Status: Open
Type: Employment
Organisation: Columbia University
Deadline: Ongoing
Location: New York
Role The Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University is looking for an Executive Director of the Knight-Bagehot Fellowship Program in Economics and Business Journalism. The Executive Director oversees the preeminent fellowship for mid-career journalists devoted to the study of business and economics.
Key Responsibilities Set and drive the Fellowship’s strategic direction, with accountability for program growth, relevance, and institutional impact. Serve as a key institutional voice in shaping the future of business journalism, both within Columbia and nationally.
Develop and execute a strategic recruitment plan to attract and select the nation’s top journalists for the Knight-Bagehot Fellowship program. Oversee recruitment and selection strategy to maintain the Fellowship’s position as the premier program for mid-career journalists.
Exercise full responsibility for budget planning, resource allocation, and long-term financial sustainability. Oversee endowment stewardship and develop multi-year revenue and fundraising strategies.
Lead all major fundraising efforts, including donor cultivation, major gifts, and strategic campaigns. Responsible for fundraising and soliciting donations to sustain and grow the program.
Execute an annual Fundraising dinner and manage ongoing donor relationships. Develop other forms of revenue for the program.
Design educational programs for journalism fellows specializing in business, including public events and weekly seminars with media and business leaders. Advise and mentor fellows.
Ensure continued competitiveness and national leadership of the Fellowship. Strengthen the Fellowship’s national profile and influence within journalism, media, and business communities.
Set the vision for the Fellowship’s academic experience in collaboration with senior faculty and University leadership. Ensure the program remains competitive, innovative, and aligned with evolving industry needs.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum 8-10 years’ related experience
Experience working in journalism, media, entrepreneurial and/or non-profit enterprises.
Experience designing and managing journalism fellowships and awards; experience in career development programs for students; producing educational seminars and public events; experience with foundations and program
Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree preferred.
Demonstrated achievement and the highest professional reputation in business and economics journalism.
Experience managing administrative staff and reporters.
Broad personal contacts within the world of journalism and business.
Experience planning large public-facing events including working with event coordinators, venues and talent.
Excellent communication skills and mentoring experience with mid-career journalists.
Broad understanding of the MBA curriculum and the skills needed to succeed in business school.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets within a large organization.
Experience working with an advisory board including recruitment of members, management of the board roles, setting up regular meetings and communicating with the members.
Fund-raising experience including seeking grants, sponsorships, naming rights, managing campaigns and events, and developing new sources of revenue.
How to apply To apply and find out more about the position, please visit this page. The application period is currently open.
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