Job Title: News Writer/Sports Writer/Arts & Life Writer-AY25
Job Classification: Business Operations, Student
Department: Student Publications
Hiring Manager: Terri Evans
Contact: terri_evans@baylor.edu
Work Schedule: 8 - 16 hrs per week
Desired Length of Employment: Fall/Spring
Pay Rate: $9
Job Description: Lariat news, sports and A&L writers must have a solid understanding of news values and the ability to write accurately on deadline. They must be well versed in news writing and feature writing skills and have a strong command of grammar, spelling and AP style. Writers must have good interpersonal skills. Sportswriters must be familiar with sports terminology.
Duties:
Covers a beat
Pitches next week's stories to their respective editors each Wednesday night
Writes at least four news/sports/A&L stories per week (two for part-time writers)
Writes news, feature and in-depth stories
Provides news for baylorlariat.com and Lariat social media in a timely manner
Is in constant communication with editors regarding daily coverage and upcoming projects
Exhibit a willingness to take initiative
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Perform business operations duties for assigned area of responsibility
- Provide excellent customer service to clients
- Ability to prioritize and take initiative
- Assist with various projects, activities and tasks related to business operations
- Ability to comply with University policies
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Employer: Baylor University
Work Location: Castellaw Communications Building, Suite 232
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