From the Missouri School of Journalism/Columbia Missourian:

You know that informational graphics are crucial for any modern news product worthy of the name.

You know how shallow the pool of talented professionals with the ability to create such graphics.

Why not consider a job that lets you help the industry address both issues? You’ll oversee information graphics at a cutting-edge print and online news product while introducing a new generation of students to the skills and theories of the field.

The Missouri School of Journalism has such a position. You’ll teach a class and use its students as your staff to produce infographics and interactive information presentations for our web site and daily community newspaper. The Columbia Missourian is edited by professionals and staffed by students from our classes. And, as a bonus, we’re one of the few two-newspaper towns left, so the competition will keep you moving.

You’ll be in charge of the infographics and work closely with other visual and word editors. Remember all those exciting things you want to do when YOU are graphics chief? Now you can.

Columbia, Missouri, is a vibrant, sophisticated college town halfway between Kansas City and St. Louis. Several national magazines have ranked it as one of the country’s best places to live.

And Missourian graphics, as well as its entire product, compete successfully against the region’s biggest metro news organizations. Our work also regularly takes top prizes in Society for News Design competitions.

This is a chance not just to teach, but to learn. Previous people in this position have simultaneously earned master’s degrees. Some Missourian editors have even earned Phd’s.

This is a chance to grow, to stretch, to influence not just one paper but the entire informational graphics industry.

Specific requirements: Excellent technical and computer skills are essential, including strong knowledge of FreeHand/Illustrator, PhotoShop and InDesign. Other desirable software experience includes Flash, ArcView and/or 3D software. Design experience is also a big plus. Time management skills will also come in handy. Candidates should have demonstrated ability to collaborate well with all parts of the newsroom. Master’s degree preferred (though not required). Experience in a daily news environment is also highly desirable.

Please send cover letter, resume and design samples to Elizabeth Hardt, Informational Graphics Search, School of Journalism, 120 Neff Hall, Columbia, Missouri 65211 or e-mail hardte@missouri.edu (preferred). If sending application electronically, please send as a Word or PDF attachment with candidate’s last name as title. PLEASE ATTACH WORK SAMPLES TO YOUR APPLICATION, UNLESS YOU ARE DIRECTING US TO YOUR PERSONAL WEBSITE. Please direct any questions to search committee chair Reuben Stern, at sternr@missouri.edu.

The University of Missouri is committed to cultural diversity and it is expected that successful candidate will share this commitment. MU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ADA institution and encourages applications from women and minority candidates.