Knight Foundation · 2 days ago
Journalism Technology Product Strategist
Miami, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid, Senior LevelKnight Foundation is seeking a technology product strategist to shape investments and partnerships at the intersection of technology and news media. The role involves driving decisions regarding target markets for technology investments and managing innovative projects that enhance journalism sustainability and innovation.
Non-profit Organization Management
Hiring Manager
Alexis Miyar
Responsibilities
Develop an active network of diverse experts (technologists, product specialists, entrepreneurs and researchers) who will support the foundation’s mission to drive journalism sustainability and innovation
Champion emerging and existing technologies and media consumption models that can be replicated and sustained to better inform communities
Leverage a background in technology and AI to evaluate and refine funding proposals received by Knight’s journalism team
Source, develop and manage a portfolio of innovative technology-related projects for Knight Foundation to fund
Represent Knight Foundation at local and national convenings to develop grantee relationships and expand the foundation’s network
Monitor grantee reporting deadlines, support grant documentation, and help organize insights that contribute to the team’s learning agenda
Use the foundation’s systems and processes to help manage grant-making workflows and ensure accuracy and timeliness of documentation
Work collaboratively with Knight program staff at the intersections of quality information, economic mobility and cultural vibrancy
Qualification
Required
Strong interest in news media technology
Expertise in innovative initiatives that result in new forms of news creation, distribution and consumption
Visionary and impact-oriented leadership
Ability to shape investments and partnerships at the intersection of technology and news media
Drive decisions about target markets for technology investments
Identify product capabilities that matter for funding projects in the news ecosystem
Develop an active network of diverse experts (technologists, product specialists, entrepreneurs, and researchers)
Champion emerging and existing technologies and media consumption models
Leverage background in technology and AI to evaluate and refine funding proposals
Source, develop, and manage a portfolio of innovative technology-related projects
Represent Knight Foundation at local and national convenings
Monitor grantee reporting deadlines and support grant documentation
Organize insights that contribute to the team's learning agenda
Use the foundation's systems and processes to manage grant-making workflows
Work collaboratively with Knight program staff
Deep commitment to Knight Foundation's mission
Insightful and innovative leadership with strong business acumen
Risk-taking mindset
Experience with emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, UX/design, data, blockchain, and VR/AR/MR
Proven track record of implementing technologies and products that transform information engagement
Adept at building relationships and influencing stakeholders
Avid consumer of news and information
Company
Knight Foundation
Knight Foundation supports democracy in America by fostering informed, engaged, and equitable communities.
Founded in 2011
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Juan Martinez
VP & CFO
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