About this role
Job Title: Student Worker - Lariat News Writer/Sports Writer/A&L Writer AY27 Job Classification: Marketing and Communications, Student Department: Student Publications Hiring Manager: Terri Evans Contact: [email protected] Work Schedule: 8 hrs per week Desired Length of Employment: Fall/Spring Pay Rate: $9.00 per hour 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. Sports writers must be familiar with sports terminology. Duties: •Covers a beat •Provides a weekly budget 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 in a timely manner •Is in constant communication with editors regarding daily coverage and upcoming projects •Exhibit a willingness to take initiative and work independently and collaboratively Employer: Baylor University Work Location: Castellaw Communications Center/Rm 232 Work Address: 219 Baylor Ave, Waco, TX 76706