CMDS is Seeking to Appoint a Director

October 6, 2015

CMDS is seeking to appoint a Director who will further develop the Center's vision and profile and extend its network and scope of activities. The Director will lead the Center, working to improve ways in which the Center contributes to the life of SPP and CEU, strengthening ties and creating opportunities for collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring fundraising and project development experience to the extensive portfolio of the Center and be committed to advancing the mission of the Center, SPP, and CEU. Review of applications will begin on November 15 and continue until the position is filled.

Key Responsibilities

● Develop projects for the Center with the involvement of CMDS researchers and faculty;

● Develop and implement a fundraising strategy for the Center, leading fundraising efforts to raise significant core funding, grow the Center's resources, and diversify its funding base;

● Oversee the Center's day to day activities (including research and events);

● Oversee CMDS internal and external communication;

● Advance the Center’s role within SPP and CEU, liaising with SPP and CEU senior leadership;

● Represent the Center at public events, and at meetings with internal and external partners;

● Maintain and develop the extensive CMDS network of experts, academics, activists, policy makers, and journalists.

The ideal candidate will:

● Have a strong record of professional experience, preferably in an academic, civil society, NGO or donor setting;

● Have significant experience in project management, project development, and fundraising;

● Hold a post-graduate degree (MA or equivalent, or higher) in communication, media studies, political science, sociology, policy studies, journalism, law, or a related field;

● Have an active research portfolio that has earned international recognition;

● Be able to contribute with distinction to one or more of the following curricular areas: Technology and Society; Transnational Communication and Global Media; Social and Digital Media; Fundamental Communication Rights; Information and Knowledge Economies; Internet Governance; Civic Media; Media, Information and Communication Policy; Comparative Media Institutions; Journalism; or Media Development, among others;

● Be a dynamic leader who can strengthen the intellectual and professional development of the Center;

● Demonstrate a commitment to research and scholarship contributing to the development and sustainability of open societies;

● Have strong organizational, analytical, and network building skills;

● Have a high level of initiative and creativity;

● Have a strong knowledge of various current public policy issues, key debates, actors, and approaches.

We encourage applications from candidates who are willing to make a long-term commitment to living and working in Budapest.

How to apply

Letters of application should address the above selection criteria. The application package should consist of a single PDF file with (1) an application letter which indicates the name and rank of the position to which you are applying, (2) CV, (3) statement of purpose (not exceeding 1,200 words), and (4) the contact information of two references. In addition, up to two writing samples (academic articles, reports, newspaper articles, etc.) may be attached as separate PDF files. Informal inquiries may be addressed to Eva Bognar at bognare@spp.ceu.edu. Please send your complete application package to job@ceu.edu and include the job code 2015/058 in the subject line. Review will begin on November 15 and continue until the position is filled.

Compensation

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, as well as a dynamic, supportive, and international environment.

About the Center for Media, Data and Society

Founded in 2004 as the Center for Media and Communication Studies, CMDS is one of the leading centers of research on media, communication, and information policy in Europe. Affiliated with the School of Public Policy at Central European University, CMDS produces scholarly and practice-oriented research addressing academic, policy, and civil society needs. Our research interests and priorities include: Media and communication policy (regulations, governance, policy, and information economies across media sectors and platforms); Fundamental communication rights (freedom of expression, freedom of the media, access to information, and the right to privacy in the information society); Media and civil society (community, alternative and civic media, civil society engagement with policy processes, participation in public discourse); New media and technology: (new technologies, social media and advocacy, the transformation of broadcasting and journalism in the digital era, convergence, and mobile communications); Media in transition (media development and democratization in Central and Eastern Europe and beyond). The Center serves as a focal point for an international network of acclaimed scholars and academic institutions; provides trainings and consultancies; and organizes scholarly exchanges through workshops, lectures, and conferences on current developments in the field.

About the School of Public Policy

In the words of its founder, George Soros, SPP aspires to become a “new kind of global institution dealing with global problems.” In its degree and non-degree programs, SPP aims to create an educational experience that involves not only the acquisition of skills and knowledge but also the cultivation of a mindset that emphasizes entrepreneurship, innovation, cultural awareness, and a commitment to the public good. SPP’s programs attract exceptional students from across the globe who seek a transformational experience to prepare for a career as change-makers in the public, civil society, and private sectors. Building on Central European University’s rich tradition of promoting diversity and open societies, SPP cultivates a rigorous interdisciplinary environment and strives to become a dynamic laboratory of ideas.

About Central European University

Central European University (CEU) is a research-intensive university specializing in graduate education in the social sciences, humanities, public policy, law, and business. It is located in Budapest, Hungary, and is accredited in the United States and Hungary. The language of instruction is English. CEU’s mission is to promote academic excellence, state-of-the-art research, and civic engagement in order to contribute to the development of open societies around the world. CEU offers both master’s and doctoral programs, and enrolls more than 1,500 students from over 100 nations. The teaching staff consists of more than 180 resident faculty members from over 40 countries, in addition to a large number of prominent visiting scholars from around the world.

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