Student Worker - Sagebrush Assistant Sports Editor

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Job Description If anything is at the heart of the University of Nevada, Reno, it's sports. From football and basketball to boxing, swim and dive, the sports section of The Nevada Sagebrush is responsible for providing the news, scores, updates and analysis that modern sports fans expect.

Applicants should be experienced with sports writing and have a passion for collegiate athletics, especially at the University of Nevada, Reno. Applicants should also have experience with AP style, as well as a basic understanding of media ethics and media law, especially as they pertain to reporting on a college campus.

Applicants are expected to be able to cover sports events and assist the Sports Editor with editing articles and multimedia content throughout the week.

Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership, communication and organizational skills, along with the ability to collaborate across sections in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Applicants should also have a basic understanding of media ethics and media law, especially as they pertain to reporting on a college campus.

Responsibilities :

Assist in writing articles, producing multimedia content and editing contributor work throughout the week Ensure timely articles submitted for edits are reviewed and returned the same day when necessary to meet publication deadlines.

Assist with volunteer recruitment, outreach and retention efforts.

Help organize fundraising initiatives, networking opportunities and community events.

Build and maintain relationships with campus organizations, community partners and media contacts.

Collaborate with staff to strengthen newsroom communication and workflow.

Uphold media ethics, newsroom standards and professional journalism practices.

Contribute reporting, writing and multimedia content as needed.

Mentor staff members and assist with onboarding and newsroom development.

Required Qualifications Be a student of the University of Nevada, Reno.

Maintain a 2.00 GPA and be enrolled in at least 12 credits unless a graduating senior.

Have strong leadership

Must have experience with AP style and writing for print or online

Have experience writing headlines

Have a strong voice within articles and work well under deadline.

Should be familiar with current Sagebrush work (articles, multimedia, social media)
Should have experience with social media and Word Press

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (especially InDesign) is preferred

Experience with multimedia programs (Premiere Pro, Audition, After Effects) is preferred

Compensation Grade $12/hr - Hours determined by the Nevada Sagebrush Executive Editor Exempt No Full -Time Equivalent
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Required Attachment(s)
Resume/CV – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter – (required)
Contact Information for Three Professional References – (required) Please include name, contact information, and relationship.
3-5 clips with their application - (required) All applicants must submit 3-5 clips with their application. Clips can be work samples, 1000 words or less, or any other medium which shows the applicant's talents. Essays will not be accepted. via a portfolio or website. (Word or PDF)
This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

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