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 2025 ICUBA Benefits Guide_St Leo Top Workplace Each year from 2012 to 2016, Saint Leo University was named one of Tampa Bay's Top Workplaces by the Tampa Bay Times.
The Top Workplaces in Tampa Bay program was created by the Tampa Bay Times and WorkplaceDynamics. The companies in this survey were ranked based on leadership, compensation and training, workplace flexibility, and diversity. One of the Top-Ranked Universities in Florida One of the top-ranked universities in Florida, Saint Leo is a Catholic, liberal arts school serving learners of all faiths. We are traditional, but we are cutting edge Established in 1889 by the Order of Saint Benedict of Florida, the university seeks balanced growth in mind, body and spirit for all members of our community. Saint Leo has grown from a peaceful campus in the rolling hills of Central Florida to an institution of international consequence—ranked one of the best regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report Our Tampa-area campus remains committed as ever to student-centered liberal arts education, and is strengthened by the global reach of our regionally accredited online programs and Education Centers in seven states across the U.S., including on many military bases. We are Catholic, but we are for everyone Our determination to make higher education more accessible to all has made Saint Leo a world leader in redefining the 21st century university. Saint Leo now serves more than 16,000 students from 49 states and 86 countries—ranking us among the five largest Catholic higher education institutions in the United States. Saint Leo is also one of the nation's 10 leading providers of higher education to the U.S. military. While we are proudly Catholic, we teach students not because they are Catholic, but because we are Catholic. And our faith compels us to imagine and contribute to a more socially just society. Non-Discrimination EEO Statement Saint Leo University has a strong commitment to principles of equal employment opportunity and equal access to education. Saint Leo University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethic origin, genetic information, sex, gender, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law in its educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, employment, or other school administered programs. The policy is enforced by Saint Leo University and by applicable laws such as Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992.
The Title IX Office Office Location:
Benedictine Hall 3rd
Floor Email Address:
titleixcoordinator@saintleo.edu
Telephone Number:
(352) 588-8993
Mailing Address:
Saint Leo University ATTN:
Title IX Office 33701 C.R. 52, Saint Leo, FL 33574 The Director of Accessibility Services and the Section 504 Coordinator, Michael Bailey, may be contacted at michael.bailey02@saintleo.edu.
Note:
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