Job Description

[What the role is]

This is a 2-year contract position as a Lecturer, Digital Journalism in the School of Film & Media Studies.

[What you will be working on]

Teaching and Development

Develop and deliver curriculum for digital journalism and data storytelling across diploma and adult learning courses Guide students in data analysis, visualisation, and narrative techniques Teach modern digital journalism tools, platforms, and methodologies Lead practical training in multimedia storytelling and digital content creation Supervise student journalism projects and digital publications Coordinate with industry partners for real-world reporting opportunities Develop industry-relevant assessments and contribute to curriculum development Mentor students in investigative journalism and fact-checking methodologies Teach both full-time students and working professionals (flexible hours when required) Support in student development and pastoral care Academic Admin and committee work which supports the activities in a functional committee assigned by the School, such as timetabling, academic quality, student development, facilities management, overseas programme etc.

Industry Integration

Maintain strong connections with industry partners across digital media sectors Organise industry visits and guest speaker sessions Facilitate industry projects and collaborations Keep curriculum updated with emerging trends and technologies

[What we are looking for]

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field Minimum 5 years of professional experience in digital journalism and data-driven storytelling

Skills, Knowledge and Attributes

Strong technical proficiency in:


+ Data analysis and visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
+ Content Management Systems
+ Digital publishing platforms
+ Social media analytics
+ SEO and digital metrics
Demonstrated experience in:


+ Data journalism projects
+ Interactive storytelling
+ Multimedia content creation
+ Digital newsroom operations
Strong understanding of media ethics and journalism standards Experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, R) for data analysis Excellent writing and editing skills across multiple platforms Knowledge of media law and current affairs Strong analytical and research capabilities Proficiency in digital tools for journalism and fact-checking Experience with audience engagement strategies Active industry connections and networks * Excellent communication and mentoring skills