Associate Sports Editor, Assistant Professional Practice Professor

Missouri School of Journalism

Do you want to help prepare bright young people for a future in sports journalism? Join us at the nation's top journalism school, where that happens every day.

The Missouri School of Journalism seeks a top-notch editor who has a strong foundation in the fundamentals of sports journalism but isn't stuck in the past. We seek an individual who's ready to be part of an award-winning team focused on creating great journalists and great journalism.

Sound like a good fit? Then apply to be the Associate Sports Editor at the Columbia Missourian, the community news outlet operated by the Missouri School of Journalism. You will also be an assistant professor of practice, teaching both in the classroom and the newsroom.

You will work with some of the best journalism students in the country. You'll work one-on-one as an editor with these talented soon-to-be-professionals as they cover collegiate, prep and pro sports, and you'll also teach a course every semester. You will have real impact on the development of the next generation of journalists as a mentor and will help shape future beat reporters, feature writers and newsroom leaders. The Missourian newsroom works in text, audio and video, and as a teaching lab we're always ready to try new ideas.

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible, renewable 12-month faculty appointment.

Job duties include:

• Working with the sports editor and other newsroom editors to assign and edit a team of eager journalists, in both daily coverage, storytelling skills and in deeper enterprise work.

• Organizing coverage of sports at the collegiate and prep levels, in addition to feature stories, special projects and other content.

• Editing and producing the award-winning Sports section of the print edition of the Missourian, an average of three nights a week. This involves working with student reporters and photographers, designers and others throughout the newsroom.

• Helping produce the digital sports products of the Missourian and other platforms in the school's converged newsroom.

• Helping organize and oversee a pipeline that brings new students into the sports department.

• Teaching a journalism class every semester.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field.
• 5 years professional experience, including reporting and management.

Candidates will be evaluated on:

• Sports reporting and editing experience.
• A proven commitment to accuracy and editing.
• Design experience in print and digital products and the ability to oversee visual storytelling; Adobe InDesign experience is a plus.
• An ability to envision multiple ways users interact with information and plan packages for digital and print products with the user in mind.
• Curiosity about and comfort with digital tools and trends.
• The ethical judgment and skill to teach young journalists how to make tough calls on their feet.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative problem-solving skills.

Salary Range: $62,500-$67,000

Apply online by uploading (a) a letter of application that describes your interest in the job, your teaching philosophy, and your thoughts about teaching sports journalism; (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) the names and contact information for three references, and (d) a one-page statement that specifically addresses how you would engage with a diverse student population with regards to teaching, research, mentoring, and advising.

Founded in 1908, the Missouri School of Journalism is the world's oldest and leading journalism program and has been widely recognized for excellence and innovation in undergraduate and graduate education and scholarship. In its 2014 annual ranking of top journalism schools, News Pro-Radio Television Digital News Association again ranked the Missouri School of Journalism "far and away" the No. 1 journalism school in the country. The National Research Council ranks the School's doctoral program among the top journalism/communication programs in the nation. In addition, the School's Reynolds Journalism Institute provides state-of-the-art resources for researchers and professionals to test new ideas, uses social science research to assess their effectiveness, and delivers solutions that citizens and journalists can put to use in their communities.

Currently, the School offers academic education and practical training to more than 2,000 undergraduates and 200 graduate students. The School has a close and productive relationship with other academic units on campus, the media industry and the local community. It operates award-winning, community-based, multiplatform news outlets and produces comprehensive research-based advertising and public relations campaigns for real clients. The School also houses headquarters of prominent professional organizations, including American Society of News Editors, Investigative Reporters and Editors, Association of Health Care Journalists, and Pictures of the Year International, among others.

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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