Visiting Fellow

About the role

Syracuse University’s 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 IDJC’s headquarters in Washington DC for a semester-long non-academic affiliation.

Responsibilities

• Submit a proposal focused on a major project or public-facing initiative they hope to undertake while at the Institute for Democracy, Journalism & Citizenship.
• Collaborate on developing applications for the Institute’s research that will drive new knowledge into practice.
• Leverage professional networks to develop synergies between researchers and partners in media, government, and/or public institutions.
• Pursue in-depth, substantial creative work.
• Engage in various events to promote civil dialog to address pressing public issues.
• Contribute toward creating professional development content to address the needs of practitioners in various industries related to democracy, journalism and citizenship.
• Guest lecture in a range of classes on topics pertinent to the Visiting Fellows’ expertise.
• Collaborate with faculty to help develop and enrich curriculum.
• Provide advice on how Syracuse University’s academic programs might respond better to current industry and public service environments.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s 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

• 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 IDJC’s mission.

Qualifications

• Not specified.

Benefits

• Not specified.

Pay

$25,000 - $30,000 Per 3-4 month appointment

Schedule

Standard University business hours 8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year) 8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)