Program Manager (94707BR)

Yale University; New Haven (CT); Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Program Director to oversee ambitious investigative reporting projects. This role involves leading a dynamic team, fostering community partnerships, and managing the program's budget. The ideal candidate will possess strong editorial and project management skills, with a passion for storytelling across diverse platforms. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to impactful journalism and community engagement, where your contributions will shape the future of investigative reporting. If you are ready to make a difference, this opportunity awaits you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with four years of related experience.
• Strong editorial and project management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee investigative reporting projects across various mediums.
• Manage program budget and develop community partnerships.

Skills

Editorial skills

Project management

Communication skills

Knowledge of Freedom of Information Act

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Scrivener

Google Docs

Project-management software

Job description

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Fixed

If Fixed Duration, Period

1 year from date of hire

If Fixed Duration, is continuation possible?

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Work Location

Central Campus

221 Whitney Ave
New Haven, CT 06511

Work Model

Remote

Position Focus:

Overseeing ambitious investigative reporting projects in a range of mediums: local and national newspapers; magazines; innovative websites; documentary; and social media storytelling.

Principal Responsibilities: 1. Oversees the advancement and growth of the program. Gives direction and leadership supporting the philosophy, mission, strategy, and annual goals and objectives. Assumes primary accountability for disseminating and publishing all program information to create public awareness and support of the program. 2. Works closely with leadership, internal and external colleagues, and community residents to further develop and implement strategic plans. 3. Identifies, solicits, and cultivates community partnerships and collaborations to assist in the development and growth of the program. Develops the metrics to identify and measure the success of the program. Responsible for measurements of grant success and related evaluation. 4. Assists in identifying and evaluating potential future funding sources, and contributes to the submission of grants and contracts supporting the program, including the annual submission and writing of all content areas and budgetary sections of grant applications. Develops and manages the program’s operating budget. 5. Develops the administrative infrastructure of the program. Manages human resource and administrative functions of the program, including staffing and hiring, supervision, performance development, counseling and discipline, if warranted. Oversees and manages information systems, facilities, and space needs. 6. Investigates, identifies, implements, and oversees the maintenance of systems to gather, track, and report information to support the initiatives of the program. Tracks all program activities and regularly informs leadership of progress on each initiative. Recommends structural or programmatic adjustments, changes or additions based on full knowledge of missions, goals, and objectives. 7. Initiates, designs, and manages the compilation of program communications; identifying outreach potential, and promoting philanthropic and collaborative support of the program. Contributes to the development and assists in the management of content on the program’s website and monitors all changes and additions to the editorial content. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Editorial skills for editing long-form journalism projects, and reporting skills to contribute to investigations: advanced interviewing skills; a strong familiarity with journalistic ethics.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Project management skills for supervising a wide range of simultaneous projects. Helpful skills for this would be knowledge of project-management software, as well as facility with Scrivener, Google Docs, and other collaborative tools.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Good communication skills will also be required to facilitate collaborations with local newsroom editors and to work closely with students and recent graduates to build newsroom relationships.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Abilities regarding the pursuit of public records, including basic knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act, PACER, and other core tools for pursuit of public records in U.S. courts.

Drug Screen

No

Health Screening

No

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Health Care Worker

This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air. HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination.

Posting Disclaimer

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