https://careerxchange.newsmediaalliance.org Latest News Media Alliance CareerBank Jobs Thu, 13 May 2021 01:53:36 Z https://careerxchange.newsmediaalliance.org/jobs/rss/14760573/journalist-in-residence-digital-media https://careerxchange.newsmediaalliance.org/jobs/rss/14760573/journalist-in-residence-digital-media Los Angeles, California, The Annenberg School of Journalism is seeking three journalists to mentor, guide and coach students who work in the state-of-the-art Annenberg Media Center, where students produce content for Annenberg Media across all platforms.  The ideal candidates will be digital media professionals with diverse backgrounds and expertise. They will be early- or mid-career journalists seeking to build newsroom management skills and share their own experiences with young people in a variety of programs.  Fellows work closely with faculty to manage a complex student-led media operation that is first and foremost, a classroom tied into the schoolâ??s Journalism curriculum. Fellows work hands-on with undergraduate and graduate students just beginning their journalism careers to apply basics of reporting, writing and storytelling techniques in the creation of content for uscannenbergmedia.com, social media, television and radio. Fellows have the opportunity to teach many storytelling formats, including digital video, podcasts, live newscasts, newsmagazine shows, multimedia projects, data visualizations, native social media stories and more. The mission of the Annenberg Media Center is to give students practical experience in the real-world newsroom known as Annenberg Media. The school is committed to exposing students to emerging technologies and practices, as well as pioneering ways to find and reach audiences, especially those who are underserved. As such, we are looking for candidates who will draw on their diverse backgrounds and experience to further these goals. The fellows also will contribute to the organization and workflow of the operation. If selected, you will: â?¢ Guide and help supervise studentsâ?? production of high-impact journalism. Many of these students will need help with the basics of how to find and verify information, how to interview sources and how to tell a story in a professional manner.  â?¢ Work alongside our professional practice faculty of highly experienced, award-winning journalists.  â?¢ Teach students the basics of news judgment, industry best practices and ethics in accordance with Annenbergâ??s curriculum.  â?¢ Support student efforts to engage with diverse audiences and foster diverse voices within the newsroom. â?¢ Monitor industry trends and innovations and work with student editors to incorporate these in developing best practices in reporting and producing content. â?¢ Help foster diversity, inclusion, equity and access in coverage and in the newsroom. â?¢ Be paired with a faculty mentor. â?¢ Be encouraged to become part of the USC community through attending events, becoming members of the University Club or even auditing a class within Annenberg or another school on campus. â?¢ Contribute to overall administrative and operational tasks of the Media Center, including managing student leaders who work as editors and producers on a variety of desks and platforms. The fellowship is designed for fellows to gain experience in a large and complex digital media organization in order to provide the profession with journalistically and technologically skilled leaders with diverse backgrounds and experience. You will learn how to manage a digital newsroom and guide students in learning the same. It is not designed as an entryway into an academic career. If applicants are interested in adjunct professor roles, they are encouraged to instead reach out to Annie Mateen, Academic Program Manager at the USC Annenberg School of Journalism. Fellows will likely be responsible for a coverage area or type of storytelling within Annenberg Media. The roles could include: â?¢ Working with students assigned to the â??Communityâ?? environment of reporting on stories that should engage multiple audiences within USC and in underserved neighborhoods of Los Angeles. â?¢ Teaching student leaders to manage multi-platform daily news coverage, which would include an emphasis on workflow and communication. â?¢ Providing guidance for students producing on deadline television broadcasts and radio shows and podcasts. Preferred experience: â?¢ Early career-professional, 5-10 years of journalism experience â?¢ Past leadership experience, ideally in a digital role â?¢ Homepage editing and web production, video, audio or social media skills â?¢ Expertise covering communities across wide-ranging cultural, socioeconomic backgrounds â?¢ Background in dynamic, visual storytelling and excellent writing, researching and reporting skills â?¢ Passion for teaching and mentoring and a patience for helping young people understand the basics of journalism â?¢ Ability to write, edit or speak a second language ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS FOR FELLOWS IF SELECTED The fellowship will begin Aug. 2 and conclude at the end of May. This is a full-time, Monday through Friday job that may on occasion include a night or weekend event such as election coverage or teambuilding session. During busy production weeks, some days will be longer than others. Fellows will be off during university holidays.  