SPORTS CLERK-PT
Telegraph Herald
1 Positions
ID: 120699
Posted On 04/07/2024
Job Overview
Job Details
Description
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.
Qualifications
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.