Director of Data-Driven Investigations & AI Partnerships

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); College Park (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days of leave per year

Employer-matched retirement plan

Comprehensive health insurance

Tuition remission

Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave

Job summary

The University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is seeking an Associate Director for Data & AI Investigations and Partnerships at the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism. This role involves leading innovative data initiatives and managing collaborations for data-driven reporting while integrating AI technologies.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years experience in professional journalism, with specific expertise in data journalism. Responsibilities include teaching a hands-on class and overseeing student projects in collaboration with professional news organizations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years post-college experience as a professional journalist.
• Experience managing or producing data-driven investigative journalism.
• Teaching and mentoring experience in a university setting.

Responsibilities

• Launch and manage a curated data initiative for journalism.
• Develop reporting collaborations with partners.
• Teach hands-on classes related to data investigations.

Skills

Data journalism experience

Investigative reporting

Project management

Knowledge of AI technologies

Teaching and mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is seeking an Associate Director for Data & AI Investigations and Partnerships at the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism. This role involves leading innovative data initiatives and managing collaborations for data-driven reporting while integrating AI technologies.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years experience in professional journalism, with specific expertise in data journalism. Responsibilities include teaching a hands-on class and overseeing student projects in collaboration with professional news organizations.