Editor for MediaLab

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Editor for MediaLab - Boca Raton, FL.

The School of Communication and Multimedia Studies seeks a part-time editor of MediaLab@FAU, a news-academic partnership serving South Florida. MediaLab@FAU publishes stories reported and written by students, guided by experienced journalism faculty. Since Fall 2023, MediaLab has provided reliable, original content for major local media outlets including The Palm Beach Post, The South Florida Sun-Sentinel and WLRN. Our work has also been published in other NPR affiliates and medium-sized newspapers across Florida. Our dynamic project has recently been awarded a grant from Press Forward, a national movement to strengthen communities by reinvigorating local news.  

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Edit news and feature stories for clarity, brevity, accuracy, grammar and adherence to AP style.

• Write headlines and subheadlines that maximize SEO.

• Coordinate with senior editors to align coverage with publication goals.

• Mentor student journalists by providing meaningful feedback and professional guidance.

• Stay updated on state and local news.

• Be familiar with best practices in journalism and industry-wide ethical standards.

• Convert stories into social media posts on platforms such as Instagram and LinkedIn.

The College of Arts and Letters at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

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Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Journalism, Communications, Mass Communication/Media Studies or an appropriate area of specialization required.
Proven experience as a news editor or in a similar editorial role required
Familiarity with digital media, SEO, and content management systems required.
Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.
Excellent news judgment and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of media ethics and journalistic integrity.
Bilingual Spanish language fluency a plus.
Position can be in-person or hybrid/remote, but preference will be given to candidates who can work in-person on the Boca Raton campus at least once a week.

Salary:

$25.00 per hour.

College or Department:

A&L: School of Communication & Multimedia

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Work schedule will be established with final candidate and supervisor.
Up to 20 hours week.

Application Deadline:

2025-04-18

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Temporary positions are not established positions and are paid from OPS funds. Temporary positions are usually not eligible for benefits and retirement; however, they may be eligible for health insurance coverage depending on the average hours worked per week. They provide full-time or part-time employment in an exempt or non-exempt employment situation based on job duties and salary in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Temporary positions do not have layoff rights and may be terminated without prior notice. Applicants hired into Temporary positions may apply for a regular appointment should a vacancy become available.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email [email protected] or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.
As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.