Staff Writer for Insight Magazine (Student Role)

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); Reno (NV); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a Staff Writer for Insight Magazine to produce written content for the print magazine and website. The role involves creating 2-3 articles per volume and coordinating with the Copy Editor to refine work, while meeting weekly deadlines.

This student employee position offers hourly pay of $12, with 6 hours per week and a requirement to submit two writing samples in one document.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Google Docs and Google Drive.
• Knowledge of AP citation style.
• Diverse writing and reading experience.
• Creative writing for various pieces.
• Organized, communicative, and collaborative.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Commitment to ethical and leadership development of students.

Responsibilities

• Create textual content for Insight’s print magazine and website.
• Revise written articles based on feedback from the Copy Editor and/or EIC.
• Mitigate spelling and grammatical errors found in drafts with the help of the Copy Editor.
• Adhere to strict deadlines.
• Attend weekly staff meetings.
• Distribute Insight Magazines.

Skills

Writing

Editing

AP Citation Style

Creative writing

Diverse writing experience

Time management

Deadline adherence

Collaboration

Tools

Google Docs

Google Drive

Job description

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a Staff Writer for Insight Magazine to produce written content for the print magazine and website. The role involves creating 2-3 articles per volume and coordinating with the Copy Editor to refine work, while meeting weekly deadlines.

This student employee position offers hourly pay of $12, with 6 hours per week and a requirement to submit two writing samples in one document.