Museum Educator, Digital Media and Content Creation

About The Paley Center for Media

The Paley Center for Media is the world’s leading 501 (c)(3) nonprofit cultural institution whose mission is to preserve our media history and to explore media’s powerful shaping influence on our culture.

The Paley Center for Media owns the iconic, New York Paley Museum where media, sports, gaming, tech, and entertainment come together, and during the year, produces unmatched programs for the public and industry. On the public side, programs celebrate the very best of television, digital content, and interactive entertainment. On the industry side, the Paley Center convenes the most influential business leaders to explore and debate the most critical issues and opportunities within the industry while also fostering a sense of community amongst peers. Through its respected Paley Impact series, programs educate and explore how media impacts culture and shapes public discourse on important societal issues.

At the heart of The Paley Center sits the Paley Archive, which represents the largest public collection of its kind and is often cited as a national treasure, with over 160,000 programs spanning more than 100 years. This collection also serves as an incredible resource for K-12 educators and students nationwide that are served through its respected education classes.

Previously known as The Museum of Television & Radio, the Paley Center was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry. For more information, please visit paleycenter.org.

Scope

The Paley Center for Media is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Museum Educator, Digital Media and Content Creation to lead the design and delivery of a suite of educational programs for intergenerational audiences. This full-time role will focus on developing and facilitating interactive, museum-based workshops centered on digital content creation, social media literacy, safe digital practices, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.

This position plays a key role in supporting The Paley Center’s mission to foster digital literacy, critical thinking, and responsible media use among families. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in education and media, a passion for youth and family learning, and a deep understanding of today’s digital platforms and tools.

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

CORE COMPETENCIES

Our successful employees meet the following criteria:

• Highly organized with proven ability to meet deadlines and budgets
• Outstanding leadership skills and ability to lead cross functional teams
• Ability to take ownership of all tasks and manage simultaneously
• Outstanding verbal communication and superior business writing skills
• Positive and professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal, administrative, and managerial skills
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail
• Resourcefulness, creativity, and strong problem-solving and research skills

REQUIREMENTS

• 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
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish a plus

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

The Paley Center for Media maintains a strong policy of equal opportunity in employment.  It is our objective to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  Our equal employment philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, job benefits, and terminations.

Salary : $30 - $35