Student Worker- Sagebrush Opinion Editor

Job Description

No paper is complete without a strong editorial section. It is the job of the Opinion section to ensure readers of The Nevada Sagebrush are presented with a balanced set of well-written, well-argued opinions in every issue they pick up.

Applicants should be able to write with a strong voice and be comfortable writing and voicing strong opinions. Applicants should also have a basic understanding of media ethics and media law, especially as they pertain to reporting on a college campus. Applicants are expected to be able to write articles throughout the week and publish articles regularly on the Nevada Sagebrush website.

All applicants must submit 3-5 clips with their application. Clips must be work samples and 1000 words or less. Argumentative essays will be accepted.

Responsibilities

Write, edit and curate content for the Opinion section and update website content throughout the week

Content should be local-oriented, and columns dealing with state and national stories should either be localized or run in moderation

Recruit and maintain relationships with contributing writers

The Opinion Editor is the primary editor for any and all contributor op-eds

It is up to the section editor to assign individual deadlines to individual writers

No matter what individual deadlines are, all work being published in the Tuesday print edition must be in to the Copy Desk by 12 PM Sunday

Online-first or online-exclusive articles are assigned deadlines on an article-by-article basis, but it is the editor's responsibility for enforcing these deadlines

The Opinion section is highly dependent on contributor work, and thus management of and relationships with contributing writers is critical. The editor should be willing to solicit for new contributors

Assist in page layout, design and editing during Monday deadlines

Ensure all opinion content is posted to the Nevada Sagebrush website in a timely manner

Required Qualifications

Candidate must be a student of the University of Nevada, Reno.

Candidate must maintain a 2.00 GPA and be enrolled in at least 15 credits

Candidate should have experience with AP style, strong voice when writing, and work well under deadline.

Candidate should be familiar with current Sagebrush work (articles, multimedia, social media)

Candidate should have experience writing headlines, or experience with or knowledge of SEO and the elements of a good headline.

Candidate should have experience writing copy for social media, especially Facebook and Twitter

Preferred Qualifications

Candidate has experience with Adbe Creative Cloud (especially InDesign)

Candidate has experience with multimedia programs (Premiere Pro, Audition, After Effects)

Schedule

6 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 sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment / s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at.

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

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 – (optional)

Sample Clips - (required) All applicants must submit 3-5 clips with their application. Clips must be work samples and 1000 words or less. Argumentative essays will be accepted.

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

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 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (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 visit the University’s website.

University of Nevada, Reno