PantherNOW Student News Director | Student Media
Miami, FL 
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Job Description
Job Opening ID
528666
Location
Modesto A. Maidique Campus
Full/Part Time
Review Date
02/15/2023
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Job ID
528666
Location
Modesto A. Maidique Campus
Full/Part Time
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
About FIU

Florida International University is a 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 the following:

* 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 and opinion talk show on The Roar.
* Coordinates and assign a minimum of three Biscayne Bay related news stories a week.
* Hire three assistant directors and news writers
* Manages the news department.
* Assigns and edits all news stories.
* Maintain constant communication with staff writer and other section directors and Editor-in-chief

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
  • 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 - 15 hours, hours may vary

Advertised Salary

$11.00 per 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:

Duties:

Yes or No

Will the position provide unsupervised direct care, treatment, education, training, instruction, supervision, or recreation to vulnerable populations such as minors, the elderly, or those with disabilities? (Fingerprint Check required)No
Will the position work within a Child Care center, medical facilities, etc. (Requires DCF Clearinghouse at a cost)No
Will the position work in a university sponsored Summer Camp? (Requires DCF Clearinghouse at a cost)?No
Will the position require entering any K-12 schools? (Requires public school system clearance)No
Will the position perform fiscal duties to include budgeting, accounting, or having direct access to cash, checks, gift cards and/or credit/debit cards to include making and/or receiving payments?No
Will the position have control over university-wide operational processes through functional roles or system security access (Information technology related functions, e.g., Web/Application Developer, IT Technician, Data/Systems Analysts etc.)?No
Will the position drive a university vehicle (including using the golf cart)? (MVR Check only)No
Will the position travel with student athletes to events?No
Is this designated as a position of special trust, responsibility, and sensitive location (Museums, Housing Residential Life, NFSTC, and working with and around minors etc.)?No
Will the position have system access to process payments, print or distribute checks, process corrections, or generate, update, or approve financial transactions that will result in the disbursement of university funds? (Office of Financial Aid, One Stop, or Office of the Registrar (Title IV access)No

Will this position work within the following units that provide health and human services: College of Medicine, College of Nursing, Health Sciences, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, School of Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics & Nutrition, Student Health, Psychology, Center for Children & Families? Office of Inspector General (OIG) Checks (Global Watch only)

No
Will the position support university sponsored research? (May require Research Extended Background Check)No

How To Apply

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. 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".

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, 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.

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, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Disclosures

Clery Notice

In compliance with the , 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: .

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

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.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Part Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
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