Sports Editor - Spinnaker Media

Posting Details

Position Information Job Title Sports Editor - Spinnaker Media Department Spinnaker Media Position Number 966100 Requisition Number 063967 Position Type Student Assistant Full Time/Part Time Part-Time Time-limited through Hours 15 hours weekly Hourly Rate $12.00 Job Summary/Responsibilities The Sports Editor works with the Editor-in-Chief to coordinate storytelling in its various forms across all platforms, including print, digital, and broadcast platforms, using words, photography, video and audio. The Sports Editor is primarily responsible for the ongoing coverage of UNF athletics, including games and player profiles, as well as other sports content of interest to UNF students, faculty and staff. The Sports Editor is also responsible for coordinating coverage with a team of sports reporters and volunteers. The Sports Editor may be asked to assist with Spinnaker’s Breaking news coverage.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be asked to perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of Spinnaker. Employees must meet the responsibilities and qualifications of the position consistent with a minimum of 15 hours of competent effort each week. The Sports Editor will:

-Analyze information obtained from sources; Attend and cover games and press conferences; identify athletics and coaches for profile pieces
-Assist with Spinnaker Radio’s Play-by-Play coverage
-Develop, in concert with the Editor-in-Chief, a weekly sports coverage plan, with particular emphasis on stories that concern UNF
-Complete at least three publishable, compelling, timely multimedia sports stories
-Meet daily with fellow editors to determine when stories will be completed and what elements they will have
-Assign stories to reporters and, when needed, provide reporters with a reasonable amount of background information, possible story angles, and potential contacts
-Establish deadlines for articles
-Communicate to fellow editors any changes or updates to a story, when a story will not be completed on deadline, and work to update the deadline
-Review submitted articles to ensure that all guidelines regarding libel/slander, factual accuracy, fairness, deadlines, privacy, and plagiarism are followed
-Post articles and corresponding photos or videos to Spinnaker’s website
-Provide constructive feedback to reporters on articles submitted
-Attend required staff meetings and trainings
-Build and post office hours within the first week of the semester Required Qualifications Must be a current UNF student.
This position requires an understanding of the foundational principles of journalism and storytelling, a firm understanding of the legal/ethical issues of newsgathering, and good interpersonal and communication skills.

Must be continuously enrolled at UNF for the duration of the position and not be on academic probation or suspension as defined by the most recent University of North Florida course catalog. Preferred Qualifications Completed coursework in English, Communication, or Sporst Management is helpful but not required for the position. Statement(s) of Understanding N/A Statement(s) of Understanding Definition N/A Equal Opportunity In 2017, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the 80 HEED institutions and was also recognized as a 2017 Diversity Champion.

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who complains of discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of University Regulation. Carnegie UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens. Faculty Initiatives The University of North Florida promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service. Posting Detail Information Anticipated Start Date Job Posting Date 04/17/2024 Application Review Date Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Point of Contact Information Amanda Cox (904) 620-1579 Hiring Official Amanda Cox Location if not Jacksonville N/A Special Instructions Applicant must complete a Student Employment or Support Staff/Administrative/OPS Application (depending on the position type); supplemental documents are required to be uploaded: Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, at www.unfjobs.org in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. Once you submit both your completed application and uploaded documents you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records.