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Florida International University - Board of Trustees

PantherNOW Student News Director

Florida International University - Board of Trustees, Miami, Florida, us, 33222


Job Opening ID

533888

Location

Modesto A. Maidique Campus

Close Date

04/30/2025

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

About FIU

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. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Job Summary

The Department of Student Media in the College of Communication, Architecture and the Arts (CARTA) is currently seeking a Student News Director to join their team of professionals.Duties to include:Responsible for news coverage at FIU in PantherNOW, The Roar and PantherNOW.com.Ensures news content is up-to-date on PantherNOW.com and ensures there is a news talk show on The Roar.Coordinates and assigns a minimum of three Biscayne Bay related news stories a week.Hires news writers and manages the news department.Assigns and edits all news stories.Attend FIU Service Excellence training.Complete Microsoft Word & Outlook trainings.Acquire basic PantherSoft training.Minimum Qualifications

Strong written and verbal communication skills.Story-telling skills.Knowledgeable in InDesign.Management and team leadership skills.AP Style writing.Basic level of Microsoft Word.

Work Schedule

Hours may vary

Advertised Salary

$12.00/hour to $13.00/hour

Pre-Employment Requirements

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

How To Apply

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment.

Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Disclosures

Clery Notice

: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.Pay Transparency

: Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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