2024-2025 Journalism and Media, Caplin News Student Digital Assistant

$24,960 - $24,960/Yr

Unclassified - North Miami, FL

Part-time,Full-time - Intern

North Miami, FL

About the position

The Journalism and Media department at Florida International University (FIU) is seeking a student digital assistant to support their team. This role involves posting multimedia content on a Wordpress site, assisting with social media, and performing copy-editing tasks. The position is designed for students who are enrolled at FIU and have been awarded Federal Work Study as part of their financial aid package.

Responsibilities

• Post articles written, filmed, recorded, and/or created using various multimedia tools on a Wordpress site.
• Assist in managing social media accounts.
• Perform copy-editing tasks for content accuracy and adherence to journalistic standards.

Requirements

• Detail-oriented with knowledge of journalistic conventions including AP style.
• Familiarity with Adobe Premier, Audition, and Datawrapper.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of social media platforms.
• Good grammar skills.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours based on class schedule.
• Hourly wage of $12.00.