What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Editor position at Antelope County News?
*Job Overview*
We are seeking a talented Sports Editor to over seen the sports department of our four newspapers. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sports and experience writing for a newspaper, along with strong photography and social media skills.
*Duties*
- Write sports articles for grammar, style, and accuracy
- Organize the coverage schedule
- Write 4-5 game summeries per day along with cover 3-4 games per week
- Use AP Style in writing
- Collaborate with writers to develop engaging sports stories
- Research sports topics to provide insightful commentary
- Write headlines and captions for sports articles
*Skills*
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficient in writing, copy editing and proofreading
- Strong photography skills
- Social media skills
- Familiarity with the AP Manual Style
- Strong research abilities
- Proficiency in word processing software
- Creative writing skills
If you are a sports enthusiast with a keen eye for detail and a knack for storytelling, we invite you to apply for the Sports Editor position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Word processing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Microsoft Word: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Neligh, NE 68756 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Neligh, NE 68756: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $45,000