26-27 NFWS Student Content Creators & Staff Writers for Lions' Pride Media Group

Job Description Summary

Do you want to be part of the student voice of your campus? Are you passionate about storytelling, truth-seeking, and creativity? Whether you're into breaking news, TikTok-style storytelling, sports coverage, or snapping compelling photos, The Lions' Pride Media Group wants you to be on the team.

Job Description

The Lions’ Pride Media Group is looking to fill the following positions:

• Staff Writers, Editors, Copyeditors

• Multimedia Writers/Creators/Designers (video, audio, slide shows, etc.)

• Computer Programmers for online website

• Photographers and Videographers

• Advertising, Marketing, and Fundraising Representatives

• Managing Financial Editor (analyzes data, reports financial performance, helps prepare budgets, and monitors costs)

• Layout and Design for the print issues. Knowledge of InDesign or willingness to learn

What You'll Do:

As a student journalist/content creator, you'll be part of a dynamic team producing journalism that informs, inspires, and amplifies student voices across campus. Duties include:

• Report and write articles covering campus news, student life, arts, sports, social issues, and more

• Attend campus events (day or night) and generate digital content, including photos, videos, and social media posts

• Conduct interviews with students, faculty, and guests; you’ll get to meet people and tell their stories

• Pitch original ideas and follow through to publication – either print or digital

• Work across platforms: print, web, video, and social media

• Meet weekly deadlines and attend team meetings (weekly meetings required unless excused for class)

Whether you see yourself in a newsroom, marketing agency, creative studio, or leadership role someday, this job builds skills that matter in the professional world, such as communication, team work, and leadership.

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need to be an expert yet. We’re looking for curious, self-motivated, reliable, proactive students who are ready to learn and tell stories (print, web, video, audio) that make an impact.

Required (or a willingness to learn):

• Strong communication and grammar - spelling, grammar, AP style - with a willingness to learn to write journalistically

• Time management to juggle classes and deadlines

• Willingness to talk to people and ask questions

• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently

• Reliability and professionalism—you meet deadlines and follow through

• Proactive mindset—willing to seek out stories, take initiative, and ask for help when needed

• Team spirit and flexibility—we're a collaborative crew

• Dependability and drive to meet deadlines

• Desire to grow your skills in writing, reporting, photography, or digital media

Bonus Skills (but not required):

• Photography and editing (DSLR or phone)

• InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Word

• Adobe Premiere or video editing experience

Why Join Us?

This isn’t just a student job; it’s a chance to:

• Be part of something real and meaningful

• Get published and build a professional portfolio

• Develop essential skills for the professional world: communication, teamwork, leadership, time management, self-motivation, creativity, and proactivity

• Grow your résumé with journalism, marketing, communication, and digital media experience

• Be part of a creative, supportive community of student journalists/content creators

If you're ready to inform, influence, and inspire—this is your platform.

Apply Now and Help Shape the Campus Conversation and Community

Point of Contact: valerie.kasper@saintleo.edu

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world.  Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

• FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
• Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Wellness Center

*Eligibility based on meeting required service period

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