Lecturer in Journalism and Media Production

Introduction to YSJ university

York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

As one of the fastest growing universities in the UK over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.

The School

Production, clustered within the School of the Arts, is an ambitious and growing academic unit. With the expansion of our BJTC-accredited undergraduate programmes in journalism, sports journalism and across broadcast media, we're looking to recruit a journalist/news producer with relevant teaching experience.

The Role

As a Lecturer in the Production Department, the successful candidate will be joining a team of around 15 other academics and will be teaching and marking across Sports Journalism, Journalism and Media Production modules, including theory and practice, across all levels of study. Our Journalism courses are BJTC accredited so you will be working with the team to fulfil our commitments to this accreditation. The successful candidate will be developing their research and professional practice, taking active part in Department meetings and other University activities and helping organise activities such as student trips, industry events, and award ceremonies. You will be reporting to the Associate Head of School for Production, who leads the Production Department.

Required Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will have industry experience working in sports journalism, preferably within broadcast sports journalism. Ideally, they will also have some ability to teach across other media production disciplines such as film, television and podcasting, and have a good understanding of production workflows and procedures. They will already have teaching experience, preferably within HE, and have a compassionate approach to student learning. The successful candidate is expected to have exemplary communication skills, written and verbal.

It is important that candidates have a strong understanding of media law and ethics, and an awareness of and willingness to engage in and deliver in a multiplatform context, including Radio, Magazine, Podcasting, Television and other emerging and established digital platforms.

They will have a flexible and professional approach to working as part of a small team and a commitment to the social justice values of the university.

Further Information

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Evi Karathanasopoulou at e.k@yorksj.ac.uk

It is anticipated that the assessment process will involve a presentation and panel interview. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. However, we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

Closing Date - Tuesday 30 June 2026 at midnight
Provisional Interview Date - Thursday 16 July 2026

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