Cohort Manager, Health Reporting (4983C) 86433

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty, and staff. As a world‑leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Departmental Overview Berkeley Journalism is home to the groundbreaking California Local News Fellowship program, the largest publicly‑funded journalism program in the country. The Health Reporting Cohort Manager will lead a new health reporting initiative, guiding a cohort of health fellows producing urgent, community‑centered reporting in underserved regions while strengthening the fellowship as a whole. Application Review Date June 10, 2026 Responsibilities Participate in the selection and matching of newsrooms and fellows for the California Local News Fellowship, ensuring alignment between fellow skills, newsroom needs, and community impact goals. Partner with program staff to design and manage the fellowship experience, including structure, expectations, and overall program delivery. Oversee the UC Berkeley School of Public Health component, including curriculum coordination, integration of subject‑matter expertise, and fellow support in the academic program. Document training and contribute to program improvement by synthesizing feedback, identifying gaps, and recommending enhancements to program design and delivery. Act as a coach, mentor, and troubleshooter to support fellows and newsrooms, addressing performance challenges, navigating workplace dynamics, and resolving conflicts. Assess fellows' reporting abilities and develop targeted support plans, including individualized coaching, skill‑building interventions, and structured development plans. Provide career coaching and professional development support, including guidance on career pathways, job search strategies, and post‑fellowship planning. Work with cohort managers to deliver training programs that address common needs (e.g., writing, reporting, data use, and professional skills). Design and execute editing support in coordination with newsroom editors, ensuring fellows receive consistent, high‑quality editorial feedback. Lead editorial guidance on health reporting, ensuring accuracy, ethical standards, and effective use of data and public health expertise. Lead collaborative reporting across fellows and newsroom partners, especially on statewide health issues, facilitating coordination, shared storytelling, and impact. Build relationships with newsroom editors and manage communication strategy to ensure alignment, responsiveness, and strong partnerships across participating organizations. Serve as a key liaison between fellows, newsroom partners, and program leadership, proactively addressing issues, aligning expectations, and maintaining program cohesion. Required Qualifications At least five years of local news editing experience, and/or equivalent combination of skills/knowledge. Understanding of small newsroom dynamics. General understanding of California communities and their information needs. Experience with or strong familiarity with health, science, or data‑driven reporting. Experience editing text stories; multimedia experience is a plus. Experience mentoring early‑career journalists. Experience designing and leading journalism training or workshops. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong relationship‑building and collaboration skills. Strong organizational and program management abilities. Commitment to a collaborative, mission‑driven team. Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish. Experience editing early‑career journalists and tailoring support to specific reporting needs. Familiarity with health disparities and the needs of underserved communities. Experience leading or participating in collaborative, multi‑newsroom reporting projects. Advanced degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Salary & Benefits This is a full‑time, career position. This position is eligible for the full range of UC benefits. The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $95,000 – $125,000 annually. Other Information This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between the UAW (United Auto Workers) and the University of California Regents for SV. This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H‑1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee. How To Apply To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. To apply, visit Misconduct Disclosure As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years that determine that they committed misconduct, receive notice of allegations or are currently subject to administrative proceedings involving misconduct, have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative proceeding involving misconduct, or filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed