What Are TV Instructor Jobs at Summer Camp?
TV Instructor Jobs at Overnight Camps
TV instructor jobs at summer camps are an exciting niche role for working broadcasters, video producers, and journalism pros who love mentoring kids through on-air work and production. From traditional sleepaway camps running weekly camp newscasts to specialty performing arts and media residential camps producing full studio shows, TV instructors lead one of the most modern and creative media programs of every summer.
As a TV instructor at an overnight camp, you’ll teach on-air technique, interviewing, scriptwriting, camera operation, editing, and live show production while running camper-led broadcasts. You’ll manage cameras, mics, switchers, and editing stations while partnering with podcasting, journalism, and video staff. Many co-ed residential camps blend TV into broader media programs, giving multi-discipline instructors a varied and creative summer at the sleepaway camp.
You’ll teach on-air technique, interviewing, camera, editing, and live show production while running camper broadcasts. Most sleepaway camps with TV programs run daily studio sessions throughout the summer camp season.
Working broadcaster experience, video production credentials, or journalism backgrounds are ideal. Comfort with kids and live studio environments matters most at residential camps with active TV programs.
Specialty performing arts and media residential camps maintain studio cameras, switchers, mics, and lighting. Traditional sleepaway camps may run smaller setups with one or two cameras. Equipment varies by camp.
Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience and credentials. Overnight camps include room, board, and laundry alongside salary, which adds meaningful value to the overall summer camp package beyond the base figure.
Often yes. Many co-ed residential camps blend TV with podcasting, journalism, and video production. Multi-discipline media instructors are especially valued at sleepaway camps with rich storytelling programs.
