Hourly Pooled - Branding Iron Staff Writer, Student Media

Job DescriptionJoin Our Campus Community!Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Wyoming. Our community thrives on the contributions of talented and driven individuals who share in our mission, vision, and values. If your expertise and experience align with the goals of our institution, we would be thrilled to hear from you. We encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our vibrant campus community today!At the University of Wyoming, we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace.JOB TITLE:Branding Iron Staff Writer, Student MediaJOB PURPOSE:Provide news, feature or sports stories to newspaper for publication in print and/or online editions.JFNTMPESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Produce at least three stories per week.Pick up assignments from section editor.Meet with section editor regularly.Create story ideas for consideration of section editor.Other duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Full-time studentAccess to personal transportationNewspaper experience, including writing news stories.Must be available for publication deadlines on Sundays and Wednesday nights.Must be available Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for training.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Knowledge of AP and BI stylebooksKnowledge of basic journalistic style and how to write newspaper articles.REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:Cover letterResume or C.V.WORK LOCATION:On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.ABOUT LARAMIE:The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.