A sports reporter will cover all sports-related news, both on-campus and off, and will be specifically expected to:
— Monitor the news daily to keep abreast of sports events and issues that need to be covered and see that no pertinent news is missed.
— Work with the sports editor and fellow reporters to generate story ideas.
— Ensure that all areas of sports are regularly covered. At the minimum, the sports desk must regularly cover:

— University intercollegiate athletics

— EMU Club Sports

— Major professional and college sports, as appropriate.

— 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.
— Write a minimum of 35 inches of copy per week (additional writing is
optional).
— May be asked to write columns on a regular basis.
— Become extremely familiar with the rules of Associated Press and Emerald style.
— Ensure, to the best of your ability, that all your writing is accurate, fair, clear and complete.
— Work with the sports editor to improve your writing.
— Finish all writing on deadline.
— Keep regular office hours.
— Attend required staff meetings and weekly desk meetings.
— Set individual goals each term to improve your journalistic skills.
Requirements: Must be enrolled as a student at the University of Oregon when the position begins. Must be able to work about 20 hours a week.
Direct Supervisor: Sports editor