Student Affairs Communications Request Form

Welcome! Please use this form to:

- Pitch stories for FIU News
- Request press releases and/or media advisories for distribution to external media
- Submit a pre-written communication for editing
- Request individual mass communications, such as emails to the university community, video scripts, talking points for an upcoming event, etc.
- Request a communications plan for an upcoming event, campaign or other initiative
- Schedule media training for a student representative or faculty/staff member who will appear in news media
- Initiate a collaborative project involving Creative & Design Services or another unit (ex: annual report)

Please note FIU News stories and press releases undergo an approval process and require a minimum 2 weeks' lead time in advance of your desired publish/distribution date. Thank you!

Name Name First Last
Department
Email Address
Phone
What type of communication(s) are you requesting?

What type of communication(s) are you requesting? FIU News story (Account Manager to write) DASA News story (written by your department for editing by Account Manager) DASA News story (Account Manager to write) Press release and/or media advisory for newsworthy event/initiative Submit a pre-written communication for editing and approval (ex: email blast or newsletter) Email blast to university community Video script/concept Talking points for upcoming event Communications plan for upcoming event, campaign or initiative (we will discuss most effective methods of communication for your project) Media training for a student or faculty/staff member Initiate a collaborative project with Creative & Design Services (FIU Strategic Communications, Government & External Affairs) Other (please explain) Other (please explain)
Please describe the purpose and goals of this project. (If you are requesting an FIU News story or press release, please pitch your idea and share how this program/initiative advances or relates to the university's Next Horizon strategic goals.)
When is your desired publication/completion date? When is your desired publication/completion date? / MM / DD YYYY
Does multimedia (photos, videos, etc.) exist that can be used in your project or story? (Please note FIU News stories and press releases require at least a photo.)

Does multimedia (photos, videos, etc.) exist that can be used in your project or story? (Please note FIU News stories and press releases require at least a photo.) Yes, multimedia has already been created/stock imagery exists. No, my project will need multimedia to be created. I have multimedia, but I'm not sure it will work for my project. No, my project does not need multimedia.
For those requesting a story or press release: Are there other departments or individuals involved in your program/initiative who should be included in this story?

For those requesting a story or press release: Are there other departments or individuals involved in your program/initiative who should be included in this story? No Yes (please explain) Yes (please explain)
Does the final product require approval beyond the person requesting this project (such as a member of leadership or a collaborator from another department)?

Does the final product require approval beyond the person requesting this project (such as a member of leadership or a collaborator from another department)? No Yes (please share who needs to approve) Yes (please share who needs to approve)
Submit a document for editing or supporting materials relevant to your request. (NOTE: If your file size is greater than 5MB, please upload to SharePoint and include a shareable link in this submission.)

Attach Files
SharePoint link to folder/files you wish to share that are larger than 5MB. (NOTE: Please enable editing when you create your SharePoint link.)