Distinguished Journalist in Residence – Investigative/Criminal Justice Reporter

The University of Memphis, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Memphis, TENNESSEE
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Posting Information


Posting Number SAECC3729
Advertised Title Distinguished Journalist in Residence – Investigative/Criminal Justice Reporter
Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN)
Position Number L24112
Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly)
Department Institute for Public Service Reporting
Minimum Position Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in journalism/mass communication or a related field.
Five (5) years experience as a reporter in the daily print or digital newspaper industry.
Special Conditions
This is a limited funded position with continuation contingent upon funding availability.
The department is especially interested in candidates with ten years of work as a reporter and/or editor in the daily print or digital newspaper news industry in an urban news market.
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
May need to work/travel beyond normal schedule.
Posting Date 02/16/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Screening Begins Yes
Hiring Range $70,000 - $75,000 per year
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Additional Working Conditions
Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.
 
 Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position.  If required, please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application. Required work experience is based on full-time hours. Part-time work experience will be prorated as listed.
  
Candidates called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the interview date.
Please include 5 – 10 published samples of writing via reprint or direct link (Other Document 1).
Is this posting for UofM employees only? No
Positions Supervised
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong research, newswriting and critical-thinking skills are essential for this position.
Must demonstrate an ability to follow paper trails, develop sources and produce solid investigative journalism.
Additional Position Information
Also essential to this position is a firm understanding of the mosaic of factors affecting criminal justice and public safety today including poverty, mass incarceration, gun violence, victims’ rights, bail reform, police accountability, crime-related legislation, equity in sentencing and the diversity of opinion regarding these issues.
Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)





Job Duties


Duties & Responsibilities
Responsible for researching and writing informational news articles and stories about real events using a fair and unbiased perspective. This includes interviewing experts, gathering first-hand accounts of events and organizing an outline into a cohesive, interesting story for the Institute for Public Service Reporting’s
Duties & Responsibilities
Actively engages in solicitations for financial support for the ongoing work of the Institute.
Duties & Responsibilities
Makes public appearances, as necessary, to discuss the Institute’s mission and its importance to the Greater Memphis and Mid-South community.
Duties & Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.

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