The posting
Job Description
Leads the development of the new Civil Wrongs podcast. Designs and implements programs related to the production of assigned projects. Ensures compliance to policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Creates in-depth news stories in podcast, print and public radio formats, with an emphasis on exploring injustices of the past, from the civil rights era up to incidents in recent months. Ensures accuracy, compassion and fairness in all reports.
- Works with journalism faculty as an adjunct to teach a journalism social justice course. Supervises students in the class who contribute to our Civil Wrongs podcast.
- Works closely with the news department at WKNO-FM public radio to produce Civil Wrongs podcast as well as other news reports from time to time.
- Actively engages in solicitations for financial support for the ongoing work of the Institute, including engaging in public speaking from time to time.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism/mass communication or a related field.
- Five (5) years professional experience in audio news reporting or documentary podcasting in a large metropolitan market.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master’s degree in data journalism/mass communication or a related field.
About Us
The University of Memphis is a leading, student-centered, urban public R1 research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, on 1,160 acres. The University serves a population of nearly 20,000 students and 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 full-time faculty members. The University offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 230 areas of study, master’s degrees in more than 50 subjects and doctoral degrees in 26 disciplines; supported an institutional record of more than $100 million in research awards for FY24; and has an operating budget of close to $500 million.



