Job Information
Woodward Communications, Inc. SPORTS WRITER I in Galena, Illinois
SPORTS WRITER I
Job Details
Job Location
Galena Gazette - Galena, IL
Position Type
Part Time
Education Level
High School
Travel Percentage
Road Warrior
Job Category
Media - Journalism - Newspaper
Description
Supervisory 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.
Qualifications
Behavior: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.