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: terri_evans@baylor.edu

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

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