Executive Director | Center for Journalism & Democracy at Howard University | $147,000–$170,000/yr

The Center for Journalism & Democracy at Howard University seeks an Executive Director to provide day-to-day operational and strategic leadership, reporting directly to Founding Director Nikole Hannah-Jones, as the Center transitions from startup to established institution. Core responsibilities span staff management, multimillion-dollar grant portfolio oversight, major fundraising campaigns, program implementation across Howard and a consortium of eight HBCU journalism programs, and external partnership development with media organizations, funders, and academic institutions. Candidates should bring at least 10 years of senior leadership experience, proven success managing large-scale philanthropic grants, and a demonstrated commitment to journalism, racial equity, and democracy; an advanced degree is preferred, and direct journalism experience is a plus. The search is conducted by DRiWaterstone Human Capital; first-round interviews will be conducted via telephone or video conference.

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Organization Name: Center for Journalism & Democracy at Howard University

Role Title: Executive Director

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: $147,000–$170,000/year

Location: Washington, D.C.

Link to Apply: https://driwaterstonehc.com/position/ed-center-for-journalism-democracy
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Position Overview: The Center for Journalism & Democracy at Howard University seeks an Executive Director to provide day-to-day operational and strategic leadership, reporting directly to Founding Director Nikole Hannah-Jones, as the Center transitions from startup to established institution. Core responsibilities span staff management, multimillion-dollar grant portfolio oversight, major fundraising campaigns, program implementation across Howard and a consortium of eight HBCU journalism programs, and external partnership development with media organizations, funders, and academic institutions. Candidates should bring at least 10 years of senior leadership experience, proven success managing large-scale philanthropic grants, and a demonstrated commitment to journalism, racial equity, and democracy; an advanced degree is preferred, and direct journalism experience is a plus. The search is conducted by DRiWaterstone Human Capital; first-round interviews will be conducted via telephone or video conference.