Newsroom Editor & Journalism Instructor: Mentor Journalists

Trinity Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

Employer Paid Life and Disability

403(b) Retirement plan with employer"

Paid Family Leave

Trinity Center Membership Free to all

walking track

weight & Cardio equipment

Free campus parking

Free Shuttle bus to Brookland Metro

Job summary

Trinity Washington University invites applications for the position of Newsroom Editor/Instructor in the Center for Journalism, Media & Communication. This full-time staff role located in Washington, D.C.

with teaching responsibilities supports student journalists and multimedia content producers in Trinity’s newsroom and media studio. The ideal candidate will be a passionate media professional with experience producing and editing content across platforms and a strong commitment to mentoring

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of professional experience in a news organization or media relations.
• Ability to produce and edit multimedia content across platforms.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to manage multiple projects.
• Preferred: experience in video storytelling, podcasting, and/or technical studio operations.
• Desired: teaching at the college level.
• Master’s degree in journalism, mass communication or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and supervise students producing content for Trinity Times in multiple formats: articles, photography, video and podcasts.
• Teach one to two courses per semester in the Journalism and Media Studies program.
• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to support journalism and communication projects related to their fields.
• Work closely with faculty, staff and internship supervisors to guide students in the ethical creation of multimedia content.
• Liaise with local newsrooms to support student internship development and oversight.

Skills

Multimedia production

Editorial skills

Mentoring

Teaching experience

Project management

Education

Master's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Video storytelling

Podcasting

Studio operations

Job description

Trinity Washington University invites applications for the position of Newsroom Editor/Instructor in the Center for Journalism, Media & Communication. This full-time staff role located in Washington, D.C.

with teaching responsibilities supports student journalists and multimedia content producers in Trinity’s newsroom and media studio. The ideal candidate will be a passionate media professional with experience producing and editing content across platforms and a strong commitment to mentoring