Impact Producer
University of Missouri - Columbia (MU)
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Writing / Editing
Posted on April 21, 2024
Hiring Department
Missouri School of Journalism – Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute
Job Description
The RJI Innovation team creates resources, platforms, tools and training programs for community-centered journalists and newsrooms. We are hiring a Project Impact Producer to help us expand and deepen our impact by increasing the implementation and utilization of the resources we build. Some examples of how to measure expanded impact would be: the number of newsrooms using an RJI toolkit or guide, the number of attendees at a webinar to launch a new RJI resource, etc.
- Get the projects, tools, platforms, and other resources we build in front of the correct people at events, organizations & newsrooms who can facilitate the utilization of the resources we produce.
- Network and build relationships with other industry support organizations, i.e., Local Media Association, API, INN, along with media complanies, startup news sites, and other news-affiliated organizations.
- Facilitate regular demos of the resources we build (such as our source diversity tool, agenda watch platform, local dev toolkit, etc.).
- Create impact and feedback loops to see what newsrooms, organizations, and communicities are using our resources, programs, and workshops - and find new opportunites for us to improve/grow within those spaces.
- Build an impact feedback, utilization, and measurement strategy to help our resources be launched successfully, utilized extensively, and be able to deliver clear reports on the impact of all our innovation project and initiatives.
- Revisit projects from RJI's project archive to discover relevant items that can be updated and shared with the industry.
- Have a leading role in the production of a public-facing annual impact report that shows the growth and expansion of RJI's impact and serves as a guide for more informed decision-making moving forward.
Weekdays 8-5 and some weekends/nights may be required
On site, at RJI in Columbia, Missouri
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal personshould have a journalism background and therefore be able to communicate clearly, meet deadlines with ease, prioritize tasks as needed, and have excellent time management skills. They should understand community-centered journalist's needs to help us serve them to the best of our ability.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $60,000-$70,000 per year
Grade: GGS-10
University Title: Senior Editor
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Application Materials
Resume
Application Deadline
May 17, 2024
Community Information
Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website athttps://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
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