School District U-46

High School Media Club Sponsor

School District U-46  •  Elgin, IL (Onsite)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description

Position / Title: High School Media Club SponsorBargaining Unit: ETA Department/Location: Student Activities / High School Calendar Days: 184Reports To: Building Principal JD Revision Date: 06/23/26Supervises: Students

Function / Position Summary

The High School Media Club Sponsor provides leadership and supervision for a student-centered media program that promotes school culture, communication, and student voice. The sponsor facilitates student learning in digital media production and oversees the creation and publication of weekly video content highlighting school events, announcements, celebrations, and community engagement. This position requires approximately 4�6 hours per week outside of the regular school day, this includes the recording of the videos, editing, getting approval from the Principal, uploading the video to youtube and providing the link on Friday of each week.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

  • Recruit, supervise, and mentor student members participating in the Media Club.
  • Facilitate weekly meetings and provide instruction in video production, digital storytelling, and responsible media practices.
  • Coordinate, film, edit, and publish two videos each week:
  • Student News and Feature Video, including school announcements, monthly celebrations, student achievements, and coverage of school events and activities.
  • N.O.W. (Nuggets of Wisdom) with the Principal, a weekly video featuring messages, reflections, and information from the Principal.
  • Collaborate with students and staff to identify stories and events that highlight the accomplishments and culture of the school community.
  • Develop a script for the student video along with students
  • Actively recruit to build the crew
  • Capture video footage and photographs at school events as needed.
  • Utilize video editing and media software to produce high-quality content for distribution through school communication platforms.
  • Maintain organization of digital files, media equipment, and production schedules.
  • Ensure all media content aligns with district policies and promotes a positive school climate.
  • Foster student leadership, creativity, collaboration, and communication skills through participation in the club.

Education

  • High school diploma required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Media Production, Education, or a related field preferred.

Experience / Knowledge

  • Experience working with high school students preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience with digital media production and video editing software, including but not limited to Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Canva, iMovie, or similar applications.
  • Familiarity with cameras, audio equipment, lighting, and digital content creation.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work collaboratively with students and staff.

Physical Demands

  • Ability to move throughout the building and attend school events.
  • Ability to lift and transport media equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods while editing digital media.
  • Ability to operate computers, cameras, and other audiovisual equipment.

Terms of Employment

  • This is an Appendix F stipend position in accordance with the school year calendar.
  • For Non-ETA Coaches: this position is for this year only.
  • Terms of employment will be determined in collaboration with the athletic/activity director.
School District U-46

About School District U-46

U-46 Overview and Information

Covering 90 square miles, School District U-46 serves portions of 11 communities in the northwest suburbs of Chicago in Cook, DuPage and Kane Counties. The District is approximately 45 minutes west of downtown Chicago, and the majority of our communities are easily accessible from major interstates and commuter rail lines.

School District U-46 serves nearly 35,000 students in grades preK-12 The District ranks as the second largest in Illinois with 38 elementary schools, 8 middle schools and 5 high schools.

Our mission is to be a great place for all students to learn, all teachers to teach, and all employees to work. In School District U-46, all means all.

School District U-46 Social Media Terms of Service: www.u-46.org/social-media-terms-of-service

Industry
Education & Training
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Elgin, IL
Year Founded
1875
Website
u-46.org
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