AJHA Seeks New Executive Director 

The American Journalism Historians Association seeks applications for the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director is appointed by the Board of Directors to a five-year term, subject to annual review and reconfirmation by the Board. Consecutive terms may be held. The person appointed would shadow the current Executive Director for the remainder of this year, officially taking over the position after the 2026 National Convention in November. As indicated in the Constitution and Bylaws, the primary duties of the Executive Director are to maintain the membership roster and mailing list, take attendance and minutes at official meetings, and answer routine inquiries from within and outside of the organization. The Executive Director typically serves as the hub of association information, working with the web editor, Intelligencer editor, and PR chair on the timely and accurate distribution of information and fielding questions from within and outside of the organization. The Executive Director also works in tandem with the convention team (including the research committee, convention sites committee, local host committee, and registrar) to ensure smooth operation of the annual convention. AJHA membership and attendance at the annual AJHA convention and at Board of Directors meetings are required. Additionally, the Executive Director checks in with officers and committee chairs as important annual tasks approach to remind them of procedures and deadlines. Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years as an AJHA member.