Visiting Fellow

Visiting Fellow

Syracuse University's Institute for Democracy, Journalism & Citizenship has established a Visiting Fellows program to bring innovative and impactful voices in media, government, politics, nonprofits and business to IDJC's headquarters in Washington DC for a semester-long non-academic affiliation. The program will provide funding and prestigious affiliation for visiting leaders to collaborate and network with university practitioners, researchers, students, alumni, and the public. The IDJC Visiting Fellows program will provide visiting professionals with office space in our Dupont Circle location, use of our audio/video studio for podcast and TV appearances, and the time and platform to develop thought leadership and convene seminars and events. IDJC Visiting Fellows will bridge academia, policy-making, and real-world impact. They will enrich the intellectual ecosystem by bringing in diverse voices and expertise, fostering innovation, and enhancing IDJC's ability to address complex societal challenges effectively. These leaders will create a vibrant intellectual environment where visiting professionals can share their wealth of experience and insights with students, staff, faculty, and the public at large. These visiting professionals will expand the IDJC network, fostering valuable connections with government agencies, academic institutes, advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders. They will also increase the capacity of the IDJC to equip emerging leaders and early-career professionals with the skills they need to excel in the workforce in media, politics, government and more.

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Seven (7) plus years of experience working in a media, government, non-profit, public policy, think tank, or other professional field related to media, governance and civic engagement.

Skills and Knowledge: Visiting Fellows will possess recognized excellence in their professional field. Reputation for high ethical standards. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in non-partisan dialog. Passion for working with students, emerging leaders, and/or colleagues in a collaborative environment. Broad professional experience that can contribute to the expansion of IDJC's mission.

Responsibilities: Visiting Fellows should submit a proposal focused on a major project or public-facing initiative they hope to undertake while at the Institute for Democracy, Journalism & Citizenship. A wide range of topics that promote and advance the mission to strengthen trust in journalism and democracy will be considered. Contributions may include, but are not limited to, the following activities: RESEARCH– collaborate on developing applications for the Institute's research that will drive new knowledge into practice; develop synergies between researchers and partners in media, government, and/or public institutions by leveraging professional networks CREATIVEACTIVITY– Time and resources to pursue in-depth, substantial creative work; provides opportunity for deep and focused thinking and writing to develop new policy applications for the media industry and/or governmental and public institutions to promote trust in governance and democracy STUDENTENGAGEMENT– Opportunity to guest lecture in a range of classes on topics pertinent to the Visiting Fellows's expertise; collaborate with faculty to help develop and enrich curriculum, and provide advice on how Syracuse University's academic programs might respond better to current industry and public service environments; contribute toward creating professional development content to address the needs of practitioners in various industries related to democracy, journalism and citizenship PUBLICDIALOG– engage in various events to promote civil dialog to address pressing public issues by modeling and promoting diversity of thought, freedom of speech, and nonpartisan conversations around important and substantial topics EXPERIENTIALLEARNING– enhance student learning through a wide range of activities outside the classroom providing students with a range of career advice in formal or informal sessions regarding career paths, assisting with identifying opportunities for internships, sharing pertinent experience in various private and public institutions, etc.