Media Director – Campus Reform – Arlington, VA

The Leadership Institute (LI) is a 501 (c)( 3) organization that was founded in 1979 by its president, Morton C. Blackwell. LI provides training in campaigns, fundraising, grassroots organizing, youth politics, and communications. The Institute teaches conservatives of all ages how to succeed in politics, government, and the media. Since 1979, LI has trained more than 200,000 conservative activists, leaders, and students. The Institute’s unique college campus network has grown to more than 1,700 conservative campus groups and newspapers.

Apply fast, check the full description by scrolling below to find out the full requirements for this role.About the RoleThe Leadership Institute is hiring a Media Director for its campus news website Campus Reform ( campusreform.org ). As America’s leading source for conservative college news,Campus Reformserves as a watchdog to our country’s higher education system, with a mission to expose liberal bias and abuse on college campuses.The Media Director will oversee a mix of editorial and operational responsibilities that include brand management, social media strategy, correspondent recruitment and student training via the Young Journalists program. The Media Director is also expected to represent Campus Reform on local and national television, radio, and podcast interviews.This is a senior level role that reports to the Editor in Chief. They will also manage approximately three-to-five individuals.This is a full-time, in-office position based in Arlington, VA. Once established, there will be an option to work from home up to twice a week.ResponsibilitiesEnsure website and social media content aligns with Campus Reform’s brand and styleSupport the Editor in Chief with public relations initiatives and media placement effortsTrack education policy, news, and eventsRecruit and train freelance correspondents in print and broadcast journalism skillsRepresent Campus Reform in national and local media interviewsRequired Skills3-8+ years of professional work experience in media, journalism or communicationsAbility to be accessible in the evenings and weekends as the news cycle demandsStrong writing and editing skillsAbility to communicate effectively on cameraProficiency in identifying and producing newsworthy contentStrict adherence to journalism rules and ethicsA strong understanding of conservative politics and Campus Reform’s missionAbility to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced deadline-driven environmentAvid consumer of national newsPhilosophical alignment with and passion for Leadership Institute/Campus Reform’s missionDesired SkillsExperience reporting on higher education issuesExperience in broadcast mediaTo ApplyQualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:Cover letter describing your interest in the position, and Leadership Institute’s mission, as well as your salary requirementsResumeA 100-150-word analysis of a news story related to Campus Reform’s beat that is occurring during the week you applyQuestions can be directed to Bailey Drouant, Outreach Manager at Talent Market, who is managing the search: [emailprotected]There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.Talent Market is a nonprofit entity dedicated to promoting liberty by helping free-market nonprofits identify talent for critical roles. We provide consulting and recruiting services at no cost to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation.

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