Investigative Reporters and Editors seeks a dynamic individual to oversee a nonprofit journalism organization of 4,500 members and 12 full-time staff members, and to serve as a faculty member at the Missouri School of Journalism.
IRE is considered the top organization in providing practical, hands-on training to journalists throughout the world - particularly in the use of new technological tools and techniques. IRE conducts more than 50 seminars a year and provides research and government databases to hundreds of news organizations.

Qualifications
— Experience as a journalist of respected professional reputation and demonstrated achievement, with solid credentials in investigative reporting in print, broadcast, magazines, books, documentaries or multimedia.
— Managerial and supervisory experience.
— Experience in the nonprofit sector and in fund-raising will be considered significant pluses.
— An entrepreneurial and enterprising spirit, creativity to help the organization grow internationally and on the Web, and flexibility to work with a rapidly changing media industry.
— Experience in computer-assisted reporting will be considered a plus.
— Experience in teaching investigative journalism will be considered a plus. Evidence of potential teaching excellence is necessary. The executive director will be expected to teach an investigative reporting class each semester at the university

Responsibilities:
— Oversee the maintenance and growth of IRE’s renowned professional programs, publications and Web site. Also oversee the National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting, a joint program of IRE and the Missouri School of Journalism
— Manage 12 full-time staffers and more than a dozen part-time workers and students
— Plan and supervise financial matters, including IRE’s $1.4 million budget, the organization’s annual and long-term fund-raising campaigns, and its $3 million-plus endowment fund.
— Report to a 13-member elected board.
— Serve as a spokesperson for the organization.
— Hold a faculty appointment in the Missouri School of Journalism, pending approval by the Dean and faculty. The post can range from a professional-track assistant professor to full professor, depending on qualifications and experience.
Compensation: Salary to be negotiated, commensurate with experience and in the context of a medium-sized Midwestern college town. Compensation also includes a generous benefits package.

Appointment begins: Jan. 1, 2008.

Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by Aug. 15, 2007. Screening of applicants will continue until the position is filled.

To apply, please see instructions at www.ire.org/execdir.

Minorities, women and other designated class members are encouraged to apply. IRE and the University of Missouri are committed to cultural diversity, and it is expected that the successful candidate will share this commitment. MU and IRE are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers.