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Job description

Job #: 041915
Location Syracuse, NY
Pay Range: $25,000 – $30,000
Hours:
Standard University business hours

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Syracuse Universitys Institute for Democracy, Journalism & Citizenship has established a Visiting Fellows program to bring innovative and impactful voices in media, government, politics, nonprofits and business to IDJCs headquarters in Washington DC for a semester-long non-academic affiliation.
The program will provide funding and prestigious affiliation for visiting leaders to collaborate and network with university practitioners, researchers, students, alumni, and the public. The IDJC Visiting Fellows program will provide visiting professionals with office space in our Dupont Circle location, use of our audio/video studio for podcast and TV appearances, and the time and platform to develop thought leadership and convene seminars and events. IDJC Visiting Fellows will bridge academia, policy-making, and real-world impact. They will enrich the intellectual ecosystem by bringing in diverse voices and expertise, fostering innovation, and enhancing IDJCs ability to address complex societal challenges effectively.
These leaders will create a vibrant intellectual environment where visiting professionals can share their wealth of experience and insights with students, staff, faculty, and the public at large. These visiting professionals will expand the IDJC network, fostering valuable connections with government agencies, academic institutes, advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders. They will also increase the capacity of the IDJC to equip emerging leaders and early-career professionals with the skills they need to excel in the workforce in media, politics, government and more.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred.
• Seven (7) plus years of experience working in a media, government, non-profit, public policy, think tank, or other professional field related to media, governance and civic engagement.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Visiting Fellows will possess recognized excellence in their professional field.
• Reputation for high ethical standards.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in non-partisan dialog.
• Passion for working with students, emerging leaders, and/or colleagues in a collaborative environment.
• Broad professional experience that can contribute to the expansion of IDJCs mission.

Responsibilities:

• Visiting Fellows should submit a proposal focused on a major project or public-facing initiative they hope to undertake while at the Institute for Democracy, Journalism & Citizenship. A wide range of topics that promote and advance the mission to strengthen trust in journalism and democracy will be considered. Contributions may include, but are not limited to, the following activities:
• RESEARCH – collaborate on developing applications for the Institutes research that will drive new knowledge into practice; develop synergies between researchers and partners in media, government, and/or public institutions by leveraging professional networks
• CREATIVE ACTIVITY – Time and resources to pursue in-depth, substantial creative work; provides opportunity for deep and focused thinking and writing to develop new policy applications for the media industry and/or governmental and public institutions to promote trust in governance and democracy
• STUDENT ENGAGEMENT – Opportunity to guest lecture in a range of classes on topics pertinent to the Visiting Fellowss expertise; collaborate with faculty to help develop and enrich curriculum, and provide advice on how Syracuse Universitys academic programs might respond better to current industry and public service environments; contribute toward creating professional development content to address the needs of practitioners in various industries related to democracy, journalism and citizenship
• PUBLIC DIALOG – engage in various events to promote civil dialog to address pressing public issues by modeling and promoting diversity of thought, freedom of speech, and nonpartisan conversations around important and substantial topics
• EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING – enhance student learning through a wide range of activities outside the classroom providing students with a range of career advice in formal or informal sessions regarding career paths, assisting with identifying opportunities for internships, sharing pertinent experience in various private and public institutions, etc.

About Syracuse University:

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area:

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

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