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Apply for Job Job ID361612 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilySupplemental Employee Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryTemporary Job Code0001 Employee ClassCivil Service Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job The Minnesota Journalism Center (MJC) seeks to hire a dedicated staff member in community journalism who can serve as a project manager for a temporary assignment. The staff member will support efforts to coordinate and conduct interviews and other outreach efforts with the professional journalism community statewide across Greater Minnesota, working closely with MJC director and other staff around assessing and identifying community needs to inform the Center's longer-term strategic planning efforts. Job Responsibilities: Project Management and Coordination (75%) Working closely with the MJC leadership team to complete a wide range of project management and coordination tasks, including identifying key stakeholders from the professional journalism communities, recruiting participants and conducting interviews and listening sessions, summarizing insights for both internal and external audiences. Creating, following, and monitoring work plans and timelines for these MJC outreach and interviewing efforts. Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation, plans, and reports. Ensuring all needed documentation is current and properly filed and stored. Communication and Dissemination (25%) Acting as the point of contact and communicating project status to the MJC leadership team. Communicating timeline changes and new information to project teams. Participating in the relaunch of the MJC's website and newsletter through producing journalistic content documenting insights from ongoing interviews with local journalists and other key stakeholders. Qualifications Required Qualifications: BA/BS plus at least 6 years of work experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal 10 years At least 5 years prior work experience in a newsroom or other journalistic environment Demonstrated knowledge of the local media ecosystem in Minnesota across a variety of types of organizations Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate projects Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment. Willingness to conduct interviews and in a variety of locations (e.g., administer surveys at state/county fairs, collect observational data at retail locations) Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience working as a journalist in Minnesota Project management experience Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and work with diverse communities Prior experience in a higher education setting About the Department About the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication The Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Minnesota is part of the College of Liberal Arts and is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Journalism and Mass Communication. The Hubbard School offers majors in Strategic Communication - Advertising and Public Relations, Professional Journalism, and Media and Information; and minors in Media and Information and Digital Media Studies. The Hubbard School offers an academic M.A. and Ph.D. and a Professional M.A. in Strategic Communication. Housed in Murphy Hall, a state-of-the-art facility for teaching and research of journalism, strategic communication, and emerging media studies, the Hubbard School is home to the Silha Center for the Study of Media Ethics and Law, the Minnesota Journalism Center, the Hubbard Digital Studios, and the Digital Information Research Center/Sevareid Library. Hubbard facilities also include the Murphy Hall conference center, multimedia classrooms, and psychophysiological communication research labs, and a focus group room, which is used to support graduate-level experimental research. For further information, please visit the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication's website, at: https://cla.umn.edu/hsjmc How To Apply How to Apply: Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Diversity Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. 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