Department or Unit Name Panther Newspaper Position Headcount 1 Position Title Panther Newspaper Digital Assistant Academic Year Academic Year 2026-2027 Term or Semester All Academic Year Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student? Undergrad Anticipated Pay Range $16.90 - $16.90 Pay Range Information
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On which Campus will this work be done? Orange Approved Supervisor David Bryant Supervisor Email davbryant@chapman.edu
Desired Start Date 08/17/2026 Projected End Date 05/21/2027 Average number of hours per week Up to 10 Hrs
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
The Digital Assistant will work closely with the Web Editor and the Digital Marketing Manager, assisting with creating and publishing digital content on both The Panther’s website and social media accounts.
Responsibilities
Create and Curate Content:
Develop original content, including text, images, and videos.
Collaborate with the editorial and digital teams to promote articles and multimedia content.
Attend weekly staff meetings throughout the semester.
Manage Social Media Accounts:
Assist with daily management of social media accounts, including Facebook, X, Instagram, etc.
Schedule and publish posts, ensuring consistent and strategic posting.
Monitor and respond to comments, messages, and mentions.
Maintain and Update Website:
Regularly update the website with articles, multimedia content, and features.
Ensure the website is user-friendly, visually appealing, and consistently branded.
Required Qualifications
Background in journalism.
Ability to maintain professionalism.
Desired Qualifications
Prior experience with The Panther or a comparable publication.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Required work samples should include relevant digital content.
Budget Information
Is Federal work-study required? With or Without FWS
