Research & Outreach Director - Center for Media at - Philadelphia, United States - University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania

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University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey.

Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.

As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia.

The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities.

With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Research & Outreach Director - Center for Media at Risk

Job Profile Title

Manager Research Project C

Job Description Summary

The Center for Media at Risk at the Annenberg School for Communication fosters free and critical media practice and scholarship.

In a climate where intimidation threatens media practitioners worldwide and disinformation campaigns destabilize public trust, the Center offers the chance to strategize in response to the multiple risks facing media practitioners globally.

Reporting to the Director of the Center for Media at Risk, the Research & Outreach Director will work collaboratively to expand the Center's impact through enhanced research, outreach, and networking activities, including but not limited to engagement and partnership with affiliates, alumni, practitioners, media organizations, graduate students, funders, and more.

Other responsibilities include strategic planning and budgeting; mentoring the Center's doctoral fellows; assisting in hosting postdoctoral fellows, visiting scholars, and speakers; and developing and editing the Center newsletter and other communications.

The Research & Programs Director will also represent the Center for Media at Risk Director within Penn and beyond.

Job Description:

Expand the center's research and outreach by:

Overseeing the planning, operation and management of a broad range of projects and activities connected to the Center.
Providing leadership, planning and management for the design, development and implementation of research, such as the development and implementation of a structured research component for existing and new programming and the translation of project goals into research strategies.
Developing and maintaining networks and partnerships with local media organizations with the goal of generating new research opportunities.-
Engaging Center affiliates in collaborative research projects and managing project activities, timelines, deliverables, etc.
Conducting applied media research in the Philadelphia area via other centers at Penn and elsewhere.
Engaging school alumni as research mentors for Doctoral Fellows.
Increasing Graduate Fellows' research outputs by formalizing their Fellowship roles.

Working collaboratively with other Center staff:

Planning and executing the Center's annual program of events, including colloquia, lectures, workshops and symposia.
Participating in strategic planning and budget management.
Developing the Center newsletter, website content and other external communications.
Contributing to the preparation of the Center's annual report.
Assisting Doctoral Fellows in planning and producing Center outputs.
Supporting the Center's Visiting Scholars.

Qualifications:
PhD required, in media or communication studies preferred and 5 to 7 years relevant experience. Global media research, understanding of media practitioners and familiarity with global media studies especially welcome.

Strong writing skills, including non-academic public writing, attention to detail, and organization required, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in coordination with other staff.

Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a diverse population at all levels.

Previous experience working directly with research projects and sponsored programs/grant management (drafting proposals, managing budgets, etc.), administrative experience in academic settings, and experience working with students preferred.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphi