This is a remote position.
The SAE Distance (Distance) Campus is seeking a Creative Media Facilitator to join our academic
team.
The role focuses on guiding students to develop adaptive, imaginative, and reflexive practices that align with the evolving demands of the 21st-century creative industries.
The facilitator will support students in exploring critical perspectives, cultural contexts, and concept driven approaches to creative media production. Through interactive online facilitation, they will encourage critical thinking, analytical reflection, and the practical application of theory within the
global creative landscape.
Key Responsibilities of the Role:
● Facilitate Webinar sessions supported by presentations to deliver the curriculum and
guide the assessment task and project.
● Provide student support between webinar sessions when required by students.
● Provide constructive and timely feedback on student assessment tasks and project
submissions and ensure academic integrity is upheld.
● Grade assessment tasks/projects in line with the institutional policy timeline and the
administrative tasks associated.
● Partake in Programme coordinator meetings when required, and provide
constructive feedback to improve the curriculum, assessment tasks and
programmme offering.
● Conduct administrative tasks related to the modules facilitated
Requirements
Essential Qualifications:
● A Masters (NQF Level 9) in Creative Media (Film Production/ Game Design/ Digital Arts/Audio) or a related discipline – essential
● A Minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience within the creative media sector (film, game, animation, sound, or design)
● A minimum of 2 years lecturing / teaching experience within higher education
● Online facilitation experience beneficial
● Proficient in Learning Management Systems and MS Office computer software
● Curriculum and assessment knowledge
● Excellent administrative and organizational ability
Skills:
• Ability to link creative media production with cultural and theoretical frameworks.
• Competence in academic writing, critical analysis, and media evaluation.
• Proficiency with digital collaboration tools and creative software.
• Commitment to student engagement, success, and academic integrity.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and facilitation abilities in online settings.
Qualities:
● Passionate about creative media education and innovation
● Positive, patient, and supportive in student engagement
● Organised, efficient, and meticulous in task execution
● Skilled communicator with strong interpersonal skills
● Self-motivated and adaptable to a digital learning environment
