University of Washington
STUDENT MEDIA SPECIALIST
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Req #: 238242
Department: UW TACOMA
Posting Date: 09/10/2024
Closing Info: Closes On 09/24/2024
Salary: $5144 - $5,684 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701_a11y.pdf )
The University of Washington Tacoma
is an anchor institution that is deeply invested in its local communities and in student success. As one of three campuses of a world-class university, UW Tacoma is dedicated to interdisciplinary and innovative teaching and scholarship and to engaging the community in mutually beneficial partnerships. UW Tacoma’s commitment to access and diversity is central to an environment where students, staff, faculty and South Sound residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth. More information about UW Tacoma and its strategic plan can be found here. (https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/strategic-planning)
The Department of Student Involvement has an outstanding opportunity for a Student Media Specialist to join their team.
Under the direction of the Director for Student Involvement and Leadership, the Student Media Specialist (SMS) is responsible for overseeing the management, growth, and assessment of a comprehensive student publications program appropriate for the University of Washington Tacoma campus. Student Publications consists of The Ledger, a weekly news publication, and Tahoma West, an annual literary arts magazine. Both publications have been a part of the UW Tacoma community since Fall 1996.
At the time of this search the student media programs are in a period of transition. The Ledger in particular has operated primarily online, publishing stories on www.thetacomaledger.com and distributing them through an email newsletter. The new Specialist will be challenged to work alongside students to determine the next steps for the Ledger, whether that means funding a return to print, embracing text and pictures on web platforms, or exploring multimedia avenues such as podcasts or videos. As UW Tacoma grows, the SMS will continuously work to support student publications that suit the vast needs of a diverse student population. Tahoma West, as a less-frequent publication, is perennially challenged to advertise its presence to students as an outlet for their creative work. The SMS will benefit from having a passion for creative writing and the arts. In recent years, Tahoma West has co-published the book’s content on a University website, and there may be opportunities to develop an e-reader compatible edition.
In addition, the SMS will help to build a robust student leadership and education program that aligns closely with the UW Tacoma mission, vision, goals and strategic plan. They will be obliged to determine the best means of training and advise student staff in journalism/production skills, teamwork, and communication.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Management and Supervision (60%):
Advise, support, and guide the daily operation of the Ledger, UW Tacoma’s student news publication, and the performance of its editorial and advertising staff in areas including reporting and news writing, photography, media law and ethics, computer design and layout, advertising and publishing processes, and provides critique and guidance as appropriate.
Oversee the weekly production cycle of The Ledger over the Fall-through-Spring academic year.
Ensure that the paper is electronically delivered to the printing vendor for each issue.
Handle vendor relationships, including payment and coordination of special issue production and delivery.
Approves advertising rates, promotions and packages to help advertisers effectively reach the student market across all delivery platforms.
Advise, support, and guide the operation of Tahoma West, an annual student literary publication, in event planning throughout the year, including space reservations, publicity and event management. This includes quarterly events and the Tahoma West Book Launch, their annual spring event.
Advise Tahoma West editorial staff in the blind selection process for the publication.
Attend all necessary weekly staff meetings and all weekly editorial board meetings.
Seek avenues for outside advising, such as organizing an editorial board or publication advisory board.
Provide operational and administrative support for The Ledger and Tahoma West including hiring.
Supervise 16-24 student workers across both publications, depending on budget. Student Publications is consistently one of the largest student employment programs on the campus.
Serve as a liaison with Communication faculty, the Services and Activities Fee Committee, and other groups as necessary.Coordination of Initiatives (15%):
Coordinate initiatives for the advancement of publishing, editorial, or journalism skills in student employees.
Develop opportunities to collaborate with faculty, staff programs, and student organizations.
Past examples of both above have included a UW Tacoma chapter of the Justice Project, assistance with publications related to the TCOM Communication major’s Russian journalism exchange program, supplementary mini-issues of Tahoma West, and special news and investigative journalism sections published in the Ledger in conjunction with TCOM Communication classes.Budgeting and Finance (15%):
Manage affiliated budgets, including maintaining internal controls and ensuring that fiscal operations are carried out in a responsible manner, maintaining budget limits, and ensuring compliance with University policies and procedures.
Serve as the fiscal manager of Student Publications, with oversight of budget development and execution, including projecting, monitoring, authorizing expenditures and reconciling.
Organize annual and special funding proposals for the student Services and Activities Fee Committee (SAFC).
Obtain bids for the printing of Tahoma West and ensure the publication is delivered and published on time.
Serve on Student Affairs and UW Tacoma committees.
Other duties as assigned.Serve on Student Affairs and UW Tacoma committees (5%)Other duties as assigned (5%)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or a related field and three years of experience in print or digital journalism, including design, and layout.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Education, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
Experience with training and hiring employees, specifically college students. Experience advising student publications in a higher education setting. Experience utilizing multiple media platforms to complement publications.
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team; Some scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate the schedule of students, events, attending meetings and training, and other considerations regarding student and faculty/staff needs.
