PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS MANAGER
STATUS: Full time, Exempt, Remote
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
STARTING SALARY: $75,000
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Professional Development Programs Manager will work in close partnership with the NAHJ Director and team to promote the organization’s in-house career development services. This role involves collaborating with sponsors, leaders, and members on training activities nationwide. Key responsibilities include managing NAHJ’s Adelante Academy, coordinating programming for the annual conference, and leading special professional development initiatives aimed at increasing the presence and influence of Latinos in journalism.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Enhance NAHJ’s professional development initiatives by crafting and managing all programming for regional conferences, national conferences, and educational programming.
- Coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure the annual conference content is relevant, engaging, and aligned with the needs of NAHJ members.
- Manage all aspects of the annual conference’s program offerings
- Plan annual scholarship & Ñ Awards programming
- Design, develop, and manage the annual curriculum for NAHJ’s annual Adelante Academy, ensuring it meets the highest standards of higher educational
excellence and leadership training. - Incorporate feedback from participants and industry trends to continuously
improve the curriculum.
- Develop and implement strategies to attract more Latino students to participate in NAHJ opportunities: scholarships, student summits, regional conferences and more.
- Facilitate connections between students and experienced professionals to foster a supportive and nurturing environment for career development.
- Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive system to track the career
aspirations and goals of Latino journalists and NAHJ members. - Regularly update and analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for career advancement and support.
- Establish budget/timeline for current programs, to expand the internship program and to create a mentorship program.
- Collaborate with other departments within NAHJ to align professional development initiatives with the overall mission and goals of the organization.
- Provide assistance to grant-writing consultants for grants that support programs.
- Act as liaison with external parties on matters relating to the professional & career development of NAHJ’s membership
- Stay informed about the latest trends and best practices in professional development and education for journalists.
- Represent NAHJ at relevant events and conferences to promote its professional development programs and attract new members. o Some travel is required
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Proven experience in program management, preferably in a professional association or educational setting.
- Strong understanding of the journalism industry, with a focus on the needs and challenges faced by Latino journalists.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in data analysis and program evaluation.
- Commitment to the mission and values of NAHJ.
This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the professional growth of Latino journalists and contribute to the broader mission of NAHJ. If you are passionate about education, professional development, and fostering diversity in journalism, we encourage you to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in learning more about this position, please reach out to the NAHJ team.
Ready to apply? We ask applicants to send all relevant materials (resume, cover letter, etc.) here:
Email: yaneth@nahj.org
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (“NAHJ”) is a 501(c)3 national nonprofit organization that brings together a regional and national network of Hispanic journalists, media professionals, journalism educators and students to provide networking, professional training and career advancement opportunities for its members. NAHJ and its members advocate for fair representation in newsrooms and in the coverage of Latino communities.
Founded in 1984, NAHJ originated as an idea two years earlier among an informal network of journalists who banded together for the advancement of their colleagues in an industry that was not always welcoming to Latinos.
NAHJ partners closely with other sister journalism associations to promote an inclusive and equitable news media community for all who practice the craft. While focusing on the recruitment, retention, development and promotion of Latino journalists across the United States and Puerto Rico, NAHJ has also evolved into an essential channel for telling overlooked stories through the freelance platform, palabra., and documenting the U.S. Hispanic and Latino experience in all its nuance, complexity and diversity.
The organization is committed not just to increasing the number of Latinos in newsrooms, but also the promotion of Latinos into positions of power in management and critical decision-making roles that shape and influence the stories we tell about our multiracial, multi-ethnic and multilingual country and society.
NAHJ has programs, fellowships and scholarships for students and early-career journalists populating the next generation of storytellers. The organization also works to provide exclusive job opportunities for mid- and late-career journalists and training to equip them with the skills to navigate the changing media technologies, trends and entrepreneurial news models. In recent years, NAHJ has worked to supply members with the tools and avenues to safeguard their emotional and mental health in a stressful industry.
- To support Hispanic journalists.
- To support the study of and practice of journalism and communications by Hispanics.
- To promote accurate and fair treatment of Hispanics by the news media.
- To further employment opportunities and career development for Hispanics in the news media.
- To foster greater understanding of the unique cultural identity, interests and concerns of Hispanic journalists.
To read more please visit the NAHJ website here: https://nahj.org
To learn more about palabra., please visit: https://www.palabranahj.org