Innovation Team Project Manager
University of Missouri - Columbia (MU)
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Project Management
Posted on April 11, 2024
Hiring Department
Missouri School of Journalism – Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute
Job Description
The innovation team project manager at the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute cultivates and manages innovative partnership projects that produce practical tools, resources and programming to address a current need, gap or challenge. This position will grow the quantity and quality of resources that RJI produces for small/medium and community-centered newsrooms and journalists.
Specific duties include:
- Cultivate partnership projects with individuals, organizations and newsrooms to build much needed resources, programs and tools for community-centered journalism
- Project manage multiple projects concurrently to keep projects on track, within budget and produce useful, actionable and timely resources for the journalists we serve.
- Create actionable content for rjionline.org to provide relevant information for the industry on practical innovation for journalism, current projects and trends in the industry
- Manage student staff who work with the Innovation Team on partnership projects
- Work with the RJI Researchers to forge collaborations incorporating cutting edge research into timely practical innovation projects for RJI
- Attend key gatherings of journalism and technology professionals (e.g. conferences, workshops and training) to teach our tools & resources, produce content for RJIonline.org and forge new partnerships for projects
- Teach one class at the Missouri School of Journalism
Weekdays 8-5 and some weekends/nights may be required
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 candidate for this position is a skilled project manager with a combination of journalism experience and knowledge of the needs of community-centered newsrooms and journalists. They will multitask with ease, have focused attention to detail and be experienced at prioritizing tasks decisively. They will be extremely organized, excellent at time management and will be able to meet short and long term deadlines with ease. They will work well with journalists, consultants, faculty and students from all backgrounds and abilities.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $60,000-$70,000
Grade: GGS-10
University Title: Senior Editor
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Application Materials
Resume & portfolio of projects
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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