Panther Newspaper Opinions Editor

Posting Details

Student Title Classification Information

Quick Link
https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/39957

Job Number
SE207024

Position Information

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

Scheduling
Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar
(https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-calendar.aspx)

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