NEWS ASSISTANT (Sports)

Assists the News/Sports Department as needed to include making calls, pulling files, writing briefs, filing stories, research, etc. May be assigned to assist a specific desk as needs require. Assists department with all other duties as assigned by department editors and staff.
REQUIREMENTS
High school graduate or the equivalent is required. Some college, pursuing a degree in Journalism is highly desirable. Must possess excellent typing and telephone skills with proficiency in PC functions, computers and word processing software. Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish are desirable.Regular hours for this position are 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight / 1:00 a.m. (as needed), however ability to work variable schedules based on department needs is desirable.