Central Michigan University · 1 day ago
DIRECTOR / STUDENT MEDIA
Mount Pleasant, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$82K/yr - $92K/yr
5+ years expCentral Michigan University is seeking a Director of Student Media to provide leadership, management, and strategic planning for the department. This role involves advising students in journalism and media, overseeing the production of high-quality media, and securing external funding while promoting student engagement and development.
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Responsibilities
Provide professional and technical journalism, business, and publishing advice to students
Advise students on ethics, professionalism and craft
Develop and manage the annual budget, setting appropriate targets for revenue and expenses
Develop and implement operational policies and procedures associated with Student Media
Supervise Student Media full-time and student staff on production matters
Lead hands-on training for student leaders and incoming staff, including reporting, writing, interviewing, editing and multimedia interviews
In partnership with the Student Media Board of Directors and other alumni, advise students on career- and employment-related opportunities
Develop and maintain strong alumni relations with Student Media graduates
Function as a liaison between Student Media activities and broader, external communities
Function as a liaison between Student Media activities and units across the University
Remain informed of the bylaws and policies established by the Student Media Board of Director – updated August 2025 – while engaging their professional expertise and considering their guidance when making decisions
Maintain a meeting cadence with the Student Media Board, which includes collaborative agenda-setting, notetaking, and generating action items around participatory student/alumni engagement
Function as an ombuds for people with grievances against any Student Media content
Maintain and establish working relationships with professional journalists in Michigan
Maintain relationships with national professional journalism organizations such as Society of Professional Journalists, College Media Association and Associated Collegiate Press
Maintain relationships with state professional journalism organizations such as Michigan Press Association, Michigan Collegiate Press Association, Michigan Community College Press Association and others as needed
Participate in all relevant contests as entrant and/or judge
Attending and participating in the divisional meetings and activities, such as Director’s Counsel meetings, committees, and all-staff retreats and training sessions
Advise students on a broad range of topics, such as academic and career pursuits, student success, and concerns
Partner with the School of Communication, Journalism and Media faculty and staff to support student recruitment and retention efforts, while promoting degree fields and career paths supported by the school
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, preferably in the field of journalism, mass media, communications, or other related fields
Five years of practical journalism work experience, which includes at least two years of managerial expertise
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently with staff and clients possessing widely varied backgrounds, specifically news, editorial, advertising, retail business and printing
Demonstrated capacity to maintain confidentiality and a clear delineation of duties
Prior experience with student development, community engagement, and advising
Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with other university and external partners, while remaining approachable and accessible to a wide audience
Leverage highly effective and engaging verbal and written communication skills
Experience with publishing assessment reports, briefs, and presentations
Knowledge of computer programs and operations
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as necessary
Ability to perform the essential functions and requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred
Master's degree, preferably in the field of journalism, mass media, communications, or other related fields
Demonstrated ability to develop empathetic rapport with students engaged in the development and production of student media
Demonstrated capacity to develop and sustain diverse sources of revenue
Benefits
Access to a nationally recognized wellness program
Health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms
Company
Central Michigan University
Welcome to Central Michigan University, a nurturing institution that fosters the transformative power of advanced learning.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$31.5M2018-07-06Grant· $31.5M
Leadership Team
John Veilleux, MBA
Vice President for University Communications & Chief Marketing Officer
Alison Arnold
Director Community Partnerships College of Education & Human Services
Recent News
2026-01-16
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