Hourly Pooled - Multimedia Sports Writer, Student Media

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Multimedia Sports Writer within the Student Media at the University of Wyoming. The primary purpose of this position is to produce high-quality sports journalism for the Student Media's print, digital, and broadcast platforms. This involves covering University of Wyoming athletics and local sports, researching, writing, reporting, and presenting sports content. The writer will collaborate with editors, photographers, videographers, and broadcast staff to ensure accurate, engaging, and timely multimedia coverage.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled as a University of Wyoming student.
• Interest in sports journalism and knowledge of collegiate athletics.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and flexible hours to cover sporting events.
• Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple assignments.
• Willingness to learn print, digital, broadcast, and multimedia journalism techniques.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced student newsroom.
• Must be available to start work Aug. 24, 2025.
• Must be available for publication deadlines on Sundays and Wednesday nights.
• Must be available Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for training.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with photography, video production, audio recording, or social media is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Cover University of Wyoming athletics and other assigned sporting events for print, digital, and broadcast platforms.
• Research, write, and edit sports stories, game recaps, previews, feature stories, and athlete profiles.
• Deliver live or recorded sports reports, stand-ups, or on-air segments for WyoWire broadcasts and livestreams as assigned.
• Maintain accuracy, AP Style, ethical journalism standards, and fact-checking in all published content.
• Meet assigned deadlines and participate in editorial meetings and story planning sessions.
• Attend regular editorial and production meetings.
• Maintain regular office hours of not less than 8 hours per week between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed