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daily tar heelMundelein, ILManager L7

$50,000 per year

General and Operations ManagersEducation Administrators, PostsecondaryEducation Administrators, All Other
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Job Description: The Director of Operations will work closely with the executive director, student leadership and other professional staff to support the long-term sustainability of The Daily Tar Heel — the University of North Carolina's independent student media outlet — while preserving its student-led mission. The Director of Operations will support the strategic, operational and financial sustainability of The Daily Tar Heel (DTH Media Corp.) while working with our students to innovate, launch new products and execute events. The position will serve a key role as a partner to our student leaders and professional staff, helping transform ideas into reality while making sure the organization’s day-to-day operations run smoothly. The Director of Operations will act as both a strategic adviser and operational and tactical executor.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Operational Support
  • Assist with day-to-day operational needs across the newsroom, sales and marketing teams, and professional staff
  • Provide logistical and organizational support for ongoing projects and initiatives
  • Serve as a resource for student leadership and the executive director
  • Assist the board of directors and leadership team with operations, and organize, schedule and support organizational meetings
  • Events and Programming
  • Help plan and execute The Daily Tar Heel’s growing portfolio of events throughout the year
  • Support large-scale initiatives such as fundraising events, alumni gatherings and community programs
  • Assist in developing new events that strengthen audience engagement and generate revenue
  • Product Development and Innovation
  • Ideate and launch new editorial and brand products with a focus on revenue growth, such as special guides or themed publications (e.g., exam survival guide)
  • Work with student teams to develop concepts, evaluate feasibility and bring promising ideas from concept to execution
  • Encourage innovation while helping to refine and expand existing products
  • Fundraising and GrantsAssist with fundraising initiatives, including major campaigns such as NewsMatch, the Rivalry Challenge and new giving campaigns
  • Research and apply for relevant grants to support journalism, student media innovation and community engagement
  • Maintain day to day operations of fundraising programs and oversee work study students who assist
  • Marketing and Brand Development
  • Support marketing, advertising and brand initiatives in conjunction with DTH Brand Studio as part of overall revenue strategy
  • Help manage and grow The Daily Tar Heel’s broader brand presence, including alumni and community-facing social media channels
  • Assist in building the alumni and community network around the DTH brand
Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is a collaborative operator who enjoys helping students and the organization bring ideas to life. They are comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on support and are passionate about student media and strengthening media for the future. They thrive in environments where ideas move quickly and leadership turns over annually, and they enjoy helping teams translate creativity into sustainable programs and products. Experience with software platforms such as Wordpress and Mailchimp is a plus, but more important is demonstrated intellectual curiosity for the platforms that support media and a desire to make them work best for the DTH.Other important qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in business, management, communications or a related field
  • Experience in media, nonprofit, education or student-centered organizations is a plus
  • Communication, problem-solving and organizational skills, with attention to detail
  • Ability to work in our Chapel Hill office and collaborate with our small but dedicated professional staff and amazing students
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: $50,000 and up annually, commensurate with experience
This position may also include benefits such as health insurance, paid time off and retirement contributions, in keeping with organization policies.
Company Description: The Daily Tar Heel is the independent media organization serving the University of North Carolina and the larger Chapel Hill and Orange County community. We have been proudly student-led since 1893 and are financially and editorially independent from the university. The Daily Tar Heel operates as part of DTH Media Corp., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Learn more about us at dailytarheel.com

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