Media specialist Jobs in Tacoma, WA

Overview Join to apply for the Student Media Specialist role at University of Washington .

The Center for Student Involvement has an outstanding opportunity for a Student Media Specialist to join their team. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

Under the direction of the Director for Student Involvement and Leadership, the Student Media Specialist (SMS) is responsible for overseeing the management, growth, and assessment of a comprehensive student publications program appropriate for the University of Washington Tacoma campus. Student Publications consists of The Ledger, a weekly news publication, and Tahoma West, an annual literary arts magazine. Both publications have been a part of the UW Tacoma community since Fall 1996.

At the time of this search the student media programs are in a period of transition. The Ledger in particular has operated primarily online, publishing stories on and distributing them through an email newsletter. The SMS will work with students to determine the next steps for the Ledger, whether that means funding a return to print, embracing text and pictures on web platforms, or exploring multimedia avenues such as podcasts or videos. The SMS will support student publications that suit the diverse needs of the student population. Tahoma West is less frequent and needs publicity; opportunities exist to develop new formats such as an e-reader edition.

The SMS will also help to build a robust student leadership and education program aligned with the UW Tacoma mission, vision, goals and strategic plan. They will determine the best means of training and advising student staff in journalism / production skills, teamwork, and communication.

Duties & Responsibilities Management and Supervision : Advise, support, and guide the daily operation of The Ledger and the performance of its editorial and advertising staff in areas including reporting and news writing, photography, media law and ethics, design and layout, advertising and publishing processes, and critique as appropriate.

Oversee the weekly production cycle of The Ledger during the Fall through Spring academic year.

Ensure the paper is electronically delivered to the printing vendor for each issue.

Handle vendor relationships, including payment and coordination of special issue production and delivery.

Approve advertising rates, promotions and packages to reach the student market across delivery platforms.

Support The Ledger and Tahoma West in event planning, including space reservations, publicity and event management (e.g., quarterly events and the Tahoma West Book Launch).

Advise Tahoma West editorial staff in the blind selection process for the publication.

Attend necessary weekly staff and editorial board meetings; seek outside advising avenues such as an editorial board or advisory board.

Provide operational and administrative support for The Ledger and Tahoma West, including hiring; supervise 16-24 student workers across both publications.

Serve as a liaison with Communication faculty, the Services and Activities Fee Committee, and other groups as necessary.

Coordination of Initiatives Coordinate initiatives for the advancement of publishing, editorial, or journalism skills in student employees.

Develop opportunities to collaborate with faculty, staff programs, and student organizations.

Examples include UW Tacoma chapters of the Justice Project and collaborations with the TCOM Communication major’s Russian journalism exchange program, mini-issues of Tahoma West, and special news sections in the Ledger with TCOM classes.

Budgeting and Finance Manage affiliated budgets with internal controls, maintain fiscal operations within policy, and ensure compliance with University policies.

Serve as fiscal manager of Student Publications, overseeing budget development, monitoring, expenditures, and reconciliation.

Organize annual and special funding proposals for the Services and Activities Fee Committee (SAFC).

Obtain bids for the printing of Tahoma West and ensure timely publication.

Serve on Student Affairs and UW Tacoma committees; perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or a related field and three years of experience in print or digital journalism, including design and layout.

Desired Qualifications Master’s degree in Education, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.

Experience training and hiring college students; advising student publications in higher education; utilizing multiple media platforms to complement publications.

Conditions of Employment Must be able to work independently and as part of a team; some scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate students, events, meetings and training, and other needs of students and staff.

Compensation and Benefits Pay Range Minimum : $61,368.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum : $68,208.00 annual

Benefits : For information about benefits for this position, visit

Shift : First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular : This is a regular position

FTE : 100.00%

About The UW Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees enjoy benefits, professional growth, and a diverse environment.

Our Commitment : The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Disability accommodation requests can be directed to the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. Applicants may need to disclose substantiated findings or investigations related to sexual misconduct as required by state law.

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