Inside Higher Ed
Newsroom Cohort Manager (4517C) - 81016
Inside Higher Ed, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
The University of California, Berkeley is dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.
As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice.
The School of Journalism at UC Berkeley is one of the top journalism programs in the United States and is home to the groundbreaking California Local News Fellowship program. The Newsroom Cohort Manager will join our small program team, focused on supporting early-career journalists and their local newsrooms.
The position will provide editing support to fellows and build and maintain relationships with their newsroom editors. With the program team, the Newsroom Cohort Manager will play a significant role in selecting future fellows and newsrooms, ensuring an extraordinary fellowship experience, leading our robust training and mentoring program, and ensuring effective partnership with host news outlets throughout the state.
Responsibilities
Participates in selection and matching newsrooms and fellows for the California Local News Fellowship program. Partners with the program team to design and manage the overall fellowship experience. Acts as a coach, mentor and troubleshooter, helping to ensure the fellows are having a worthwhile professional experience and the newsrooms are benefiting from their contributions. Designs and executes the editing support that the fellowship provides to the fellows, working in close coordination with their newsroom editors. Assess fellows' reporting abilities and create and manage support plans for any fellows who are struggling editorially. Designs and executes a newsroom editor communication strategy. Provides support and coaching to fellows to help them identify their interests, skills, strengths and challenges as they launch their journalism careers. Works with the other cohort managers to design and develop fellowship ongoing training and mentoring, focused on building editorial expertise and professional development skills. Required Qualifications
At least five years of local news editing experience. Understanding of small newsroom dynamics, where reporters may be expected to deliver at a high level without significant internal support. General understanding of California communities and their information needs. Experience editing early-career journalists and tailoring editing support specific reports' needs. Experience coaching and mentoring early-career journalists, formally or informally. Knowledge of needs assessment theory, processes, and practices Experience designing and leading journalism training and workshops. Excellent written and verbal communicator, both one-on one-and in groups. Strong ability to work with people from diverse cultures. Strong relationship-building and conflict management skills. Strong organizational skills; able to design and implement programs, comfort with technological tools, and effective communication about your work. Commitment to and enjoyment of working in a highly collaborative team. Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Preferred Qualifications
Experience editing print/text stories is required; audio, video and/or multimedia editing experience. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $100,000.00 - $125,000.00. This position will be governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Student Services Advising Professionals, represented by the UAW. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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Participates in selection and matching newsrooms and fellows for the California Local News Fellowship program. Partners with the program team to design and manage the overall fellowship experience. Acts as a coach, mentor and troubleshooter, helping to ensure the fellows are having a worthwhile professional experience and the newsrooms are benefiting from their contributions. Designs and executes the editing support that the fellowship provides to the fellows, working in close coordination with their newsroom editors. Assess fellows' reporting abilities and create and manage support plans for any fellows who are struggling editorially. Designs and executes a newsroom editor communication strategy. Provides support and coaching to fellows to help them identify their interests, skills, strengths and challenges as they launch their journalism careers. Works with the other cohort managers to design and develop fellowship ongoing training and mentoring, focused on building editorial expertise and professional development skills. Required Qualifications
At least five years of local news editing experience. Understanding of small newsroom dynamics, where reporters may be expected to deliver at a high level without significant internal support. General understanding of California communities and their information needs. Experience editing early-career journalists and tailoring editing support specific reports' needs. Experience coaching and mentoring early-career journalists, formally or informally. Knowledge of needs assessment theory, processes, and practices Experience designing and leading journalism training and workshops. Excellent written and verbal communicator, both one-on one-and in groups. Strong ability to work with people from diverse cultures. Strong relationship-building and conflict management skills. Strong organizational skills; able to design and implement programs, comfort with technological tools, and effective communication about your work. Commitment to and enjoyment of working in a highly collaborative team. Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Preferred Qualifications
Experience editing print/text stories is required; audio, video and/or multimedia editing experience. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $100,000.00 - $125,000.00. This position will be governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Student Services Advising Professionals, represented by the UAW. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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