SPORTS WRITER I
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Job overview
Woodward Communications, Inc. is hiring a SPORTS WRITER I. Covers sports assignments by taking photos, collecting data and information, and writing stories for the newspaper, attending events, using equipment responsibly, maintaining a customer‑first environment, and providing proactive service while meeting deadlines and departmental goals.
Key focus areas include Cover sports assignments by taking photos, collecting data and information, and writing stories as assigned., Attend, report and write about sports events, performance within professional standards as assigned., and Use equipment with great care, keeping camera and equipment clean and ready for the next person..
Important skills include Videography, Equipment Use, Computer, Telephone, Keyboarding, and Spelling.
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Full job description
Salary Range $16.00 - $16.00 Hourly
Position Type Part Time
Education Level High School
Travel Percentage Road Warrior
Category Media - Journalism - Newspaper
Description
Supervisory Responsibilities:
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People: None other than self.
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Data: Local sports copy, and files.
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Things: Camera and equipment, computer, telephone.
Overall Responsibilities: Cover sports assignments by taking photos, collecting data and information and write stories as assigned within the newspaper guidelines and deadlines. Specific Responsibilities: Attend, report and write about sports events, performance within professional standards as assigned.
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Use equipment with great care, as if it were your own. Expectation is to keep the
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camera and equipment clean and ready for the next person to use.
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Maintain a "customer comes first" environment with pro-active commitment to
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internal and external customer service.
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Suggest and initiate, as appropriate, new methods and procedures to enhance efficient
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operation of the department as a whole.
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Participates in the Great Game of Business.
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Other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Behavior: Team player. Follows policies and regulations set up by the location. Commitment to accuracy, getting the story and service. Punctual and dependable. Accepts constructive criticism positively. Presents a positive image of the newspaper, corporation and profession. Maintains valid driver’s license. Skills: Keyboarding, spelling, grammar, basic mathematics. Ability to work effectively and efficiently, especially on deadline and without continual supervision. Can communicate effectively and courteously. Knowledge: Basic understanding of most sports, including rules and terms. Have good writing and reporting skills. Have good photo skills.
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