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Editor, Michigan Advance

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:57:08 GMT

Lansing, Michigan States Newsroom

Join States Newsroom as Editor-in-Chief of the Michigan Advance and lead an award-winning team reporting on government, policy and politics for the Great Lakes State.

The Michigan Advance illuminates state government for Michiganders from Lake Superior to Lake Erie. The newsroom covers all the important issues: education, labor, health care, the environment, civil rights and, of course, politics. All Advance coverage is available to read or republish for free.

States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state-focused nonprofit news organization, is looking for an experienced journalist to serve as Editor-in-Chief of the Michigan Advance, and guide the team of three reporters as they connect what’s going on in the Capitol to what’s going on in people’s lives.

With an eye on critical government stories from Lansing, the Editor will oversee the talented team and a dynamic site, produce a daily newsletter, and continue to build the outlet’s social media presence. The Editor will also work closely with States Newsroom and network peers in other states to share best practices and build relationships that help refine the outlet’s operations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise and hire journalists to provide daily news coverage and enterprise reporting on major state policy and political stories
Write regularly on major state policy and political stories
Produce a daily morning newsletter with news readers need for the day
Work with audience staff to achieve consistent engagement across newsletters and emerging social platforms
Develop and distribute original content to drive area news coverage
Solicit editorial content from local contributors for a Pennsylvania-focused opinion section
Participate in weekly calls, and periodic visits with National Editor(s) as well as regular meetings of all States Newsroom editors

The Editor will have funding for staffing, freelancers, technology and overhead expenses. Technical, marketing and editorial support are provided by our headquarters office.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

The minimum salary for a state editor is $95,000 and rises with experience. Our generous benefits package includes:

Premium-free platinum healthcare for employees and their families (i.e., nothing comes out of your paycheck!)
4 weeks of vacation per year
2 weeks of personal leave per year
20 hours of paid volunteer time per year
11 paid holidays per year
$75 monthly cell phone reimbursement
$200 cell phone replacement benefit every two years
$75 monthly fitness benefit
401K with up to 3% match
12 weeks of parental leave
Full-service EAP
Annual DeleteMe subscription

All necessary equipment will be provided by States Newsroom.

ABOUT OUR CULTURE

States Newsroom is dedicated to producing journalism at all levels — from quick hit to investigative — but not at the expense of burning out its employees. We are supportive, exciting, welcoming and positive. We believe in creating sustainable careers for journalists on the crucial state government beat.

States Newsroom’s mission is to connect people to the power that shapes their daily lives through relentless reporting and incisive commentary on state government and policy. Journalism is a powerful force for social change, uniquely suited to challenging systemic inequality and racism. Our goal is to build an organization that fulfills that mission.

At States Newsroom, we believe we strengthen our work and improve our insights when we incorporate the perspectives of people who come from different backgrounds and have had different experiences. We are committed to diversity and prioritize equity in all recruiting and hiring. We are always working to better represent our communities and are supported in these efforts by a network-wide Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice committee.

Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice in Journalism

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:14:06 GMT

Dallas, Texas Southern Methodist University
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Spring 2025
Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice in Journalism
Position Number 06048

The Division of Journalism invites applications for a non-tenure-track Professor of
Practice who will teach beginning and advanced writing and reporting courses. The
anticipated teaching workload is four courses per semester and may include other
Journalism courses depending on area of expertise. Responsibilities also may include
academic advising, committee work, and/or student media advising. The position begins
August 2025.

This is a Professional and Teaching faculty position. While it is not eligible for tenure, it has a three-tier promotion path and opportunity for long-term (five-year) contracts which may, at the top rank (Professor of Practice), be renewed annually contingent on job performance. Professional and Teaching faculty’s primary responsibility is teaching, though courses may be substituted by significant service roles. Additional service may include academic advising, recruiting, student mentoring, and other departmental service as needed, and will be negotiated based on teaching load and departmental needs. Creative work and research are not expected, though they may be rewarded.

Qualifications
Requirements for the position include:
• A bachelor’s degree in media, journalism, communications, or related field; and
• University-level teaching experience.
A master’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred. The ideal candidate will
possess at least three years of professional media experience in a major market. Hiring
is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.

Application instructions
To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be received by
March 7, 2025, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position
is filled. Applications should include 1) A cover letter describing relevant experience,
teaching philosophy, and reason for interest in the position; 2) a curriculum vitae; and 3)
the names and contact information for three references. Applications must be submitted online via Interfolio link http://apply.interfolio.com/163010. For questions about the position and application process, please contact search committee chair Jake Batsell at jbatsell@smu.edu.

