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68351BRAuto req ID:68351BRJob Code:361060 Administrative Manager Department Office Location:USA - MA - Cambridge Business Title:Director, Independent Media LabSub-Unit:------------ Salary Grade (https://hr.harvard.edu/salary-ranges#ranges) :060Time Status:Full-time Union:00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Basic Qualifications:

+ Master’s degree or equivalent preferred.

+ 15+ years leadership experience in legacy and/or independent media and extensive knowledge of the challenges and opportunities of the field.

+ Experience fundraising and launching new programs.

+ A developed profile as a leader in issues related to journalism, technology, and the evolving information landscape.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

+ Excellent writing, public speaking, relationship building, and organizational skills.

+ Collaborative working style with excellent consultative and problem-solving skills.

+ Demonstrated commitment to Shorenstein’s mission of improving the quality and accessibility of public information in order to bring about healthier, stronger, more peaceful societies.

Additional Information:

This position is a fully benefits-eligible one year term appointment, with the strong possibility of renewal.

Learn more about our work culture (https://www.hks.harvard.edu/more/about/leadership-administration/human-resources) and see yourself at Harvard Kennedy School.

We regret that the Harvard Kennedy School does not provide visa sponsorship.

Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background checks.

Harvard University is committed to supporting a healthy, sustainable learning and working environment.

This is a hybrid position based on our campus in Cambridge, MA. As a campus-based institution, we place a high value on the in-person experience, cross-team collaboration, and strong community building in order to create a vibrant campus for our students, faculty, staff, and research fellows. The position is required to work in-person on campus a minimum of three days per week during the academic year. Specific days and schedule will be determined between you and your manager.

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.

Salary Range : $121,200 - $215.600

Note: Starting salaries typically fall in the lower half of the salary range; however, they are ultimately determined by the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity.

Department:Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and PolicyPre-Employment Screening:Education, IdentityJob Function:General Administration Position Description:

+ Strategy & Thought Leadership

+ Robust portfolio of research: Lead the planning and execution of a portfolio of research, analysis and writing alongside co-authors and contributors including faculty, fellows, students, or practitioners.

+ Generate and disseminate new ideas about how to best understand independent media, through writing, public speaking, and engaging with scholars and practitioners.

+ High-Impact Insights: Conduct essential research and organize impactful convenings, and other activities with a focus on real-world impact that can lead to an information environment that better serves the public.

+ Core Activities

+ Mentorship and Management

+ Advise and direct senior fellows, research fellows, and visiting scholars associated with the program and manage the overall research agenda.

+ Work with senior faculty to conceptualize and oversee the implementation of interdisciplinary research grants intended to fuel innovative research by wide-ranging teams across Harvard on issues at the intersection of independent media, technology platform power and democratic participation.

+ Supervise staff; to be determined based on the growth of the program

+ Mentor and supervise a portfolio of student research assistants working on a range of topics to support the program’s research areas

+ Other Tasks:

+ Act as a senior figure building links between the Program and other parts of the Shorenstein Center, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University, the Cambridge community, and beyond.

+ Oversee the preparation of funding/grant proposals, ensuring that all sponsor guidelines are met and compliance requirements are followed; oversee monitoring of grants and preparation of reports to comply with reporting requirements for sponsored research grants and awards.

+ Oversee the program’s budgets and expenses

+ Working closely with the Center’s Communications team, represent the program nationally and internationally, including via written work and appearances in media, conferences, and other forums. Spearhead the dissemination of the program’s outputs and serve as a leading voice to build awareness of the Center’s contributions to scholarship and public debate in this field.

+ Other duties as required.

School/Unit:Harvard Kennedy School 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.Job Summary:

As the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Policy at Harvard Kennedy School approaches its 40th anniversary, we are launching a major new program – the Independent Media Lab. The digital media landscape is rapidly reshaping who holds influence over public opinion and policy—yet there’s no system to track these new power brokers. This initiative will map, monitor, and engage the people shaping this new media environment, and examine how platforms and business models are reshaping online political engagement. The program will aim to offer critical contributions to our collective understanding of this new multipolar news and information ecosystem.

The Director will build out this new program, including conceptualizing and organizing core research activities and events, leading efforts to convene leaders in the independent and legacy media to shape debate, and engaging in public scholarship and thought leadership. We are seeking a candidate who can integrate seamlessly with the Shorenstein community and collaborate with colleagues across HKS, the University, governments, and the private sector. The Director will coordinate with a variety of stakeholders including students, senior university administrators, faculty, donors, and prominent individuals and organizations.

Commitment to Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Harvard Kennedy School’s Mission and Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism

At Harvard Kennedy School, fostering a diverse and inclusive community where everyone feels they belong is a matter of basic fairness consistent with our core values as an institution. It is also essential to our mission of improving public policy and leadership—because recruiting the best people and creating an environment where they can thrive make us better at what we do, because we learn more from people with different perspectives, and because we work in diverse groups and serve diverse societies. Learn more about Harvard Kennedy School’s commitment to Diversity Equity, and Anti-Racism. Benefits:We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/benefits-wellbeing) 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) LinkedIn Recruiter Tag (for internal use only):#LI-ES2Work Format Details:This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.