Job details
Job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Recruiting: 1 year (preferred)
Us work authorization (preferred)
Full job description
Report for america, an initiative of the groundtruth project, is an award-winning, independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization dedicated to supporting the next generation of journalists in the u.sAnd around the worldA national service program that places journalists into local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities, report for america is structured to harness the skills and idealism of an emerging group of journalists plus the creative spirit of local news organizations.
Recruitment manager
The recruitment manager reports to the director of admissionsThe recruitment manager, in partnership with the director of admissions, provides the vision and leadership for all outreach related to cultivating the desired number of newsrooms and corps members each yearGuided by the mission of report for america, the person in this position will develop and execute recruitment strategies that yield the desired results and attract high quality, diverse corps member candidates, newsroom partners and judges.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Establish relationships with a wide variety of professional journalism organizations, universities, newsrooms and other sources to ensure that rfa attracts newsroom and corps member applicants who are geographically, ethnically and culturally diverse.
Seek out diverse newsrooms to partner with, including nonprofit and for-profit organizations, ethnic media, and tv, radio, print and digital partners(travel is required)
Develop and maintain a recruitment calendar for journalism conference attendance for networking and lead generation opportunities with newsrooms and a diverse group of journalists.
Work with the director of admissions to coordinate an annual recruitment plan and calendar in collaboration with the corps excellence team consisting of targeted newsroom outreach and college and university recruitment tactics.
Identify opportunities and relationships to cultivate an emerging pipeline of future rfa corps members and newsroom partners.
Work closely with the director of admissions and applicable report for america staff to coordinate and lead the selection process for newsrooms and corps members.
In partnership with the director of admission, develop and maintain a formal referral program for prospective corps members and newsrooms among the rfa family to include current corps members, alumni, rfa mentors, newsroom partners and journalism departments at colleges and universities.
Host ongoing virtual meetings and information sessions throughout the year with prospective corps members and newsrooms for brand building and lead generation.
Convey the rfa mission to various groups with passion and sincerity.
Recruit and maintain a slate of judges to assist with the selection of newsrooms and corps members in the admission process.
Assist with training for corps members if needed.
Work collaboratively and well with other directors and staffers.
Other duties as assigned.
Preferred qualifications: master’s degree in journalism, communications or related field with 3-5 years of newsroom experience and developed networksRecruiting experience is an asset.
Minimum qualifications: bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field; experience working in a newsroom environment; an understanding and knowledge of diverse newsrooms and the journalism industry.
The groundtruth project is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers qualified application for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.
Job type: full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Experience:
Recruiting: 1 year (preferred)
Work location:
Fully remote
Work remotely:
Yes
