Student Worker - Sagebrush Assistant Sports Editor

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

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About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is seeking a Student Worker to serve as the Sagebrush Assistant Sports Editor. The sports section of The Nevada Sagebrush is responsible for providing news, scores, updates, and analysis for collegiate athletics. Applicants should have experience with sports writing, a passion for collegiate athletics, and familiarity with AP style, media ethics, and media law as they pertain to reporting on a college campus. The role involves covering sports events, assisting the Sports Editor with editing articles and multimedia content, and collaborating with other sections in a fast-paced newsroom environment. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential.

Requirements

• Be a student of the University of Nevada, Reno.
• Maintain a 2.00 GPA and be enrolled in at least 12 credits unless a graduating senior.
• Have strong leadership skills.
• Must have experience with AP style and writing for print or online.
• Have experience writing headlines.
• Have a strong voice within articles and work well under deadline.
• Should be familiar with current Sagebrush work (articles, multimedia, social media).
• Should have experience with social media and Word Press.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (especially InDesign) is preferred.
• Experience with multimedia programs (Premiere Pro, Audition, After Effects) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in writing articles, producing multimedia content, and editing contributor work throughout the week.
• Ensure timely articles submitted for edits are reviewed and returned the same day when necessary to meet publication deadlines.
• Assist with volunteer recruitment, outreach, and retention efforts.
• Help organize fundraising initiatives, networking opportunities, and community events.
• Build and maintain relationships with campus organizations, community partners, and media contacts.
• Collaborate with staff to strengthen newsroom communication and workflow.
• Uphold media ethics, newsroom standards, and professional journalism practices.
• Contribute reporting, writing, and multimedia content as needed.
• Mentor staff members and assist with onboarding and newsroom development.

What This Job Offers

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