Department or Unit Name Panther Newspaper Position Headcount 1 Position Title Panther Newspaper Opinions Editor 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
Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
On which Campus will this work be done? Orange Approved Supervisor David Bryant Supervisor Email davbryant@chapman.edu
Desired Start Date 08/03/2026 Projected End Date 05/21/2027 Average number of hours per week Up to 10 Hrs
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
The Opinions Editor is responsible for recruiting weekly guest columns and writing weekly columns. This positions also must be able to attend weekly staff and editorial board meetings throughout each semester.
Responsibilities
Content Development:
Ideate and execute special multimedia projects.
Oversee all forms of content related to op-eds, guest essays, etc., but not content for News, Features and other parts of the Panther.
Spearheading, sourcing, or launching local investigative reports.
Collaborate with writers, photographers, designers, and other contributors to produce high-quality multimedia content.
Outreach and Partnerships:
Identify and maintain partnerships with external organizations to source additional multimedia content.
CSBN, Chapman Radio, Chapman News, CoPA, etc.
Student Voices
First-person narratives and opinion pieces from students on a variety of topics.
Spotlights on unique student experiences, hobbies, and achievements.
Opinion Columns
Regular columns by staff writers and guest contributors on current issues and personal perspectives.
Open forums for reader submissions and letters to the editor.
Required Qualifications
Background in journalism.
Ability to maintain professionalism and uphold ethical reporting standards.
Desired Qualifications
Prior experience with The Panther or a comparable publication.
Familiarity with AP Style.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Required work samples should include relevant writing, reporting, and/or editing.
Budget Information
Is Federal work-study required? With or Without FWS
