Director, Office of Student Media

Location: New Orleans

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Director, Office of Student Media## Position Type:

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LSUAM Manship School of Mass Communication (Kim Bissell ))##

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B0039A Campbell

B. Hodges Hall## Pay Grade:##

Job Description:

The Director of the Office of Student Media is the senior administrator responsible for the strategic, financial, and journalistic direction of LSU’s student-run media organizations, including The Reveille, The Mag, KLSU, Tiger TV, and Gumbo. Reporting to the Dean of the Manship School of Mass Communication, the Director leads a professional staff, oversees departmental operations, and serves as the primary liaison to university leadership.

While each student outlet is supported by its own editorial advisor, the Director provides macro-level oversight, promotes adherence to industry standards, and ensures that Student Media remains a forward-looking, student-centered operation. The Director collaborates closely with the Assistant Director to implement initiatives that support student learning, operational excellence, and cross-platform innovation.
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** Lead long-term planning and departmental vision-setting in collaboration with students, staff, and the Dean’s office. Represent Student Media at university meetings, planning groups, and campus events as the official departmental lead. Leads planning and execution of semesterly board meetings, including identifying and appointing board members. agenda setting, and coordination with university stakeholders. The Director is responsible for setting the agenda and stakeholder communication, with logistical support provided by the Media Operations Manager.

Serve as spokesperson for the department in high-level conversations related to freedom of speech, editorial concerns, or institutional alignment. Collaborate with the Assistant Director to oversee major initiatives, ensure goal alignment, and support departmental cohesion. Champions a strategic vision that ensures the organization serves as a platform for student opportunity and financial viability adhering to all university fiscal policies. 40%
Oversee the departmental budget in full compliance with university fiscal policies. Oversee purchasing, staffing allocations, travel approvals, and compliance with university procurement protocols. Responsible for stewardship of all departmental funds, ensuring appropriate use of both operational and foundation resources. Oversees preparation and submission of the annual departmental budget to LOBA in accordance with fiscal year deadlines. Ensure financial transparency through routine budget monitoring, reconciliation, and reporting.

Collaborate with the Assistant Director to ensure strategic alignment of operational logistics, space usage, and capital resource deployment. Work with university partners on long-term resource planning, including capital investment and technology needs. Provides oversight to ensure KLSU, the student-run campus radio station, operates in strict compliance with all FCC regulations and broadcasting standards. 20%
Supervise professional staff, including the Assistant Director, Reveille Advisor Faculty, Tiger TV Advisor Faculty, and Media Engineer, providing clear expectations, evaluations, and developmental support. Facilitates mid-year and annual review sessions for full-time staff, providing constructive feedback and identifying growth opportunities. Collaborate with the Assistant Director to ensure seamless coordination across operations, marketing,…