• Our Mission

    To promote people's right to speak and be heard

  • Our Mission

    To invest people with the power of technology

  • Our Mission

    To teach independent media use

  • Our Mission

    To seek understanding through media

  • Our Mission

    To link people to local opportunities

  • Our Mission

    To involve diverse people and voices

  • Our Mission

    To build technological literacy

Training Coordinator (Part-Time)

Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV) is seeking a part-time 30+ hour Training Coordinator to train community residents to use studio and field video production equipment and editing software.

This position is for someone who supports the diversity and inclusion of people from all Chicago neighborhoods to help them achieve their production objectives.

About CAN TV

    CAN TV is an independent 501(c)(3) private foundation established over three decades ago as the public’s space on cable television free of commercialism, content filters, and undue government censorship.
    On our five local channels you can view and hear the diversity of people and ideas that reflect Chicago, including perspectives often excluded from mainstream media.
    CAN TV is located at 1309 S. Wood St. in the Illinois Medical District.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct CAN TV training classes, including studio, field production and editing.
  • Conduct workshops, orientations and practice sessions.
  • Work with Training team to create class and workshop schedules.
  • Perform administration duties including outreach, class registration and follow up.
  • Learn and incorporate new production equipment and procedures into the Training curriculum.
  • Create instructional material and training videos for Training YouTube channel.
  • Prepare reports regarding training, administrative and other activities.
  • Implement procedures and enforce rules relating to organizational policies.
  • Work with Training/Production database and keep up-to-date.
  • Troubleshoot and report equipment issues.
  • Perform other related duties and assist on CAN TV productions, as needed.

Required Qualifications

  • Proficiency in use of video and audio equipment for studio and field productions.
  • Experience directing studio and field productions.
  • Proficiency in editing with Premiere Elements and Adobe Creative Cloud apps.
  • Experience in teaching video production and editing software.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Strong presentation, organizational, administrative and writing skills.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and technical skills.
  • Flexible work schedule. Must be able to work approximately 30-32 hours per week and must be able to work evening and weekend hours.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Some college
  • Bi-lingual Spanish is a plus

To Apply

    Start date: Immediate
    This position is part of the NABET/CWA Local 41 bargaining unit at CAN TV with a salary of $15/hour  plus a generous benefits package and free parking.  This position reports to CAN TV’s Community Partners/Training Manager.
  • Submit resume to: hr@cantv.org
    No phone calls please.
    CAN TV is an equal opportunity employer.