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 PantherNow 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.

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.

Job Category Student Assistant

Student Disclosure

Applicants must be currently enrolled as a student at FIU with a minimum of six (6) credits as an Undergraduate student or three (3) credits as a Graduate student during the Fall and Spring semesters.

During the Summer semesters, students need only remain enrolled and are not required to take credit hours, but cannot have graduated.

Upon decreasing credit hours or graduating, student employment must end.

Work Schedule 10 - 16 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.

Student Background Checks Extended Background Check is required if the job includes any of the following responsibilities. Some may also require a Fingerprint Check. See official form for details.

How To Apply Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications". To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, attach electronic copies of your resume/curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. Combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment in Microsoft Word or PDF format. This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. Provide an active email account as it will be the main source of communication. Track your applicant status in "My Applications". To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process (combine into one attachment). All applicants must complete the online application including work history and educational details, 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, FIU provides information on crime statistics, prevention, and related issues. The FIU Annual Security report is available online. A paper copy can be requested at FIU Police Department, 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency: FIU does not discriminate for inquiring about pay. Certain disclosures are subject to privacy and legal guidelines. FIU is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. For nondiscrimination inquiries, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or ocrca@fiu.edu.

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