Application Process:
The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Department: UW TACOMA
Posting Date: 09/10/2024
Closing Info: Closes On 09/24/2024
Salary: $5144 - $5,684 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701_a11y.pdf )
The University of Washington Tacoma
is an anchor institution that is deeply invested in its local communities and in student success. As one of three campuses of a world-class university, UW Tacoma is dedicated to interdisciplinary and innovative teaching and scholarship and to engaging the community in mutually beneficial partnerships. UW Tacoma’s commitment to access and diversity is central to an environment where students, staff, faculty and South Sound residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth. More information about UW Tacoma and its strategic plan can be found here. (https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/strategic-planning)
The Department of Student Involvement has an outstanding opportunity for a Student Media Specialist to join their team.
Under the direction of the Director for Student Involvement and Leadership, the Student Media Specialist (SMS) is responsible for overseeing the management, growth, and assessment of a comprehensive student publications program appropriate for the University of Washington Tacoma campus. Student Publications consists of The Ledger, a weekly news publication, and Tahoma West, an annual literary arts magazine. Both publications have been a part of the UW Tacoma community since Fall 1996.
At the time of this search the student media programs are in a period of transition. The Ledger in particular has operated primarily online, publishing stories on www.thetacomaledger.com and distributing them through an email newsletter. The new Specialist will be challenged to work alongside students to determine the next steps for the Ledger, whether that means funding a return to print, embracing text and pictures on web platforms, or exploring multimedia avenues such as podcasts or videos. As UW Tacoma grows, the SMS will continuously work to support student publications that suit the vast needs of a diverse student population. Tahoma West, as a less-frequent publication, is perennially challenged to advertise its presence to students as an outlet for their creative work. The SMS will benefit from having a passion for creative writing and the arts. In recent years, Tahoma West has co-published the book’s content on a University website, and there may be opportunities to develop an e-reader compatible edition.
In addition, the SMS will help to build a robust student leadership and education program that aligns closely with the UW Tacoma mission, vision, goals and strategic plan. They will be obliged to determine the best means of training and advise student staff in journalism/production skills, teamwork, and communication.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Management and Supervision (60%):
Advise, support, and guide the daily operation of the Ledger, UW Tacoma’s student news publication, and the performance of its editorial and advertising staff in areas including reporting and news writing, photography, media law and ethics, computer design and layout, advertising and publishing processes, and provides critique and guidance as appropriate.
Oversee the weekly production cycle of The Ledger over the Fall-through-Spring academic year.
Ensure that the paper is electronically delivered to the printing vendor for each issue.
Handle vendor relationships, including payment and coordination of special issue production and delivery.
Approves advertising rates, promotions and packages to help advertisers effectively reach the student market across all delivery platforms.
Advise, support, and guide the operation of Tahoma West, an annual student literary publication, in event planning throughout the year, including space reservations, publicity and event management. This includes quarterly events and the Tahoma West Book Launch, their annual spring event.
Advise Tahoma West editorial staff in the blind selection process for the publication.
Attend all necessary weekly staff meetings and all weekly editorial board meetings.
Seek avenues for outside advising, such as organizing an editorial board or publication advisory board.
Provide operational and administrative support for The Ledger and Tahoma West including hiring.
Supervise 16-24 student workers across both publications, depending on budget. Student Publications is consistently one of the largest student employment programs on the campus.
Serve as a liaison with Communication faculty, the Services and Activities Fee Committee, and other groups as necessary.Coordination of Initiatives (15%):
Coordinate initiatives for the advancement of publishing, editorial, or journalism skills in student employees.
Develop opportunities to collaborate with faculty, staff programs, and student organizations.
Past examples of both above have included a UW Tacoma chapter of the Justice Project, assistance with publications related to the TCOM Communication major’s Russian journalism exchange program, supplementary mini-issues of Tahoma West, and special news and investigative journalism sections published in the Ledger in conjunction with TCOM Communication classes.Budgeting and Finance (15%):
Manage affiliated budgets, including maintaining internal controls and ensuring that fiscal operations are carried out in a responsible manner, maintaining budget limits, and ensuring compliance with University policies and procedures.
Serve as the fiscal manager of Student Publications, with oversight of budget development and execution, including projecting, monitoring, authorizing expenditures and reconciling.
Organize annual and special funding proposals for the student Services and Activities Fee Committee (SAFC).
Obtain bids for the printing of Tahoma West and ensure the publication is delivered and published on time.
Serve on Student Affairs and UW Tacoma committees.
Other duties as assigned.Serve on Student Affairs and UW Tacoma committees (5%)Other duties as assigned (5%)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or a related field and three years of experience in print or digital journalism, including design, and layout.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Education, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
Experience with training and hiring employees, specifically college students. Experience advising student publications in a higher education setting. Experience utilizing multiple media platforms to complement publications.
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team; Some scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate the schedule of students, events, attending meetings and training, and other considerations regarding student and faculty/staff needs.
Application Process:
The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.