Associate/Information & Society

Miami, Florida

Knight Foundation’s Information & Society team is looking for a curious, motivated, mission-driven individual to join our exciting new department as it launches. Reporting to the Director/Information & Society in Knight’s Miami headquarters, you will support the development and execution of the Information & Society program’s new strategy. This includes assisting with research and data analysis, contributing to the exploration of new ideas and emerging issues, supporting grants management, and coordinating day-to-day team operations. This is a cross-functional role that will involve collaborating closely with department staff and colleagues across the foundation.

The Information & Society program advances understanding of the evolving dynamics in how Americans seek and share information, form beliefs, and connect with one another. We aim to inform policy and social practice in ways that strengthen core democratic values such as free expression, access to information, and accountability. This work is carried out through a combination of grantmaking, commissioned research, strategic partnerships, convenings, and mission-aligned investments.

Responsibilities:

Conduct research and analysis that will support the development of new grant opportunities in alignment with program strategy, identify relevant emerging societal trends and contribute to learnings across the department and the foundation.
Support the management of an extensive portfolio of grants through regularly communicating with grantees and monitoring grant payments and reports.
Assist with vendor selection processes and project management to ensure the timely execution of Knight-commissioned research.
Help disseminate Knight research in ways that make it more accessible, actionable, and impactful for key audiences.
Steward relationships with grantees, partners and other key stakeholders.
Support the organization and execution of convenings that further the program’s strategic goals.
Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to ensure the effective functioning of the team.

Things we look for in a successful candidate:

Curiosity and enthusiasm for problem solving
Superior communication skills, both verbal and written
Experience analyzing quantitative data using tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, etc.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Comfort with ambiguity and an ability to adapt
Interest in current events and societal trends
Collaborative and inclusive mindset
Self-motivated and results-oriented
Digital literacy and proficiency using A.I. tools
Sound business judgment and relationship management skills
Exceptional discernment, professional discretion and unimpeachable ethics
Commitment to Knight Foundation’s mission

Please visit https://knightfoundation.org/programs/information-and-society/ to learn more.

Knight Foundation offers competitive pay and a generous benefits package and is an equal-opportunity employer.

About Knight Foundation

We are social investors who support a more effective democracy by funding free expression and journalism, arts and culture in community, research in areas of media and democracy, and the American cities and towns where the Knight brothers once published newspapers.

Our approach is inclusive and nonpartisan; we value freedom of speech and the press, and we often embrace new and innovative technology to achieve our goals. Our drive to create positive change is amplified by our ability to collaborate internally and with our partners. We look for authenticity, agility, and accountability, knowing that we are at our best when we leverage our collective strengths and experiences. We proactively approach our work with a sense of pride and responsibility – adapting, as needed, to the changing realities in our communities.

Send your resume and cover letter to recruiter@kf.org

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