What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pooled Position Limited Tempor - Branding Iron Sports Editor position at UW Candidate Experience?
The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives.
JOB TITLE:
Branding Iron Sports Editor
JOB PURPOSE:
To provide edited copy through stories and copy from writers and reports for publication in the newspaper.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Meet with editor/managing editor daily for consultation and assignment.
- In consultation with editor/managing editor, assign stories to writers and reporters.
- Dummy newspaper section.
- Edit copy of newspaper section.
- Generate story ideas within sections.
- Supervise work of writers and reporters.
- Conduct meeting with writers and reporters when necessary for progress reports, story ideas, work evaluation.
- Maintain regular office hours of not less than 15 hours a week.
- Attend weekly editorial meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Determine coverage of sporting events.
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Full-time student
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Available for training Aug. 21 and 22 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Some basic newspaper reporting or equivalent experience
- Some prior supervisory experience
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/
