University Journalist

The University of Memphis • Memphis, TN

13d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Leads the development of the new Civil Wrongs podcast. Designs and implements programs related to the production of assigned projects. Ensures compliance to policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism/mass communication or a related field.
• Five (5) years professional experience in audio news reporting or documentary podcasting in a large metropolitan market.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in data journalism/mass communication or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Creates in-depth news stories in podcast, print and public radio formats, with an emphasis on exploring injustices of the past, from the civil rights era up to incidents in recent months. Ensures accuracy, compassion and fairness in all reports.
• Works with journalism faculty as an adjunct to teach a journalism social justice course. Supervises students in the class who contribute to our Civil Wrongs podcast.
• Works closely with the news department at WKNO-FM public radio to produce Civil Wrongs podcast as well as other news reports from time to time.
• Actively engages in solicitations for financial support for the ongoing work of the Institute, including engaging in public speaking from time to time.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level