Job Summary

This is a leadership role at a premier journalism center located at Harvard University. The deputy curator is a key member of the Nieman Foundation staff, reporting to and working with the curator to increase the foundation's impact and excellence in a dramatically evolving media ecosystem.

The deputy curator is responsible for leading the day-to-day management of a range of journalistic priorities at the Nieman Foundation, including training programs for Nieman Fellows, publishing, audience engagement, seminar programming, conferences, special events, prizes, communications, and the oversight of staff assigned to this work. The deputy curator serves as a key liaison between Nieman and our Harvard University partners, including faculty, administrators, and students.

Position Description

Responsibilities will include organizing programming for fellows, alumni, and the greater community of journalists, as well as students, academics, technologists, and others interested in the future and quality of journalism. This person will work with the curator on long-range planning and setting priorities, and in support of such duties as fellow recruitment and selection, alumni outreach, and development.

Basic Qualifications

College degree in journalism or a related field and a minimum of ten years experience as an accomplished journalist, including time in a management role.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

A demonstrated record of journalistic achievement, proven leadership ability, strong journalistic values, and experience with multiple forms of news media. Fluency with the challenges facing public service journalism and a demonstrated commitment to addressing them. Strong written and verbal communication abilities, editing experience, and skill at working in a diverse, international environment. Familiarity with the fellowship program is valuable.

Additional Information

Harvard University supports a hybrid workplace model which will actively support some remote work. Specific days and schedules for on-site work and remote work will be discussed during the interview process. Please note hybrid workers must reside in a state where Harvard is registered to do business (CA, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT, and WA).

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Benefits

We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Work Format

Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)


Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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