Project Manager, Journalist Training & Broadcast Talent Development

STAND 8 Technology Consulting provides IT solutions to enterprise partners and is seeking a Project Manager to lead journalist training and broadcast talent development programs. The role involves planning, executing, and delivering training initiatives while ensuring operational excellence and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage, and execute journalist training initiatives from concept through delivery
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource requirements
• Coordinate cross-functional contributors including editors, producers, HR partners, and external trainers
• Track risks, dependencies, and delivery status; proactively resolve issues
• Ensure training programs are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with newsroom priorities
• Manage the rollout of onboarding and ongoing training curricula for new-hire journalists
• Partner with editorial leaders to translate newsroom standards and workflows into training materials
• Oversee development of training assets including workshops, playbooks, simulations, and asynchronous modules
• Ensure consistency, quality, and relevance of training content across teams and locations
• Serve as the central point of coordination for training initiatives and stakeholder communication
• Communicate timelines, progress, risks, and outcomes to senior stakeholders
• Gather feedback to inform continuous program improvement and document best practices
• Support newsroom transformation initiatives through structured training delivery
• Help introduce new tools, workflows, and technologies through managed training programs

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in broadcast journalism, newsroom operations, media training, or related fields
• Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional projects
• Strong understanding of newsroom workflows, editorial standards, and live production environments
• Experience coordinating training, onboarding, or professional development programs
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Former journalist, editor, producer, or newsroom operations leader
• Project management certification or formal training (PMP, Agile, or equivalent)
• Experience in adult learning, instructional design, or curriculum implementation
• Familiarity with digital-first or multi-platform newsroom operations
• Comfort facilitating workshops or training sessions