Jobs & Opportunities
Submitted on September 22,2015
Job Opening : VIDEO PRODUCTION INSTRUCTOR
DOCUMENTARY HISTORY PROJECT FOR YOUTH - APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 1, 2026
Scribe Video Center, a non-profit organization, is an arts education center that provides instruction in video, film, audio and other forms of digital media production. Founded in 1982, Scribe works with emerging and mid-career artists, as well as with members of community organizations, who wish to make use of video as an artistic medium and as a tool for progressive social change. "Scribe" is a metaphor for the use of digital time-based media as the modern medium to record significant contemporary concerns and events.
Scribe makes use of digital video technology to document issues and ideas affecting diverse economic and cultural communities, create media works that comment on the human condition and celebrate cultural diversity. Scribe Video Center encourages new approaches to visual form and language in an effort to further the aesthetics of video movie making.
Scribe Video Center is currently seeking an instructor for the 2026 Documentary Project for Youth History Project, an after-school and summer workshop for middle and high school students. Instructors are experienced independent digital video artists in the Philadelphia area who help workshop participants research, write, shoot and edit a documentary on some aspect of Philadelphia's social history.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop a curriculum that allows for both solid media production skills building of student-workers and the creation of works of high aesthetic quality;
• Instruct the student-workers in all aspects of digital video and audio production, ensuring that they are adequately trained in production skills (camera, lights, sound, etc.), production planning, research processes, use of archival materials, how to work with scholars and other consultants, and other activities necessary to produce a successful documentary
• Identify local humanities scholars who will assist the student workers in the research and understanding of their documentary topics;
• Ensure proper care and maintenance of production and post-production equipment used by the student-workers
• Complete projects, final reports, and curriculum in a timely manner.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED INCLUDE:
• BA/BFA required, MA/MFA preferred, and documentary film/video production.
• Experience of teaching youth documentary and developing curriculum
• Skilled in: HD Video Production, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro
• Strong planning and personal organization skills
• Experience working with diverse populations of high school students
• Demonstrated commitment to Scribe’s mission and educational philosophy
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in all aspects of the production and post-production process
• Flexibility, resourcefulness, and a sense of humor
COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE
Compensation to be determined based on experience. The program runs from April to November. The instructor will spend approximately 5 hours a week with the group of student workers during the school year and 10 hours each week during the summer portion of the project. In addition to time for planning, the Instructor will also spend additional time as is required to maintain a reasonable production schedule and to complete the documentary on time.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter, resume and web-links of your work to “jobs(at)scribe(dot)org” with “Instructor – Documentary History Project for Youth” in the subject line.
Teaching Artists Wanted
Some of Philadelphia’s most outstanding media makers have taught and presented works at Scribe. We create a venue for experienced media makers to share their skills with emerging artists at our workshops in West Philadelphia and in community media production projects throughout the Philadelphia region. We are looking for talented artists with solid skills in videography, sound recording, editing, animation and motion software, web design, and AR/VR production. Most of our instructors/facilitators have MFAs and/or have produced a solid body of creative work. Our hourly rate for teaching is comparable to area colleges.
Please send a cover letter, resume, and web links of your work to jobs@scribe.org with “Teaching Artist” in the subject line.
Street Movies! Call for Works
Street Movies! is a free, public screening series that is curated and produced by Scribe Video Center in partnership with neighborhood-based organizations in the Greater Philadelphia region. We accept all genres of short films from independent filmmakers -- including narrative, documentary, experimental, animation, and more.
For programming consideration, please fill out the Street Movies! Open Call form with information and a screener link for your film: https://forms.gle/
For any questions, please contact William Michael, Street Movies! Field Producer/Programmer at william@scribe.org.
Freelance Photographers Wanted
Scribe Video Center seeks work-for-hire photographers to document community media projects. The photographer will attend production planning meetings and document community-based productions throughout the Philadelphia area. We are asking for behind-the-scenes production photos, as well as publicity stills suitable for newspaper, printed brochure, and web-based promotion. Scribe will pay $175 per shoot date for a minimum of ninety minutes per shoot and a minimum of 100 digital images.
If interested, please send a resume and examples of your work to jobs@scribe.org.
Storyville Call for Works
Scribe's Storyville provides a forum for regional media artists to exhibit their works and engage audiences in discussion.
For consideration, send a weblink of your film (or a DVD) and a cover letter with the title, total running time, director, distributor, and a brief description to:
kiera@scribe.org. Please write "Storyville" in the subject line
or via US Mail to:
Scribe Video Center
Attn: Storyville
3908 Lancaster Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
For more information, call (215) 222-4201.
Volunteer At Scribe
We often need volunteers at screenings and events. If you would like to be added to our list of prospective volunteers, please email us at inquiry@scribe.org.