SPORTS CLERK-PT

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• People:  None other than self.
• Data:  Local and wire sports copy, and files
• Things:  Computers, telephones and office equipment.

Overall Responsibilities:

Receive, prepare and input sports information within the newspaper and online guidelines and deadlines. 

Specific Responsibilities:

• Receive and prepare sports information as story and/or Scoreboard (agate) copy.
• Develop content and provide updates for online products and social media.
• Maintain accurate records of standings and scoring leaders. 
• Edit and design the Scoreboard (agate) page, following established deadlines, style and standards as assigned. 
• Write minor sports round-ups.
• Attend, report and write about sporting events, performance within the professional standards as assigned.
• Adhere to TH policies and journalistic ethics.
• Maintain a “customer comes first” environment with pro-active commitment to internal and external customer service.
• Suggest and initiate new methods or procedures to enhance operation of department or newspaper.
• Actively participates in the Great Game of Business.

Successful sports writer qualifications:

• basic understanding of most sports,
• familiar with technology (mobile devices, common computer programs, Internet),
• excellent command of the English language,
• propensity for accuracy,
• ability to meet deadlines,

Experience with page design software, editing, headline writing and interviewing desired.

Benefits:

Part-time benefits include competitive wage, employee stock ownership and 401(k) retirement plans.