Job: Youth Engagement Officer (National Media Museum)

[Michael Wong]

Youth Engagement Officer. The National Media Museum is an innovative celebration of modern media and communication technologies. We are constantly exploring ways to engage and attract young people through new exhibitions and as Youth Engagement Officer, you will work with a group of young people to develop content for a major forthcoming project. 

Due to open in 2012, the project will be an exploration of how the internet has changed everyday life. It is a new project that offers an opportunity for 15 young people to learn about curating and producing exhibition content and related events that contribute to a world-class visitor experience. 
Significant experience of working with young people in contemporary media arts projects is essential. You must have excellent teambuilding skills, a broad knowledge of new media and a real empathy with the ambition, aspirations and aims of young people. Experience of developing exhibition content and media production would be ideal.
Award winning, visionary and truly unique, The National Media Museum embraces photography, film, television, radio and the web. Part of the NMSI family of museums, it aims to engage, inspire and educate through comprehensive collections, innovative education programmes and a powerful yet sensitive approach to contemporary issues.

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Job Description: Youth Engagement Officer, Bradford

£17,500 - £20,400

Fixed term until 31st March 2012

5 days per week incl. Saturdays

Closing Date: 6th March 2011

 

Good luck!