PantherNOW Student Opinion | Student Media

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni.

Job Summary

The Department of Student Media in the College of Communication, Architecture, and the Arts (CARTA) is currently seeking a PantherNOW Student Opinion Director to join their team of professionals. Duties to include the following :

• Responsible for assigning and editing all opinion stories that appear in PantherNOW, and PantherNOW.com.
• Ensure all opinion content is up to date on PantherNOW.com
• Ensures there is a news and opinion talk show on The Roar.
• Responsible for coordinating the weekly editorial that appears on PantherNOWs newspaper and website.
• Coordinate and assign a minimum of three Biscayne Bay related opinion stories a week.
• Manages the opinion department.

Minimum Qualifications

Strong written and verbal communication skills, Story-telling skills, Knowledgeable in InDesign, Management and team leadership skills, AP Style writing, Excellent communication skills and responds to messages in timely matter, Ability to ask appropriate, thought-provoking questions

Job Category

Student Assistant

Student Disclosure

Work Schedule

10 - 15 hours weekly

Advertised Salary

$13.00 / hour

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check. This student appointment may be subjected to a pre-employment background check.

How To Apply

Current Employee : log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. Prospective Employee : create a registered account, and attach electronic copies of your resume / curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process.

Disclosures

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.

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