Contract Editor Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

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Job Description

The core of The Nevada Sagebrush's content is its news section. The Assistant News Editor is responsible for writing, editing and pitching stories, as well as working in tandem with the News Editor.

The Assistant News Editor is a position meant to help the news editor in the curation of content for The Sagebrush's news section in any given week. This can take the form of writing for the section, editing contributor work or assisting with multimedia content creation.

Applicants should have experience writing or editing news, be willing to work on a team and be comfortable working under deadline pressure. Applicants should also have a basic understanding of media ethics and media law, especially as they pertain to reporting on a college campus.

Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership, communication and organizational skills, along with the ability to collaborate across sections in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Applicants should also have a basic understanding of media ethics and media law, especially as they pertain to reporting on a college campus.

Responsibilities

• Help support the News Editor with timely edits to articles and multimedia content.

• Edit articles and multimedia content for clarity, accuracy, style and AP standards.

• Support section editors with editing workload and production needs.

• Ensure timely articles submitted for edits are reviewed and returned the same day when necessary to meet publication deadlines.

• Assist with volunteer recruitment, outreach and retention efforts.

• Help organize fundraising initiatives, networking opportunities and community events.

• Build and maintain relationships with campus organizations, community partners and media contacts.

• Collaborate with staff to strengthen newsroom communication and workflow.

• Uphold media ethics, newsroom standards and professional journalism practices.

• Contribute reporting, writing and multimedia content as needed.

• Mentor staff members and assist with onboarding and newsroom development.

Required Qualifications

• Be a student of the University of Nevada, Reno.

• Maintain a 2.00 GPA and be enrolled in at least 12 credits unless a graduating senior.

• Have strong leadership and good news-judgment,

• Must have experience with AP style and writing for print or online

• Have experience writing headlines

• Have a strong voice within articles and work well under deadline.

• Should be familiar with current Sagebrush work (articles, multimedia, social media)

• Should have experience with social media and Word Press

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (especially InDesign) is preferred

• Experience with multimedia programs (Premiere Pro, Audition, After Effects) is preferred

Compensation Grade

$12/hr - Hours determined by the Nevada Sagebrush Executive Editor

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

Required Attachment(s)

Resume/CV - (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter - (required)

Contact Information for Three Professional References - (required) Please include name, contact information, and relationship.

3-5 clips with their application -- (required) All applicants must submit 3-5 clips with their application. Clips can be work samples, 1000 words or less, or any other medium which shows the applicant's talents. Essays will not be accepted. via a portfolio or website. (Word or PDF)

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada's original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 ("Very High Research") university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the "Best National Universities" and "Best National Public Universities." It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times' "Top Colleges for Economic Diversity."

Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada's first medical school - the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University's physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as "University Village," to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.

Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google's TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation.

In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada - led by the University of Nevada, Reno - was named one of the inaugural 31 RegionalTechnology and InnovationHubs (TechHubs).Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories.Nevada's Tech Hub will strengthen America's lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.

Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that's transforming Nevada's communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students' cognitive growth and academic achievement - all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.

For more information, please visitthe University's website.