About The Role

Cover sports assignments by taking photos, collecting data and information and write stories as
assigned within the newspaper guidelines and deadlines.

Attend, report and write about sports events, performance within professional standards
as assigned.
Use equipment with great care, as if it were your own. Expectation is to keep the
camera and equipment clean and ready for the next person to use.
Maintain a "customer comes first" environment with pro-active commitment to
internal and external customer service.
Suggest and initiate, as appropriate, new methods and procedures to enhance efficient
operation of the department as a whole.
Participates in the Great Game of Business.
Other job-related duties as assigned.
QualificationsBehavior: Team player. Follows policies and regulations set up by the location. Commitment
to accuracy, getting the story and service. Punctual and dependable. Accepts constructive
criticism positively. Presents a positive image of the newspaper, corporation and profession.
Maintains valid driver’s license.
Skills: Keyboarding, spelling, grammar, basic mathematics. Ability to work effectively and
efficiently, especially on deadline and without continual supervision. Can communicate
effectively and courteously.
Knowledge: Basic understanding of most sports, including rules and terms. Have good writing
and reporting skills. Have good photo skills.