Managing Editor for KOMU-TV and Assistant Professional Practice Professor, University of Missouri

Job Description

The Missouri School of Journalism seeks a dynamic individual for the position of managing editor for KOMU-TV and assistant professional practice professor.

This position is unique in American journalism and is well suited to an experienced commercial television journalist with a deep appreciation of ethics, public service and aggressive reporting. KOMU-TV is the fully commercial NBC affiliate in the 137 DMA. It is the teaching laboratory for students learning all aspects of television journalism.

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible, renewable, 12-month faculty appointment. The winning candidate will teach Advanced Television Reporting in the classroom and in the newsroom, supervising student story development and managing KOMU’s award winning Target 8 special projects. The successful candidate must lead change and collaborate with faculty, staff and students across newsrooms and platforms throughout the Missouri School of Journalism. Our news outlets serve Mid-Missouri and share content from our large statehouse operation with journalism outlets across the state. In addition to KOMU-TV, our media holdings include a community newspaper (The Columbia Missourian), a city magazine (Vox), and NPR member station (KBIA-FM) and a digital statewide business publication (Missouri Business Alert).

This ranked university faculty member and KOMU-TV managing editor will:

• Coach student journalists on storytelling, writing, video editing, the investigative process, news judgment, ethics and principles of journalism.
• Teach a journalism class each semester.
• Serve as "Tiger Chair" in the KOMU newsroom, coaching student journalists through story development and assembly, and editing and approving scripts and video .
• Work with community members and leaders to build relationships and ensure inclusive coverage.
• Hold a faculty appointment at the University of Missouri School of Journalism.
• Work with the news editors, digital editors and students at other Missouri School of Journalism news platforms to create quality converged coverage.
• Plan and supervise necessary travel.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position will require working nights and infrequent weekends; work hours will vary depending on news coverage and production needs, which will be determined in consultation with the KOMU-TV News Director.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in reporting, producing, writing and managing staff in a digital journalism environment.
• A bachelor's degree.

The committee is also interested in candidates who bring:

• The ethical judgment and skill to teach young journalists how to make tough calls on their feet.
• A proven track record of producing quality news coverage.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative problem-solving skills.
• A deep, applied understanding of how to use visual and audio journalism, digital video, and social media to enhance journalistic storytelling.
• The ability to juggle a vibrant daily newsroom's many needs with ambitious, long-term projects.
• A track record as a collegial collaborator in a newsroom without silos.

Application Materials

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

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

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