Student Worker - Lariat Sports Editor AY27
Baylor University•Waco, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
In a student employee capacity, the Lariat Sports Editor will perform or assist with specialized business or operational functions that contribute to departmental goals and initiatives. The sports editor is responsible for assigning content, enforcing deadlines, and editing staff work for AP style and clarity. This role spans multiple formats, requiring the guidance of writers and podcasters, assistance with weekly print production, and driving audience engagement through active social media management.
Requirements
- Must be a student employee
- Proficiency in AP style and grammar
- Ability to manage deadlines
- Experience with social media management
- Ability to provide feedback to staff
- Familiarity with podcast production and equipment
Nice To Haves
- Experience in journalism or media
- Experience with print production
- Experience with multimedia content creation
Responsibilities
- Assembles weekly sports budget
- Assign stories, photos, and multimedia
- Edits sports writer/reporter content for AP style and grammar
- Assists in coverage with at least 4 stories a week
- Enforces goals and deadlines
- Attends daily budget meetings
- Participates in bi-weekly print nights
- Attends weekly staff meetings
- Communicates with and provides feedback to sports podcasters
- Assists in the production of podcasts and provides instructions on how to use equipment
- Attends social media meetings and assists in social media content
Benefits
- Pay Rate: $9.00/hr
- Work Schedule: 20 hrs per week
- Desired Length of Employment: Fall/Spring
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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