Employment Opportunities with SPJ

The Society of Professional Journalists is the nation’s largest and most broad-based membership association for journalists. We are dedicated to the preservation of a free press as the cornerstone of our nation and our liberty. To accomplish this, SPJ hires smart, energetic individuals who are hell-bent on improving the Society’s offerings and operations while also making a name for themselves.

Quill Editor and Project Manager

Basic Function

The Quill Editor and Project Manager will oversee production of a quarterly print magazine and a daily journalism news site and manage programs designed to educate journalists on current trends, topics and skills. Chief among those programs is the Google Training Initiative.

Responsibilities:

– Oversee the production of Quill Magazine, SPJ’s educational member magazine.
– Manage editorial content on Quill’s webpage, which includes regular posts and features published on a WordPress platform.
– Work with SPJ volunteers and journalists at-large to develop a wide spectrum of curriculum (and delivery methods) that positions SPJ as a leader in journalism education.
– Develop curriculum for the Society’s ongoing professional development programs, including but not limited to newsroom training, webinars and other teaching platforms/mechanisms.
– Prepare and monitor Quill and educational program budgets to ensure that each program remains within budget.
– Work with Communications Team to effectively market SPJ’s educational programs.
– Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

– In-depth knowledge of emerging journalism trends and a firm understanding of the journalism community.
– Prior experience managing projects preferred.
– Prior experience editing a news magazine or newspaper preferred
– Ability to manage multiple projects and follow each carefully from inception to completion.
– Knowledge of budgets and tracking income and expenses

How to apply

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and résumé to Executive Director Alison Bethel McKenzie. Applications without the above requirements will not be accepted.

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