Managing Editor of The 9th Street Journal, Sanford School of Public Policy

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Job Title: Managing Editor, Journals & Publications Editor (internal); Managing Editor of The 9th Street Journal (external)

The DeWitt Wallace Center for Media & Democracy, based in the Sanford School of Public Policy, provides media studies and journalism-related programs at Duke University. Through faculty research, undergraduate teaching, professional training for journalists, and active engagement in the field, the DeWitt Wallace Center identifies important challenges facing the media and our democracy and supports faculty and students in playing a leadership role in addressing these concerns.

The Managing Editor of The 9th Street Journal coordinates all phases of editorial development and production of The 9th Street Journal, Duke's student-written local news site for the Durham community. The job involves three skills - editing, teaching and mentoring. You will work closely with the 9th Street Journal editor, Professor Bill Adair, and oversee student journalists who report, write and edit content for the site.

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What You'll Do

Conceive and shape content for The 9th Street Journal, and oversee reporting and production work for publication (40%)

- Conceive and shape stories about Durham, its government and the diverse people who live here. The stories will be a mix of news, features and profiles and may include video and podcasts as well as articles.

- Consult with faculty on content plans.

- Organize, supervise, and participate in the management and development of all reporting and production of work for publication.

- Assign and advise reporting and photography staff; assist reporters with data and fact-checking; line-edit copy; and prepare content for publication.

- Publish all content to the online content management system.

Teaching and Mentorship (40%)

- Recruit, manage and mentor a team of students in their reporting and writing.

- Oversee student photographers and harness other students' interest to expand the site's use of social media, podcasts, and data visualizations.

- Teach one undergraduate course per academic year in the JAM curriculum.

Events and Community Building (5%)

- Plan and execute community-building events for the student reporting team.

Fundraising and Development (5%)

- Raise supporting funds from individual donors, foundations and grantmakers.

- Maintain donor relations and communications, manage grant processes, and produce reports for funders.

- Generate fundraising and promotional materials.

Other Duties (10%)

- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

- Recent examples include creating and conducting listening sessions in the community.

What You'll Bring

Education/Training: Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.

Experience: Work requires 4 years of editorial experience in a publishing related setting to acquire skills necessary to manage and coordinate a variety of tasks such as copy editing, researching manuscripts for accuracy, clarity, and content OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The ability to manage and coordinate the production of a news site. Key competencies include news reporting, managing a journalist staff, editing, fact-checking, news production, and mentorship.

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This role offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of local journalism while mentoring the next generation of reporters. As Managing Editor of The 9th Street Journal, you will lead a highly visible, community-focused news platform that informs the Durham community and elevates student voices. At Duke University, you'll work at the intersection of journalism, public policy, and education - with the institutional support, academic freedom, and collaborative environment needed to make meaningful impact. Joining Duke means contributing to a mission-driven institution committed to strengthening democracy, advancing knowledge, and preparing students to lead with integrity and purpose.

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