University of Nevada, Reno is hiring: Student Worker- Staff Writer in Reno

Staff Writer Position

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

The Staff Writer's main responsibility is to produce written content for Insight's print magazine and website. They are responsible for writing 2-3 articles per volume and online-specific content when necessary. Articles will range from 400 to 1,000 words, depending on the crafted story. This position requires a strict adherence to deadlines set by the Editor-in-Chief and Copy Editor. The Staff Writer will also help ensure that volunteer writers adhere to the selected theme. The Staff Writer will directly work with the Copy Editor to improve their written work and should therefore be willing to make any necessary changes throughout the revising/editing processes.

All staff members are expected to attend weekly team meetings to discuss updates, announcements, etc. to uphold solid and effective communication amongst the Insight Magazine team.

This job application asks that 2 written work samples be combined into one document and submitted.

Responsibilities

• Create textual content for Insight's print magazine and website
• Revise written articles based on feedback from the Copy Editor and/or EIC
• Mitigate spelling and grammatical errors found in drafts with the help of the Copy Editor
• Adhere to strict deadlines
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Distribute Insight Magazines

Required Qualifications

• Candidate is enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno
• Candidate has an understanding of Google Documents and Google Drive
• Candidate has knowledge of AP Citation Style
• Candidate has the ability to work nights and weekends

Schedule: 5-10 hours per week

Compensation: Student Employee Level 1

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu.

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

• 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)
• 2 written work samples (required) Combine into one document.
• Contact Information for Three Professional References (optional) Please include name, contact information, and relationship.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).