Visiting Professor of Practice: Launching Local Newsroom

Investigative Reporters and Editors Inc; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University’s Media School invites applications for a Visiting Professor of Practice in Community Journalism to launch the Indiana Newsroom, an experiential local news initiative working with student journalists and professional partners in Monroe County and surrounding regions.

The role includes developing a community journalism course and updating the internship program, with a bachelor’s degree required and an advanced degree preferred, though substantial professional experience will

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Advanced degree preferred, though significant professional experience will be considered in lieu of an advanced academic degree.

Responsibilities

• Launch the Indiana Newsroom practicum to publish news that serves partners and communities and provides a high-quality educational experience for students.
• Develop a community journalism course introducing students to issues facing southern Indiana communities and the governmental, advocacy, and cultural structures that inform local news coverage.
• Collaborate with Media School staff to produce an updated internship matching program for news organizations hiring students.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Indiana University’s Media School invites applications for a Visiting Professor of Practice in Community Journalism to launch the Indiana Newsroom, an experiential local news initiative working with student journalists and professional partners in Monroe County and surrounding regions.

The role includes developing a community journalism course and updating the internship program, with a bachelor’s degree required and an advanced degree preferred, though substantial professional experience will