Job Description
WittKieffer is proud to partner with DePauw University as it seeksthe next Director of the Eugene S. Pulliam Center for ContemporaryMedia. Since its establishment in 1991, the Pulliam Center forContemporary Media has been a haven for students eager to immersethemselves in the realm of mass media. Dedicated to experientiallearning, the Center features facilities that enable students andfaculty to take a hands-on approach to mass communication. Thisinclusive space offers undergraduates opportunities to engage withany or all of the media and student organizations within thePulliam Center, including radio, newspaper, television and film,podcasting, and literary magazine, or to use its facilities forpersonal and class projects. Here, every student, regardless ofprevious experience or field of study at DePauw, can explore mediaproduction in its many forms.
In 2000, the facility underwent a transformation and was renamedthe Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media. This renaming was atestament to the generosity of the Pulliam Family, renowned figuresin the newspaper landscape, who bestowed a $5 million gift upon theCenter. The Center's extensive resources are now devoted tonurturing a spectrum of student activities, including studentradio, TV, and newspaper media, while serving as a catalyst forcreativity, innovation, and the development of skills that enhancethe education of all who enter its doors.
This leadership opportunity calls for a visionary who can clearlycommunicate and advance the Center's mission as a national leaderin media literacy and experiential learning within a liberal artssetting. The Director will need to promote interdisciplinarycollaboration, build strong relationships across campus and withexternal partners, and support innovative programs that preparestudents to become creative, ethical, and engaged leaders in media,journalism, and marketing. By utilizing the Center's resources andaligning its efforts with DePauw's Bold & Gold 2027 strategicplan, the Director will help expand the Center's influence andincrease its value to the university and beyond. The next Directorwill have the opportunity to elevate the role of media in democracyand will strengthen partnerships between the Center and othercampus units and professionals, enhancing appreciation for thisimportant connection.
The ideal candidate for Director of the Pulliam Center forContemporary Media (PCCM) will possess a distinguished blend ofuniversity and industry experience, holding at minimum a bachelor'sdegree from a four-year institution, with advanced degrees (Ph.D.,terminal degree, or Masters) strongly preferred. With at least tenyears of proven success in journalism, media, or marketingeitherin academic or industry settingsthe Director will demonstrateexceptional supervisory skills and a steadfast sense ofaccountability. This leader excels in active listening and clearcommunication, fostering understanding among diverse stakeholders.Adaptability and creativity are essential, enabling effectivecollaboration and innovative problem-solving in dynamicenvironments.
We invite you to view the complete leadership profile here.
WittKieffer is assisting DePauw University with this search. Forfullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by
January 9, 2026 .
All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited.Applications should include, as two separate documents, a CV orresume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in thisprofile. Professional references are not requested at this time.Applications, nominations, and inquiries can be directed to:Melody Rose, Ph.D. and Natalie Song at
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