All fellows will undergo sexual harassment training. Fellows will report to Media Center Director Christina Bellantoni. Direct questions to christina.bellantoni@usc.edu Interested candidates must apply through the portal with a résumé and a  cover letter outlining how their experience would be a good fit for the program. The deadline to apply is May 17. USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance. Wed, 12 May 2021 04:36:12 -0400 https://careerxchange.newsmediaalliance.org/jobs/rss/14744115/lecturer-and-teacher-special-programs-pool-journalism-graduate-school-of-journalism https://careerxchange.newsmediaalliance.org/jobs/rss/14744115/lecturer-and-teacher-special-programs-pool-journalism-graduate-school-of-journalism Berkeley, California, Lecturer and Teacher-Special Programs Pool -- Journalism -- Graduate School of Journalism Lecturer and Teacher-Special Programs Pool - Journalism - Graduate School of Journalism Lecturer Teacher-Special Programs The School of Journalism at the University of California, Berkeley is generating an applicant pool of qualified temporary, part-time instructors to teach both during the regular academic-year year and in our Summer Sessions program. We are interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and encourage equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching and service. Selected candidates will either be a lead instructor holding the title of Lecturer, or in a supporting role as a Teacher-Special Programs (TSP). These are not tenure-track positions. UC Lecturers and TSPs are academic appointees in an organized bargaining unit and are exclusively represented by American Federation of Teachers - Unit 18. This pool recruitment is where we draw all new Lecturer / TSP hires. If you are interested in teaching any course at Berkeley Journalism in Summer, and / or the academic year, this is the place to apply. The number of available positions vary between Summer Sessions, and from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the School. For Lecturers, time commitments vary depending on the class, but are typically one or two days a week and include classroom teaching responsibilities, holding regular office hours, assigning grades, attending appropriate meetings / orientations, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and maintaining a course website. It is anticipated classes will be held in-person or in a hybrid model, so candidates will be required in most cases to physically teach at UC Berkeley campus. Please refer to future supplemental job ads for any limited remote-teaching opportunities. Because of the uncertain nature of the pandemic, instructors must be prepared to adjust pedagogical approaches with a remote setting and use new teaching tools if needed. Our needs for Journalism courses in Summer Sessions include, but may not be limited to: -J111 Journalism and Social Media -J120 Investigative Reporting For the academic year, we generally have needs in, but may not be limited to: -News writing and reporting, both daily news reporting and long-form narrative. -Video news, including cinematography, video editing (Adobe Premiere), sound editing, lighting and respective camera gear (Sony and Canon). -Audio news, including podcasting and radio reporting, audio editing (Adobe Audition), and sound design. -Multimedia storytelling, including visual design and layout, audience engagement, social media, emerging story forms like VR/AR, and mobile platforms. -Data journalism, including data visualization, data coding (Python or R), spreadsheets, public records, and similar tools used for data-driven stories. -Topical expertise, including but not limited to climate change, science, politics, business, race and inequality, investigative reporting, or other topical expertise. Please indicate the specialization(s) for which you would like to be considered. Copyright 2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-2b09f5b66658f84181f14538f0508920 Wed, 12 May 2021 04:59:58 -0400 https://careerxchange.newsmediaalliance.org/jobs/rss/14019972/assistant-professor-in-journalism-communication-studies https://careerxchange.newsmediaalliance.org/jobs/rss/14019972/assistant-professor-in-journalism-communication-studies San Bernardino, California, Assistant Professor in Journalism: Communication Studies California State University, San Bernardino Overview California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is located in San Bernardino in the Inland Empire, 60 miles east of Los Angeles and operates a satellite campus in Palm Desert located in Coachella Valley. CSUSB serves approximately 20,000 students, of which 81% are first-generation college students and graduates about 5,000 students annually. As a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, CSUSB reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has one of the most diverse student populations of any university in the Inland Empire, and the second highest Hispanic enrollment of all public universities in California. CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community. As part of CSUSB's commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply. CSUSB has received the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, which recognizes CSUSB's ongoing commitment to service-learning, a high-impact practice that combines classroom instruction with meaningful volunteer service and correlates strongly to student success. Typical Activities JOB SUMMARY The Department of Communication Studies invites applications for a tenure track, Assistant Professor of Journalism position. We invite all theoretical and methodological perspectives; candidates who focus on Chicana/o/x/Latina/o/x Spanish language/bilingual media are preferred. Responsibilities may include supervision of print and online publication of the student newspaper, The Coyote Chronicle . In addition to entry-level newswriting, journalism practicum, and core communication classes, ideal candidates will be expected to develop and teach upper-division journalism classes in multimedia production, online journalism, and data journalism. The candidates will be expected to demonstrate their ability to contribute through teaching and/or service to the diversity, cultural sensitivity, and excellence of the academic community at CSUSB. Minimum Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS A terminal degree in Journalism/Media Studies/Communication or a closely related field is required by the time of appointment. Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. degree in Journalism/Media Studies/Communication. Candidates are required to have professional experience in journalism with a demonstrated understanding of industry standards in current journalism practices. Record of excellent teaching at the college or university level of journalism, media studies, communication, and/or related fields. Experience working successfully with a diverse student population, including first generation and non-traditional students who come from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds. Record of scholarship and/or professional practice/industry experience which focuses on underrepresented groups, particularly Latinxs in the U.S., African Americans, and/or Native Americans. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Specialization in Chicana/o/x/Latina/o/x bilingual (Spanish/English) journalism. Experience working in an HSI or HBCU. Experience working with diverse groups of people. The ability to teach some core communication courses, such as communication theory and research methods. Develop and teach upper-division journalism classes in multimedia production, online journalism, and data journalism. Three to five years of professional practice experience in journalism with a strong understanding of industry-standards in current journalism practices. Research publications and conference presentations in the field of journalism/communication with an emphasis in journalism. Preference will be given to: 1. the record of scholarship/production which focuses on underrepresented groups, particularly Latinxs in the U.S., African Americans, and/or Native Americans; 2. Specialization in Latina/o/x bilingual (Spanish/English) Journalism. SPECIAL CONDITIONS The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought. Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community. For health and well-being, CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community. Supplemental Information ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Department of Communication Studies offers a B.A. in Communication Studies with concentrations in Media Studies, Relational and Organizational Communication, and Strategic Communication; and an M.A. in Communication Studies. Students have many opportunities to explore all aspects of the field through our wide range of concentrations, minors, internship opportunities, events, departmental clubs, and advising. Dynamic and growing, we have one of the largest numbers of undergraduate majors of any department in the College of Arts and Letters. To find out more about the Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation and Counseling, please visit https://cal.csusb.edu/communication-studies . For more information regarding the position, please contact: Recruitment Chair Mariam Betlemidze (909) 537-5931 mariam.betlemidze@csusb.edu Department Chair MdShafiqur Rahman (909) 537-5820 shafiqur.rahman@csusb.edu HOW TO APPLY Please submit 1. Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter that includes: a. A statement of your teaching interest/philosophy b. A statement of your teaching experience/plans 3. If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching. 4. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to appointment). 5. Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email address of three (3) whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation. Confidential letters of recommendation will be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process. Non-confidential letters of recommendation can be uploaded by the applicant during the application process. 6. Diversity Statement, which may include your interpretation of diversity, equity and inclusion, and must include specific examples of how your background and your educational and/or professional experiences have prepared your for this role at California State University, San Bernardino (maximum 1,000 words). Formal review of applications will begin on November 20, 2020 and continue until the position is filled. If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit hperlink at: https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/873/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=497785&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11248 Salary is commensurate with experience. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. California State University, San Bernardino is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) This position may be Designated under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter. Visit the Human Resources Conflict of Interest webpage link for additional information: https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/current-employees/employee-relations/conflict-interest To view full description and to apply, visit: https://www.csusb.edu Copyright 2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-045aa71c3aaf1742a14366f45ecbdad0 Wed, 12 May 2021 05:04:11 -0400