SMU, a private nonsectarian university of roughly 12,000 students, is an inclusive and
intellectually diverse community that is dedicated to academic excellence. SMU offers
excellent benefits including same-sex domestic partner benefits. Learn more about our
programs and beautifully shaded campus of Georgian-Revival-inspired architecture at
www.smu.edu.Docusign Envelope ID: F87BBC85-376A-41BA-A9CD-6ED3FCB47456

The Division of Journalism, housed within the Meadows School of the Arts, is home to
nearly 200 majors across degree programs in Journalism and Fashion Media, along with
specializations in business and sports media. The Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex is a
culturally rich arts and global business center, and we take advantage of our location in
the nation’s fifth largest media market. Our student media outlets provide opportunities
to create professional-level work and develop leadership abilities, and small class sizes
allow faculty to know their students and foster personalized instruction and mentorship.

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,
sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for
Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding
nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Criminal Justice Reporter

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:45:33 GMT

Ann Arbor, Michigan Michigan Radio

Position Summary

Michigan Public, NPR's largest member station in the state, is looking for a Criminal Justice Reporter. Reporting to our News Director, you will pitch and report stories, newscast spots, sound-rich features, long-form investigations, podcasts, and
digital-only projects. You will also collaborate with passionate journalists and editors who have produced projects like the Peabody-winning podcast Believed and nationally recognized coverage of the Flint Water Crisis.
This is an onsite position, which will be based at our station in Ann Arbor or one of our news bureaus in Detroit, Flint, or Grand Rapids, depending on your location. The standard work schedule is Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, with night and weekend work required as needed based on the news cycle. Reliable transportation is necessary to fulﬁll the duties of this role, which will include traveling to locations in Michigan for reporting assignments, mostly in the Lower Peninsula. This position offers a salary range of $55,000 - $65,000 with a comprehensive beneﬁts package.

Responsibilities

Identify, investigate, and produce criminal justice stories on multiple platforms (broadcast, digital, podcast, photography) with various treatments (sound-rich features, host/reporter 2-ways, print/digital)
Collaborate with a diverse team to meet production deadlines
Perform all responsibilities in a manner consistent with Michigan Public's high journalistic standards to ensure that accuracy and fairness are central characteristics of all content produced

Beneﬁts

Michigan Public is a service of the University of Michigan. In addition to a career ﬁlled with purpose and opportunity, we offer a comprehensive beneﬁts package to help you stay well, protect yourself and any eligible family members and plan for a secure future. Beneﬁts include:

Generous time off
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting upon meeting eligibility requirements
Many choices for health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and ﬁlled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Michigan Public EEO Statement

Michigan Radio is committed to attracting and retaining a creative workforce ﬁlled with varied perspectives and experiences to enhance and continue our mission of producing trusted content to grow a diverse community of listeners. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for people from all backgrounds, identities, and ages.

University of Michigan EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/afﬁrmative action employer.

Managing Editor, Investigations

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:39:18 GMT

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Philadelphia Inquirer is seeking a Managing Editor, Investigations, a masthead position, to run its prize-winning investigative team. We’re looking for a news leader with an impressive track record of helping reporters navigate complex stories that expose abuses of power, government corruption, and exploitative business practices.

Some of our award-winning investigations include Toxic City: Sick Schools; Under Fire; Crumbling City; and The Wrong Man.

The Inquirer, winner of 20 Pulitzer Prizes, is owned by the nonprofit Lenfest Institute, a philanthropic organization dedicated to sustaining local news. The Philadelphia area is a diverse and vital region — a major hub in healthcare, education, and financial services, and home to five professional sports teams. The area also is anchored by a major city with deep poverty and civic ills that cry out for committed reporting that can drive change.

Ideal candidates for this job will have 5 to 10 years experience developing, managing and landing significant investigative stories and presenting them in innovative ways that use all the sophisticated tools and platforms available.

They will help reporters assess ideas, screening for accountability and impact, manage public records requests, and keep momentum on monthslong investigations. They will also supervise the Quick Strike unit (3 reporters, 1 editor), which produces fast-turn accountability stories, often spun from major breaking news. Ideal candidates will have conceived and edited different forms of storytelling, from narratives to interactives, and have a flair for honing copy.

This position involves juggling a variety of high-level projects, weighing in on story selection and direction, guiding the reporting and writing process, revising and line editing, as well as working with staffers from other desks, such as data, video, interactives and audience. This person will report to The Inquirer’s editor and senior vice president, Gabriel Escobar.