Director of Member Learning & Engagement

Job Description

The Public Media Journalists Association (PMJA) seeks a highly motivated and experienced individual to lead our member professional development and engagement efforts. This new position will play a pivotal role in ensuring our members have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive in the ever-evolving public media landscape.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive training program for public media journalists, including workshops, online courses, and webinars.
• Oversee the creation and delivery of ongoing webinars and virtual networking sessions on relevant topics for public media professionals.
• Manage all aspects of conference breakout sessions and speaker logistics, including speaker selection, content development, and session scheduling, in collaboration with the board and other staff. Collaborate with the Membership & Outreach and Training & Education Committees to identify member needs and develop targeted programs.
• Create comprehensive career pathing materials to guide public media journalists in their professional development.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase member participation in PMJA events, programs, and resources.
• Manage and track the effectiveness of all training programs and member engagement initiatives.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices in journalism training and professional development.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with members, committee members, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with PMJA staff to secure funding for member engagement and professional development programs, including identifying grant opportunities, crafting proposals, and managing grant relationships.
• Occasional travel as necessary including annual conference and retreat.

Qualifications:

• Experience in developing and delivering professional development programs.
• Experience in public media, journalism or a related field is preferred.
• Strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing public media journalists.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and learning management systems (LMS) is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to track and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Passion for public media and a commitment to the professional development of journalists.

Benefits:

• $60,000 - $65,000 salary
• Unlimited PTO
• Heath reimbursement account
• Semi-annual retirement contributions (SEP)
• Fully remote WFH with home technology expense
• Opportunity to work for a leading organization dedicated to public media journalism.
• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative team.
• Make a positive impact on the future of public media journalism.

The PMJA is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity at our association and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.