SPORTS WRITER I_

SPORTS WRITER IJob DetailsJob LocationGalena Gazette - Galena, ILPosition TypePart TimeEducation LevelHigh SchoolTravel PercentageRoad WarriorJob CategoryMedia - Journalism - NewspaperDescriptionSupervisory Responsibilities:+ People: None other than self.+ Data: Local sports copy, and files.+ Things: Camera and equipment, computer, telephone.Overall Responsibilities:Cover sports assignments by taking photos, collecting data and information and write stories asassigned within the newspaper guidelines and deadlines.Specific Responsibilities:Attend, report and write about sports events, performance within professional standardsas 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. Commitmentto accuracy, getting the story and service. Punctual and dependable. Accepts constructivecriticism 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 andefficiently, especially on deadline and without continual supervision. Can communicateeffectively and courteously.Knowledge:Basic understanding of most sports, including rules and terms. Have good writingand reporting skills. Have good photo skills.