Student Worker- Staff Writer

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Job Description

The Staff Writer’s main responsibility is to produce written content for Insight’s print magazine and website. They are responsible for writing 2-3 articles per volume and online-specific content when necessary. Articles will range from 400 to 1,000 words, depending on the crafted story. This position requires a strict adherence to deadlines set by the Editor-in-Chief and Copy Editor. The Staff Writer will also help ensure that volunteer writers adhere to the selected theme. The Staff Writer will directly work with the Copy Editor to improve their written work and should therefore be willing to make any necessary changes throughout the revising/editing processes.  

All staff members are expected to attend weekly team meetings to discuss updates, announcements, etc. to uphold solid and effective communication amongst the Insight Magazine team.  

This job application asks that 2 written work samples be combined into one document and submitted.

Responsibilities

• Create textual content for Insight’s print magazine and website  

• Revise written articles based on feedback from the Copy Editor and/or EIC 

• Mitigate spelling and grammatical errors found in drafts with the help of the Copy Editor 

• Adhere to strict deadlines 

• Attend weekly staff meetings 

• Distribute Insight Magazines 

Required Qualifications

• Candidate is enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno

• Candidate has an understanding of Google Documents and Google Drive 

• Candidate has knowledge of AP Citation Style 

• Candidate has the ability to work nights and weekends  

Schedule

5-10 hours per week

Compensation

Student Employee Level 1

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents section