager, and other production personnel to record and deliver high quality video productions and support the needs of Media Factory Community Producers. This person has a strong commitment to the field of community media and to the principles of Free Speech. They cover studio production shifts, record community meetings and events, and assist on fee-for-service work, as assigned. The position requires a high level of professionalism, excellent communication skills, technical video production skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to collaborate with others in dynamic situations.
Responsibilities:
- Staff the Media Factory reservation counter, answer phones and fulfill community producer equipment reservations
- Support community producer TV studio productions
- Provide editing and technical support to community producers
- Record and edit school board and municipal meetings, lectures and community events as assigned
- Support Media Factory fee-for-service work by directing, shooting, and editing projects as assigned
- Act as a primary backup for production coverage in the event of unexpected absence or added meeting
- Deliver member workshops or trainings as assigned
- Assist the Production team with the training of Production Department staff
- Assist with the general upkeep of the TV and radio studios, staff equipment room, and internal production equipment
- Assist with the preparation for and departure of field crews and equipment
- Other Duties as Assigned
Requirements
- Minimum of one year professional experience in Video Production or related field
- Commitment to the field of community media and to the principles of Free Speech
- Ability to work week nights and weekends
- Video production and editing experience
- Ability to represent the Media Factory professionally in the field and studio
- Strong communication skills
- Valid driver’s license
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 40 pounds and roll production carts with 80 pounds of equipment
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk
- Prolonged periods of standing during video shoots
- Workplace Environment
- Off-site work is required for this position and conditions may vary
- The Media Factory is a busy office environment with frequent interruptions from other staff and the public
- The Media Factory offices contain computers and other equipment essential to running a television channel and broadcast radio station, and as such there is a consistent level of background noise
- Media Factory offices are air-conditioned and require temperatures around 72 degrees to keep essential equipment cool
Pay
- $20.00 - 20.90 per hour plus benefits
To apply, send your resume, cover letter, work samples, and two references to careers@mediafactory.org
Deadline to apply: May 23, 2025 (extended from 5/17/25)
Media Factory Field Producer/Production Technician
(part-time, non-exempt)
reports to Media Factory Production Services Manager and Assistant Production Services Manager.
Description:
The field producer/production technician works directly with the Media Factory Production Services Manager, Assistant Production Services Manager, Media Factory staff, and other per diem production personnel to record high quality video productions and to support the needs of Media Factory Community Producers by staffing studio production shifts. This person has a strong commitment to the field of community media and to the principles of Free Speech. The position requires a high level of professionalism, excellent communication skills, technical video production skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to collaborate with others in dynamic situations.
Responsibilities:
- Staff the Media Factory reservation counter, answer phones and fulfill community producer equipment reservations
- Support community producer TV studio productions
- Provide editing and technical support to community producers
- Record school board and municipal meetings, lectures and community events with video production equipment provided by the Media Factory
Other Duties as Assigned
Requirements
- Commitment to the field of community media and to the principles of Free Speech
- Ability to work week nights and weekends
- Some previous video production experience
- Ability to represent the Media Factory professionally in the field and studio
- Strong communication skills
- Valid driver’s license
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 40 pounds and roll production carts with 80 pounds of equipment
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk
- Prolonged periods of standing during video shoots
Workplace Environment
- Off-site work is required for this position and conditions may vary
- The Media Factory is a busy office environment with frequent interruptions from other staff and the public
- Media Factory offices contain computers and other equipment essential to running a television channel and broadcast radio station, and as such there is a consistent level of background noise
- Media Factory offices are air-conditioned and require temperatures around 72 degrees to keep essential equipment cool
This is a part-time position with a compensation range of $17.20/hr - $21.00/hr and includes paid time off.
To apply, send your resume and cover letter to careers@mediafactory.org
Deadline to apply: May 23, 2025 (extended from 05/17/25)
Internships
Our summer internship applications are closed. Please apply for the fall internship beginning July 15, 2025.
MEDIA FACTORY 360 INTERNSHIP
Media Factory invites people interested in the media industry to apply for our Media Factory 360 Internship Program. The 8 week paid internship introduces those interested in a career in media to a full-circle view of the jobs that make a community media center operate, while also completing a personal portfolio project.
What to Expect:
- Weekly meetings with the internship team (Tuesday 11am-1pm).
- A rotation through production, education, marketing, and distribution departments to shadow, support, and learn. This may include:
- A shift working with a Production Technician to support community producers.
- The opportunity to assist on a production team in the field.
- Assisting the education staff to conduct a workshop.
- Creating a blog post or social media campaign.
- Learning about equipment repair and maintenance.
- Interviewing a radio programmer.
- Creating a playlist of curated content for the website.
- Additional time with staff in the department of your interest.
- Time to work independently on your own project.
Time and Compensation:
10 hours per week for 8-10 weeks at $15/hr
How to Apply:
Email all of the following to careers@mediafactory.org the following:
- A short letter (about 100 words) that answers the question, “Why would you like to be an intern at the Media Factory?”
- The email or phone number for a personal reference
- Your resume or a list of your work, volunteer, and media experience
- If you have them, examples of media you would like to share (links are fine)
- The best way to contact you (email, text, etc.)
Volunteer
No longer a student? We have several volunteer opportunities at Media Factory. Whether your interest is administrative, production, or facilities, we have a volunteer option that can work for you and us. Media Factory succeeds by engaging local residents, so we hope you will contact us and find a way to become a part of the Media Factory community. For more information on volunteer opportunities at Media Factory, email learn@mediafactory.org.