Job Information
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY 998192 - Director, Student Media in Kent, Ohio
Job Title:
Director, Student Media
Physical Location:
Kent Campus - Kent, OH
Salary:
$74,895 - $102,465
Basic Function:
Lead and manage the strategy, business operations and media partner advising initiatives of the Kent State University's Department of Student Media. Works with student media leaders, staff, faculty, and advisors to set a strategic direction for all Student Media. Reports to the Director of the School of Media and Journalism
Additional Basic Function -- if applicable:
The School of Media and Journalism at Kent State University invites applicants for our next Director of Student Media. We seek a visionary leader with the background and experience to position our award-winning operation for a new, multi-platform era.
Examples of Duties:
Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
Execute strategic plans that enables Student Media to provide the best possible service to the University community and training for students in a variety of media fields, while protecting the independent content decisions of students.
Work collaboratively with student leaders, staff and faculty to ensure Student Media delivers news, information, and entertainment content in text, video, and audio formats that meets professional industry standards.
Work to set clear business, revenue, and distribution objectives for Student Media, leading to the development of each unit's annual budget for approval by the Student Media Board. Ensure each unit's annual strategies are compatible with Student Media's long-term plans, updating the vision and business model as required in response to changes in market conditions.
Serve as the media partners' advisor to student leaders and staff for the University's digital media brand.
Engage in the selection of media partner advisors and coordinate efforts with advisors across all Student Media units, ensuring all students have access to professional mentoring and advising.
Work with the Director of the School of Media and Journalism and its faculty to enhance and create co-curricular opportunities that align with the School's Strategic Plan and to provide support services to Student Media units.
Serve as a non-voting member of the Student Media Board. Work collaboratively with student leaders to update the Student Media strategic plan and provide the Board and Faculty Advisory Committee with a report on progress each academic year semester.
Develop annual budget for Board review; manage revenue and expenses; recommend and/or approve investments and equipment purchase; ensure the proper maintenance and use of all Student Media equipment.
Serve as the public face of Student Media and cultivate positive relations with the University, community and media industry leaders.
Maintain regular communications with Student Media and University alumni to keep them engaged as volunteers, advocates and donors.
Provide direct supervision of unclassified staff and student employees.
Ensure compliance with relevant University rules and policies.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Additional Examples of Duties -- if applicable:
The Director is charged with providing functional oversight of advertising, marketing, distribution, finance, and personnel, advising student content leaders and serving as a liaison to the Student Media Board. The Director oversees professional and student staff in Student Media, reports to the Director of the School of Media and Journalism and is welcome to join faculty meetings.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field. Minimum of five years experience in a professional or college media organi