Baylor University
Student Worker - Lariat News Writer/Sports Writer/Arts & Life Writer AY26
Baylor University, Waco, Texas, United States, 76796
Job Description
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: terri_evans@baylor.edu
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
Work Address:
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: terri_evans@baylor.edu
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
Work Address: