Job Title: News Writer/Sports Writer/Arts & Life Writer-AY25 Job Classification: Business Operations, Student Department: Student Publications Hiring Manager: Terri Evans Contact: terri_evans@baylor.edu Work Schedule: 8 - 16 hrs per week Desired Length of Employment: Fall/Spring Pay Rate: $9 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 Employer: Baylor University Work Location: Castellaw Communications Building, Suite 232