A news reporter will cover news and write features on assigned beat
areas and will be specifically expected to:
- Write a minimum of 40 inches of copy per week (additional writing is
optional). - Work with your news editor and fellow reporters to generate story
ideas. - Ensure, to the best of your ability, that all your writing is
accurate,
fair,
clear and complete. - Work with your editor to improve your writing.
- Become extremely familiar with the rules of Associated Press and
Emerald style. - Ensure that all sources in the assigned beat areas are regularly (at
least
once a week) covered. - Coordinate with the graphics department to ensure as many stories as
possible have a visual element with them by posting photo and graphic
tip
sheets, and when appropriate, by taking a camera on assignment to
shoot photographs. - Finish all writing on deadline.
- Keep regular office hours.
- Attend required staff meetings and weekly desk meetings.
- Monitor the news daily to keep abreast of issues that need to be
covered,
and see that no pertinent news is missed. - Set individual goals each term to improve your journalistic skills.
Requirements: Must be enrolled as a student at the University of Oregon
during employment. As a salaried employee, hours will vary, but must be
able to work up to 20 hours a week.
Direct supervisor: News editor