PULSE REPORTER
A Pulse reporter will cover entertainment news and write features on assigned beat areas and will be specifically expected to:
— Monitor the news daily to keep abreast of issues that need to be covered and see that no pertinent news is missed.
— Work with the Pulse editor and fellow reporters to generate story ideas.
— 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.
— Write a minimum of 35 inches of copy per week (additional writing is
optional).
— 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 your news 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: Pulse editor