Lens For Peace Director

Production Program Director — Lens For Peace

Position Type: Contract 
Program Area: Youth Media, Arts & Workforce Development
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Program Length: 8 Weeks
Compensation: Negotiable and based on experience

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, creative, and youth-centered Production Program Director to lead an eight-week hands-on media and production program for young people.

The Production Program Director will oversee instruction, mentorship, curriculum implementation, production activities, equipment, student projects, and overall program coordination.

The program is designed to introduce youth to the creative media industry while providing practical experience in photography, videography, filmmaking, editing, digital storytelling, drone operations, live streaming, and multimedia production.

The ideal candidate is more than a skilled media professional. They are an engaging educator and mentor who can help young people develop technical skills, creative confidence, teamwork, communication skills, and an understanding of potential careers in the media and entertainment industries.

Program Overview

The program provides youth with hands-on exposure to professional media production and the opportunity to learn by creating real projects.

Participants will be introduced to areas including:

Photography and visual composition.
Professional camera operation.
Videography and filmmaking.
Lighting and audio production.
Interviewing and storytelling.
Video and photo editing.
Digital content creation.
Social media and multimedia production.
Drone operations and responsible use.
Live streaming and broadcast production.
Production planning and project management.
Team-based creative projects.
Professional media workflows.
Career opportunities within the creative and media industries.