Assistant - Sports

The Assistant-Sports offers occasional writing and reporting assignments such as season previews, game coverage and short features for high school sports across Long Island. This is a part time position that requires flexibility to work nights and weekends. Essential Duties & Functions Compile high school sports scores, highlights and statistics on tight deadlines for print and online publication. Occasional writing and reporting assignments such as season previews, game coverage and short features. Essential Job Knowledge & Skills Bachelors degree in Journalism or related required Some knowledge of sports preferred Excellent verbal and written communication required Attention to and accuracy with details Must have a drivers license in good standing and a car to travel to/from various locations across Long Island. Ability to work a flexible and varied schedule to include nights and weekends. Physical Requirements Must have a drivers license in good standing and a car to travel to/from various locations across Long Island. Compensation This position is represented by the Graphics Communication Conference, IBT. The hourly rate for this role is $22.46. Newsday Media Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and incumbents are selected, placed, trained, compensated and promoted without regard to actual or perceived sex, race, color, age, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partner status, military/veteran status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, religion or religious creed, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, Newsday Media Group provides a reasonable accommodation for applicants/incumbents with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation. Newsday Media Group is one of the nation’s most dynamic media organizations, serving Long Island through its portfolio of video, mobile, digital, print products and live events. With 19 Pulitzer Prizes, numerous NY Emmy awards, and many other esteemed honors for outstanding journalism, Newsday is evolving from a traditional newspaper into a cutting-edge multimedia content generating machine. The trusted brand is read by four out of 10 Long Island adults each week. With strong, local, gutsy journalism and deep dive investigations which are important to all Long Islanders, Newsday continues to be Your Eye on LI. Newsday Live events provide experiences and conversations relevant to life on Long Island. For businesses, Newsday’s custom content studio Brand 360 offers strategic marketing programs that leverage the strength of the Newsday brands, as well as our full portfolio of cross-platform products.

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