Broadcast Journalism, College Level Faculty, Data Collection, Journalism, Local News, Multimedia, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, News Reporting, Reporting Skills, Social Media, Storytelling, Television News, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Training/Teaching Materials
The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University is
seeking an individual to teach a section of BDJ 664 TV & Digital News Reporting I during the
Fall 2026 semester (4 credits).
Class meets on Mondays 8:25am-11:05am; Thursday and Fridays 2:00pm-6:00pm; there is also live lab scheduled on Thursdays 8:30am-11:00pm.
Course Description: This course teaches BDJ master's students how to produce broadcast news packages and also report those stories via social media and multimedia web stories. In addition, students take part in live TV reporting drills.
This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local 200United.
Qualifications
- Master's degree preferred.
- Bachelor's degree with relevant industry experience will also be considered.
Job Specific Qualifications
- University level teaching experience is a plus.
- The successful candidate will have substantial experience in writing and reporting local TV news, both packaged and live.
- Since students gather information and report online and through social media,
the candidate must have experience in storytelling across platforms.
Responsibilities
It is understood that teaching assignments may include the following:
- Developing a syllabus.
- Ordering in advance books and materials for students in the class to purchase on or before the first day of classes.
- Preparing for classes.
- Holding office hours each week to meet with students in the class and others.
- Grading in a timely manner student assignments and examinations for the course; and turning in mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to instruct the class on the days and times it is designated to meet.
- Ability to hold office hours on campus.
- Ability to grade all assignments and examinations.
Tools/Equipment
- Ability to operate standard classroom instructional technology, which may include computer, projector, document camera, etc.
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter.