Nashville Public Radio
Student Media Specialist Job at Nashville Public Radio in Tacoma
Nashville Public Radio, Tacoma, WA, United States, 98417
Job Description
The University of Washington Tacoma is an anchor institution that is deeply invested in its local communities and in student success. As one of three campuses of a world-class university, UW Tacoma is dedicated to interdisciplinary and innovative teaching and scholarship and to engaging the community in mutually beneficial partnerships. UW Tacoma’s commitment to access and diversity is central to an environment where students, staff, faculty and South Sound residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth. More information about UW Tacoma and its strategic plan can be found here
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
The Center for Student Involvement has an outstanding opportunity for a Student Media Specialist to join their team.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
Under the direction of the Director for Student Involvement and Leadership, the Student Media Specialist (SMS) is responsible for overseeing the management, growth, and assessment of a comprehensive student publications program appropriate for the University of Washington Tacoma campus. Student Publications consists of The Ledger, a weekly news publication, and Tahoma West, an annual literary arts magazine. Both publications have been a part of the UW Tacoma community since Fall 1996.
At the time of this search the student media programs are in a period of transition. The Ledger in particular has operated primarily online, publishing stories on www.thetacomaledger.com and distributing them through an email newsletter. The new Specialist will be challenged to work alongside students to determine the next steps for the Ledger, whether that means funding a return to print, embracing text and pictures on web platforms, or exploring multimedia avenues such as podcasts or videos. As UW Tacoma grows, the SMS will continuously work to support student publications that suit the vast needs of a diverse student population. Tahoma West, as a less-frequent publication, is perennially challenged to advertise its presence to students as an outlet for their creative work. The SMS will benefit from having a passion for creative writing and the arts. In recent years, Tahoma West has co-published the book’s content on a University website, and there may be opportunities to develop an e-reader compatible edition.
In addition, the SMS will help to build a robust student leadership and education program that aligns closely with the UW Tacoma mission, vision, goals and strategic plan. They will be obliged to determine the best means of training and advise student staff in journalism/production skills, teamwork, and communication.
Duties & Responsibilities
Management and Supervision:
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team; Some scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate the schedule of students, events, attending meetings and training, and other considerations regarding student and faculty/staff needs.
Cover Letter is required. Please be sure to upload your document before submitting your application.
Compensation, Benefits And Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$61,368.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum
$68,208.00 annual
Benefits
Other Compensation:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)
100.00%
About The UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The University of Washington Tacoma is an anchor institution that is deeply invested in its local communities and in student success. As one of three campuses of a world-class university, UW Tacoma is dedicated to interdisciplinary and innovative teaching and scholarship and to engaging the community in mutually beneficial partnerships. UW Tacoma’s commitment to access and diversity is central to an environment where students, staff, faculty and South Sound residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth. More information about UW Tacoma and its strategic plan can be found here
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
The Center for Student Involvement has an outstanding opportunity for a Student Media Specialist to join their team.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
Under the direction of the Director for Student Involvement and Leadership, the Student Media Specialist (SMS) is responsible for overseeing the management, growth, and assessment of a comprehensive student publications program appropriate for the University of Washington Tacoma campus. Student Publications consists of The Ledger, a weekly news publication, and Tahoma West, an annual literary arts magazine. Both publications have been a part of the UW Tacoma community since Fall 1996.
At the time of this search the student media programs are in a period of transition. The Ledger in particular has operated primarily online, publishing stories on www.thetacomaledger.com and distributing them through an email newsletter. The new Specialist will be challenged to work alongside students to determine the next steps for the Ledger, whether that means funding a return to print, embracing text and pictures on web platforms, or exploring multimedia avenues such as podcasts or videos. As UW Tacoma grows, the SMS will continuously work to support student publications that suit the vast needs of a diverse student population. Tahoma West, as a less-frequent publication, is perennially challenged to advertise its presence to students as an outlet for their creative work. The SMS will benefit from having a passion for creative writing and the arts. In recent years, Tahoma West has co-published the book’s content on a University website, and there may be opportunities to develop an e-reader compatible edition.
In addition, the SMS will help to build a robust student leadership and education program that aligns closely with the UW Tacoma mission, vision, goals and strategic plan. They will be obliged to determine the best means of training and advise student staff in journalism/production skills, teamwork, and communication.
Duties & Responsibilities
Management and Supervision:
- Advise, support, and guide the daily operation of the Ledger, UW Tacoma’s student news publication, and the performance of its editorial and advertising staff in areas including reporting and news writing, photography, media law and ethics, computer design and layout, advertising and publishing processes, and provides critique and guidance as appropriate.
- Oversee the weekly production cycle of The Ledger over the Fall-through-Spring academic year.
- Ensure that the paper is electronically delivered to the printing vendor for each issue.
- Handle vendor relationships, including payment and coordination of special issue production and delivery.
- Approves advertising rates, promotions and packages to help advertisers effectively reach the student market across all delivery platforms.
- Advise, support, and guide the operation of Tahoma West, an annual student literary publication, in event planning throughout the year, including space reservations, publicity and event management. This includes quarterly events and the Tahoma West Book Launch, their annual spring event.
- Advise Tahoma West editorial staff in the blind selection process for the publication.
- Attend all necessary weekly staff meetings and all weekly editorial board meetings.
- Seek avenues for outside advising, such as organizing an editorial board or publication advisory board.
- Provide operational and administrative support for The Ledger and Tahoma West including hiring.
- Supervise 16-24 student workers across both publications, depending on budget. Student Publications is consistently one of the largest student employment programs on the campus.
- Serve as a liaison with Communication faculty, the Services and Activities Fee Committee, and other groups as necessary.
- Coordinate initiatives for the advancement of publishing, editorial, or journalism skills in student employees.
- Develop opportunities to collaborate with faculty, staff programs, and student organizations.
- Past examples of both above have included a UW Tacoma chapter of the Justice Project, assistance with publications related to the TCOM Communication major’s Russian journalism exchange program, supplementary mini-issues of Tahoma West, and special news and investigative journalism sections published in the Ledger in conjunction with TCOM Communication classes.
- Manage affiliated budgets, including maintaining internal controls and ensuring that fiscal operations are carried out in a responsible manner, maintaining budget limits, and ensuring compliance with University policies and procedures.
- Serve as the fiscal manager of Student Publications, with oversight of budget development and execution, including projecting, monitoring, authorizing expenditures and reconciling.
- Organize annual and special funding proposals for the student Services and Activities Fee Committee (SAFC).
- Obtain bids for the printing of Tahoma West and ensure the publication is delivered and published on time.
- Serve on Student Affairs and UW Tacoma committees.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or a related field and three years of experience in print or digital journalism, including design, and layout.
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Education, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
- Experience with training and hiring employees, specifically college students. Experience advising student publications in a higher education setting. Experience utilizing multiple media platforms to complement publications.
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team; Some scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate the schedule of students, events, attending meetings and training, and other considerations regarding student and faculty/staff needs.
Cover Letter is required. Please be sure to upload your document before submitting your application.
Compensation, Benefits And Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$61,368.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum
$68,208.00 annual
Benefits
Other Compensation:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)
100.00%
About The UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law. #J-18808-Ljbffr