{"id":1558,"date":"2026-08-04T10:51:57","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T01:21:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-news\/?p=1558"},"modified":"2026-08-04T10:51:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T01:21:57","slug":"et27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-news\/2026\/08\/04\/et27\/","title":{"rendered":"FUSA is recruiting the 2027 Empire Times editors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Three paid positions are available for Flinders students to help lead the University\u2019s student magazine across print and digital publishing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Empire Times is Flinders University\u2019s student magazine. Published in print four times a year and online throughout the year, it provides a platform for student writing, art, culture, opinion, interviews, humour,\u00a0politics\u00a0and campus life.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The student editorial team helps set the direction of the magazine and turn student ideas into work that people will want to pick up, read and share.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What do the editors do?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The editors work collaboratively across fostering student voices, contributor support, editing, pitches, chasing stories, digital content and shaping each issue.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The work may include helping a first-time contributor develop an idea, editing a submitted article, finding a story on campus, planning online\u00a0content\u00a0or working with the production team to bring an issue together.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Applicants do not need formal publishing experience. Relevant experience might come from coursework, student media, clubs, creative projects, writing, design, social media, community\u00a0involvement\u00a0or other collaborative work.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are the roles paid?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes. Each editor receives an $8,500 honorarium in acknowledgement of the contribution\u00a0required.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The opportunity is open to current Flinders University students who can\u00a0participate\u00a0throughout the 2027 editorial term.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Information sessions<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Students who would like to learn more before applying can attend an information session.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Two in-person sessions will be held at The Nucleus, near Flinders Connect at Bedford Park, on Wednesday 12 August:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">12\u20131pm\u00a0&gt;\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/events.humanitix.com\/empire-times-magazine-the-nucleus-12pm-session\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">RSVP here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">2\u20133pm\u00a0&gt;\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/events.humanitix.com\/empire-times-magazine-the-nucleus-2pm-session\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">RSVP here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An online session will also be held on Thursday 20 August at 10.30am\u00a0&gt;\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/events.humanitix.com\/et27_online\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">RSVP here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0The sessions will explain the roles, application\u00a0process\u00a0and support available, with time for students to ask questions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to apply<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Expressions of interest open\u00a0now\u00a0and close on 28 August 2026.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Students can read the role information, register for an information\u00a0session\u00a0and\u00a0submit\u00a0an application at:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fusa.edu.au\/et2027\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">fusa.edu.au\/et2027<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; 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