LOG Yearbook Staff Copy Writer

University of Portland • Portland, OR

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About The Position

This is a student volunteer experience position. Volunteer experience participants receive monthly stipend payments. LOG Yearbook Staff Copy Writers work collaboratively with the LOG Yearbook Copy Editor and other LOG Yearbook staff members to write and source the copy featured in the 172-page LOG Yearbook, including blurbs, captions, titles, and quotes. NOTE: when applying, please include any relevant writing examples as your portfolio. This can include academic and/or personal writing.

Requirements

• Creative, self-motivated, and organized individual
• Solid understanding of spelling and grammar

Nice To Haves

• Past yearbook or student newspaper experience preferred but not required
• Interest and/or experience in student journalism

Responsibilities

• Contributes 11-15 stories per semester (200-400 words), either submitting complete stories or gathering information and interviews for alternative story formats.
• Writes ALL captions for photos featured in weekly assignments.
• Regularly contact sources for stories, conduct in person interviews, attend events and produce content that is fair and accurate.
• Supplies correctly spelled names and graduation year for subjects covered in each story submitted.
• Follows a standard style for writing as determined by the Copy Editor and Editor-in-Chief. In a timely manner, makes edits or completes rewrites to work after the Copy Editor has made editing marks and suggestions.
• Participation includes contributing at least two story ideas at weekly staff meetings.
• Participation includes attending weekly meetings (1-2 a week). Editor and Advisor should be advised of absence in advance.
• Other relevant duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees