Student Media Manager

Hiring Department

Dean of Students

Apply Now: If you are passionate about media and education and possess the skills to inspire and lead a team of ambitious student journalists, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping the future of student media at Mizzou!

Job Description

Join the vibrant University of Missouri community as the Student Media Manager, where you will lead, mentor, and develop our student journalists and broadcasters. This dynamic role oversees The Maneater digital newspaper, KCOU FM88.1 radio station, and the Mizzou Podcast network. Reporting directly to the Dean of Students within the Center for Student Involvement, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing students’ journalistic, broadcasting, and leadership skills. Your guidance will help maintain the integrity and quality of content, ensuring it reflects the ethos of our student body. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of journalism and media while supporting the educational and professional growth of our students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the administration and production of student-led media initiatives.
• Recruit, mentor, and guide student staff including editors, reporters, DJs, and technical teams.
• Provide constructive feedback and support the development of engaging and relevant media content.
• Provide feedback and advice to student editors and general managers to plan and develop content that is relevant, engaging, and reflective of the diverse student body.
• Provide education and critique without censoring, editing, directing, or producing, whenever possible.
• Coordinate educational and professional development opportunities for students, including facilitating travel to conferences and events.
• Ensure all operations comply with FCC regulations, internet music licensing, and university policies.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and partners to enhance the financial sustainability of student media.
• Develop and administer budgets, and oversee the procurement of essential equipment.
• Evaluate programs and implement strategies to foster the growth and professional development of student media operations.
• Collaborate closely with partners in Student Affairs and the School of Journalism to enrich student experiences and leverage resources for student media initiatives.

Shift

Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

This position will require evening and weekend hours supporting activities and programs within the department. Occasionally division and campus projects may require additional hours outside of your normal schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in journalism, broadcasting, or media management, ideally within an educational setting.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Strong communication skills and a thorough understanding of media ethics and copyright laws.
• Familiarity with FCC regulations and internet music licensing protocols.

Anticipated Hiring Range

· Grade: GGS 010

Salary Range: $51,875 - $75,000 annually

· University Title: Media Production Director II

· Internal applicants can determine their current grade and university title by accessing the Job Information page through the Additional Employee Info tile in myHR

Application Materials

Completed application and Resume

Benefit Eligibility

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, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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