Student Worker - Lariat Sports Editor AY27

Job Title: Lariat Sports Editor AY27

Job Classification: Business Operations, Student

Department: Student Publications

Hiring Manager: Doug Pils

Contact: [email protected]

Work Schedule: 20 hrs per week

Desired Length of Employment: Fall/Spring

Pay Rate: $9.00/hr

Key Components

• In a student employee capacity, may perform or assist with specialized business or operational functions that contribute to departmental goals and initiatives.

Job Description

The sports editor is responsible for assigning content, enforcing deadlines and editing staff work for AP style and clarity. The role spans multiple formats, requiring guiding writers and podcasters, assist with weekly print production and drive audience engagement through active social media management.

Duties

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

Employer: Baylor University

Work Location

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