Staff Writer

About FIU

Florida International University (FIU) is a Top 50 public research university with over 55,000 students and an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in Miami, FIU offers over 200 degree programs, including medicine and law. FIU faculty include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars, and MacArthur Genius Fellows. As a Carnegie R1 institution, FIU focuses on student success, economic mobility, and community engagement, driving impactful research in environmental resilience, health, and technology and innovation.

Job Summary

The Staff Writer in the Executive Communications team assists the Director of Communications and the President's speechwriter in crafting and delivering compelling written content. This position requires a creative, detail-oriented writer who understands the importance of tone, voice, and accuracy. The Staff Writer conducts research and produces content in both English and Spanish, such as talking points, remarks, internal memos, and various communications for executives and the university community. They collaborate closely with the Director of Communications and President's speechwriter to understand specific needs for each assignment, ensuring accuracy and relevancy of the content. They work with tight deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality and consistency, revising and editing drafts based on feedback from leaders and other stakeholders. They assist in maintaining the executive communication team's calendar and managing workflow. They perform other related duties as required or as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Submission of a professional portfolio or relevant work samples is required upon application.

Departmental Requirements

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in a university setting or understanding of higher education landscape.
• Familiarity with content management systems.
• Spanish writing skills preferred.
• Ability to adapt writing style to suit different audiences and media.

How To Apply

Prospective Employee:

• To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
• Before applying, prepare to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter, or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended to combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment.
• Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

To apply as an internal candidate, log into Employee Self Service (ESS) and follow the application process.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check

Other Information

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and at locations outside of the University.
• Travel to FIU Campus may be required.