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Director of Innovation, Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute

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University of Missouri
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Job Title: Director of Innovation, Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute
Location: Columbia
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 31722
Job Description

The Reynolds Journalism Institute is seeking an outstanding individual to facilitate innovative experiments, projects and programs that improve journalism with the help of news and technology leaders as well as top students at the Missouri School of Journalism.

This 12-month faculty member will work closely with the Executive Director, Research Director and Communications Director as well as other staff and affiliated faculty to grow RJI's ability to develop, test and share industry innovations.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Organize and lead innovative initiatives and experiments in the various Missouri School of Journalism news organizations in conjunction with newsroom leaders, RJI's director of research and other faculty and staff who are seeking ways to test new ideas to share with the news industry.
  • Manage the RJI Fellowship programs working with journalists, industry professionals and students to guide and implement innovative fellowship projects for the industry that will especially strengthen local journalism.
  • Manage staff and facilities of RJI Futures Lab, including its integration into the School of Journalism's strategic plan.
  • Organize the annual RJI Innovation Competition that assists teams of journalism, engineering, business and other students as they develop technology solutions to problems or opportunities in journalism.
  • Produce the Innovation in Focus video series and other content for RJI's web and social platforms that highlight practical applications of new technologies.
  • Create programs such as the annual Women in Journalism workshop and other training opportunities that provide needed resources to journalism professionals while building new connections to RJI within the industry.
  • Participate in key gatherings of journalism and technology professionals such as the Online News Association annual conference to maintain important industry connections and forge new ones.
  • Teach one, three-hour course or the equivalent during the fall and s[ring semesters in consultation with RJI's Executive Director and the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies.
  • Consult with the Executive Director as well as the instructors of the convergence capstone class, AdZou and other existing or emerging client-based courses in the School of Journalism to ensure RJI clients and partners have access to students who can support relevant projects.
  • Work with other members of the management team to select and support RJI's residential, non-residential and institutional fellows.
Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field and at least ten years of high-level experience as a media professional is required
  • Project management skills
  • The ability to report, edit and produce stories across multiple media platforms
  • Teaching experience at the college or university level

Application Materials

Please include a cover letter and CV with the online application.

Other Information

You’ll be part of an engaged and focused faculty at the world’s first and foremost school of journalism, have access to the school’s award-winning news and strategic communication outlets -- the Columbia Missourian, KBIA-FM, KOMU-TV, Missouri Business Alert and MOJO Ad -- and have opportunities to collaborate with leading news agencies that are headquartered at the school, such as Investigative Reporters and Editors, the National Institute for Computer Assisted Reporting, the Jonathan B. Murray Center for Documentary Journalism and the American Society of News Editors.

The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism provides outstanding resources for research, media production and industry outreach in carrying out its mission to strengthen journalism in the service of democracy. RJI is particularly focused on local journalism, trust and media innovations.

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor of Human Resource Services/Affirmative Action officer at 573-882-4256.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Disability Inclusion and ADA Compliance Manager at 573-884-7278.

EEO IS THE LAW

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Working at University of Missouri

The University of Missouri was founded in 1839 in Columbia, Mo., as the first public university west of the Mississippi River and the first state university in Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase territory. Today, MU is a $2.1 billion enterprise and an important investment for the state and nation.

MU provides all the benefits of two universities in one: It's a major land-grant institution with a statewide mission of service to citizens and Missouri's largest public research university. Considered one of the nation's top-tier institutions, Mizzou is the flagship campus of the four-campus University of Missouri System. It is one of only 34 public universities, and the only public institution in Missouri, to be selected for membership in the Association of American Universities.

The state’s most comprehensive university, MU offers more than 300 degree programs through 19 colleges and schools and is one of only five universities nationwide with law, medicine, veterinary medicine and a nuclear research reactor on one campus.

Mizzou has a diverse enrollment with 35,000 students from every county in Missouri, every state in the nation and 120 countries. The favorite classroom for the best and brightest, Mizzou attracts more valedictorians, Curators Scholars and Bright Flight Scholars than any other college or university in Missouri. Twenty-six percent of MU freshmen come from the top 10 percent of their high school classes.

MU’s nationally prominent faculty bring discoveries into the classroom, publish more than 1,600 books and scholarly articles each year and spend about $235 million annually on scientific research; they account for 70 percent of the research dollars flowing to Missouri public universities. Ninety-two percent of full-time, ranked faculty hold doctorates or the highest degree in their field.

MU students are uniquely prepared for success in life as global citizens. For example, Mizzou is nationally known for its campus writing program, learning communities and first-year experiences. The National Science Foundation has recognized MU as one of the top-10 universities in the country for undergraduate research opportunities. In fact, experiential learning is an essential part of an MU degree. Real-world media experience, or the Missouri Method, in journalism and a problem-based curriculum in medicine are two examples. Students also participate in Missouri’s largest study abroad program and contribute 180,000 hours of community service each year.

Mizzou graduates more than 8,000 students annually, granting 25 percent of all bachelor's degrees, 23 percent of master’s degrees and sixty-five percent of all doctoral degrees earned at Missouri's public universities. Roughly one in three degrees are in math, engineering, information technology, health and other science fields.

Designated a botanic garden, MU’s 1,262-acre main campus features more than 42,000 plants and trees and is an important outdoor laboratory for 10 academic programs. Many university buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Popular media consistently call Columbia, Mo., one of America’s best places to live because of its excellent quality of life. Mizzou is by far the largest employer in the area with more than 13,000 full-time employees.

Citizens across the state connect with Mizzou by participating in Extension programs in every county, visiting MU Health Care specialists, competing in state competitions in MU facilities and cheering on the Missouri Tigers at athletic events. A member of the Southeastern Conference, Mizzou's NCAA Division I athletic program has 20 sports, many ranked in the top 25 nationally.

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