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Sports Staff Writer, The Daily Beacon

Applications Deadline: Monday, Dec. 15 at 11:59 p.m.

The Daily Beacon is seeking 1 staff writer to join its sports team. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of journalistic writing and should have previous experience in sports reporting for the Beacon.
 

  • In this position, you are expected to:
    Write a minimum of two stories per week
  • Report to your section editor(s) and communicate on story progress daily
  • Work a beat if assigned by your editor
  • Develop sources
  • Pitch 2 stories per week (at least 1 within your beat)
  • Attend 1 weekly All Staff Meeting
  • Write all articles in proper AP Style
  • Plan a visual element for every story
  • Help to promote the Beacon through scheduled campus outreach events and engaging with content on social media

Staff writers receive $15/article.

This position reports to The Daily Beacon Sports and Asst. Sports editors. Additional duties may be assigned. 

Please submit the following:

  1. Resume
  2. Cover letter outlining why you are the best candidate for this position.
  3. Portfolio (optional)