Government & Policy Journalist in Residence (Office of the Dean,SOGP) Job at ISA

Overview

The newly announced School of Government and Public Policy, unveiled in October 2023, presents a pivotal opportunity for Johns Hopkins University to strengthen its footprint and engagement in the nation’s capital. This initiative aims to serve society, train the next generation of public servants, drive data-informed government innovation, and confront the complex challenges facing today’s policymakers.

We are seeking a Government & Policy Journalist in Residence who will be working in a start-up environment—creating processes and procedures, navigating unexpected obstacles, and adapting to change frequently. An agile mindset and flexible approach to daily responsibilities is needed as we define new ways of working within a well-established university. We are seeking a solution-focused person with a demonstrated ability to create new paths to achieve results.

The Journalist in Residence Program at the Johns Hopkins University School of Government is designed to integrate distinguished media practitioners into the academic environment, enhancing the school's mission in research, education, and public discourse. This program aims to bridge cutting-edge social-science research and public dialogue while fostering a dynamic exchange between academia and journalism.

The Journalist in Residence will be embedded at the School of Government for one academic year (2025-26), collaborating with faculty and students while providing practical insights and fostering connections between academic research and public policy discourse.

This is an appointment which is for up to one year, may be benefit-eligible depending on type of commitment and may be eligible for renewal.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• The Journalist in Residence will be responsible for three primary work-streams.

Public Programming

Research Immersion

Educational Enhancement

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Classified Title : Government & Policy Exec. in Residence

Job Posting Title (Working Title) : Government & Policy Journalist in Residence (Office of the Dean, SOGP)

Role / Level / Range : APPTSTAF / 01 / ST

Starting Salary Range : Commensurate w / exp.

Employee group : Limited

Schedule : Monday-Friday 8 : 30am-5pm

FLSA Status : Exempt

Location : Remote

Department name : Office of the Dean

Personnel area : School of Government & Policy

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