Director of Member Learning & Engagement

Job Description 

The Public Media Journalists Association (PMJA) seeks a highly motivated and experienced individual to lead our member professional development and engagement efforts. This new position will play a pivotal role in ensuring our members have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive in the ever-evolving public media landscape. 

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement a comprehensive training program for public media journalists, including workshops, online courses, and webinars. 
• Oversee the creation and delivery of ongoing webinars and virtual networking sessions on relevant topics for public media professionals. 
• Collaborate with the Membership & Outreach and Training & Education Committees to identify member needs and develop targeted programs. 
• Create comprehensive career pathing materials to guide public media journalists in their professional development. 
• Develop and implement strategies to increase member participation in PMJA events, programs, and resources. 
• Manage and track the effectiveness of all training programs and member engagement initiatives. 
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices in journalism training and professional development. 
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with members, committee members, and other stakeholders. 
• Collaborate with PMJA staff to secure funding for member engagement and professional development programs, including identifying grant opportunities, crafting proposals, and managing grant relationships. 
• Occasional travel as necessary including annual conference and retreat. 

Qualifications: 

• Experience in developing and delivering professional development programs. 
• Experience in public media, journalism or a related field is preferred. 
• Strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing public media journalists. 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. 
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. 
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and learning management systems (LMS) is a plus. 
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to track and evaluate program effectiveness. 
• Passion for public media and a commitment to the professional development of journalists. 

Benefits: 

• $60,000 - $65,000 salary  
• Unlimited PTO 
• Heath reimbursement account 
• Semi-annual retirement contributions (SEP)  
• Fully remote WFH with home technology expense 
• Opportunity to work for a leading organization dedicated to public media journalism. 
• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative team. 
• Make a positive impact on the future of public media journalism. 

The PMJA is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity at our association and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.