Director, Roy Howard Community Journalism Center
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Director, Roy Howard Community Journalism Center.
Position Details | |
Location |
Hattiesburg 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States |
Division | School of Communication |
Position Type | Staff |
Employment Status | Full Time |
Grant Funded | Yes |
Pay Grade | E13 |
Posting Close Date | June 30, 2024 |
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include a resume, cover letter, and statement of leadership philosophy.
Job Summary
The director is responsible for the efficient and visionary general operations of the journalism center. The director works closely with an advisory board and oversees a team of media professionals and teams of student journalists, ranging from high school age to seniors in college. The director ensures the center meets all production, pedagogic, and budgetary mandates with the highest integrity and adherence to journalistic values and ethics.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in media or related field. At least seven years’ experience in professional media with rising level of responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to effectively lead teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets.
- Ability to understand and implement all appropriate university and board-established center policies.
- Ability to assimilate large amounts of data quickly and accurately.
- Ability to communicate effectively with those from a wide range of backgrounds, education levels and varying skills.
- Ability to effectively deal with the public and establish long-standing relationships with key stakeholders.
- Ability to establish and meet professional journalistic standards, such as deadlines, adequate sourcing, ethical and considerations, language and production, and other measures as established by the board.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in mass communication or related field and at least 10 years industry or higher education management experience.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern
Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing
students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students
in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the
Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We
are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of
the nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in
polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing
language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national
leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,
nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enter
fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such
as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of
business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by
producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of
excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation
accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our
student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and
persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu .
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.
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