SPORTS WRITER I
$33,280–$33,280 year
On-siteGalena, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Cover sports assignments by taking photos, collecting data, and writing stories within newspaper guidelines and deadlines. Attend, report, and write about sports events while maintaining professional standards. Use camera and equipment with care, keeping them clean and ready for the next user. Maintain a proactive commitment to internal and external customer service. Suggest new methods to enhance efficient department operation. Participate in the Great Game of Business. Requires a valid driver's license, strong writing and reporting skills, and the ability to work effectively under deadline pressure without continual supervision.
Required Qualifications
- Maintain valid driver's license
- Keyboarding
- spelling
- grammar
- basic mathematics
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently, especially on deadline and without continual supervision
- Can communicate effectively and courteously
- Basic understanding of most sports, including rules and terms
- Have good writing and reporting skills
- Have good photo skills
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