MVSKOKE Media Director
MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION
Seeking a MVSKOKE Media Director
Description: The Mvskoke Media Director is responsible for hiring and management of all Mvskoke Media staff, developing and managing annual budgets, directing day-to-day operations of Mvskoke Media and related entities, and creating and enforcing policies approved by the Mvskoke Media Editorial Board.
The Director oversees all office administration and day-to-day operations of Mvskoke Media pursuant to NCA 20-037, which designates Mvskoke Media as an independent agency of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. The "Independent Muscogee (Creek) Press" law provides protections for the independent media, and encompasses any subsequent amendments that may alter the original language as it relates to this position.
The Director is responsible for administrative support to ensure production of the audio broadcast program, Mvskoke Radio: print and digital publication of The Mvskoke News; television program, Mvskoke Vision: moderation of the Mvskoke Media website and all department social media as well as the day-to-day operations of Mvskoke Creative, including the Graphic Design, Printing and Mvskoke Market subsidiaries.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
" Ensures editorial coverage of Muscogee (Creek) Nation activities that is ethical, truthful and unbiased and free from political influence.
" Directs all staff activity to ensure that accurate, quality and up to date information is being distributed to Muscogee (Creek) citizens and all other audiences.
" Enacts and enforces editorial policy as approved by the Editorial Board.
" Improves processes, products and services.
" Ensures compliance with applicable Muscogee (Creek) Nation laws and policies regarding personnel management, including, but not limited to: business development, legal and human resources coordination including interviewing, hiring, terminating and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing departmental complaints and resolving problems.
" Provides education of ethical journalism practices to all concerned practices, internal and external and works in coordination with the Managing Editor and the Editorial Board to maintain a level of efficiency within a set journalistic standard.
" Director may convene the Editorial Board as needed.
" Creates and implements strategic plan for the agency, including directing staff activities as outlined in the multi-year strategic goals.
" Develops and manages operational budget and administrative procedures.
" Other duties as assigned
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Oversees all employees of Mvskoke Media in accordance with applicable Muscogee (Creek) Nation laws and policies as well as Mvskoke Media Editorial Board policies.
Minimum Requirements:
" Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, business management or related field plus a minimum of five (5) years' management experience.
" Knowledge of Macintosh computers and the Mac Operating System (OS), Google, and Adobe platforms, mobile OS, WordPress, AP style, Microsoft Office, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
" Must have a Valid Oklahoma Driver's License.
Preferred Requirements:
" Master's degree in mass communications, public relations, journalism or advertising/marketing; and ten (10) years of media management related experience.
Muscogee (Creek) and Indian Preference