Director, Sports Journalism Center

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 185,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Endowed Chair

Occasional remote work

In-person at College Park

Job summary

University of Maryland’s Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism seeks an experienced journalist to serve as Director. This year-round, in-person role is based in the Povich Center in College Park, MD.

The appointment will be as Professor of the Practice or Lecturer, with a George Solomon Endowed Chair and a five-year renewable contract possibility. The candidate will lead enterprise and investigative sports journalism initiatives, mentor students, and develop partnerships and fundraising to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 15+ years of journalism experience, including investigative/enterprise sports journalism.
• Experience reporting and editing with emphasis on race, gender, culture, politics and policy in sports.
• Storytelling across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism.
• Oversee program development, fundraising, and external partnerships.
• Supervise faculty, staff, and teaching activities; mentor students.
• Represent the Center in national media and professional networks.
• Oversee production of enterprise sports journalism projects and events.

Skills

Journalism experience 15+ years

Investigative/enterprise reporting

Multiplatform storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Maryland’s Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism seeks an experienced journalist to serve as Director. This year-round, in-person role is based in the Povich Center in College Park, MD.

The appointment will be as Professor of the Practice or Lecturer, with a George Solomon Endowed Chair and a five-year renewable contract possibility. The candidate will lead enterprise and investigative sports journalism initiatives, mentor students, and develop partnerships and fundraising to