Student Worker - Lariat News Writer/Sports Writer/Arts & Life Writer AY26 at ACADEMIC

Job Title: Lariat News Writer/Sports Writer/Arts & Life Writer AY26

Job Classification: Marketing and Communications, Student

Department: Student Publications

Hiring Manager: Terri Evans

Contact: [email protected]

Work Schedule: 8 - 16 hours per week

Desired Length of Employment: Fall/Ongoing

Pay Rate: $9 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. 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 

• Provide marketing and communications support to assigned area of responsibility  
• Assist with various projects, activities or tasks related to marketing and communications 
• Support marketing and communications strategies and perform duties accordingly 
• Exhibit a willingness to take initiative and work independently and collaboratively  
• Ability to comply with University policies  
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance 

Employer: Baylor University

Work Location: Castellaw Communications Center, Room 232

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