Sports reporters cover all things UO and local sports, including varsity sports, club sports and more. Reporters cover live events and write game recaps or side bar features. They also craft more in-depth feature stories on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Reporters attend games and press conferences, cover breaking news events and work hand-in-hand with editors to tell stories surrounding local sports.
Responsibilities include:
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Cover about one event per week throughout the sports season (with some weeks off).
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Pitch at least two 500-1,000 word features per month.
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Actively engage with and work on edits promptly.
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Attend weekly all-staff and desk meetings.
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Represent the Emerald in a positive light when covering events and attending press conferences.