SPORTS WRITER I Job Details Job Location EIMG N Dyersville Commercial - Dyersville, IA Position Type Part Time Education Level High School Travel Percentage Road Warrior Job Category Media - Journalism - Newspaper Description We have a part-time sports writer position available with Woodward Community Media newspapers based out of Dyersville, Iowa. Our sports writers cover local and area sports events, take photos, collect information and write the stories our subscribers look forward to reading. The qualified candidate must be able to work up to 15 hours per week and be available after 3 p.m. with occasional weekend work. Part-time benefits include competitive wage, employee stock ownership and 401(k) retirement plans. Qualifications Successful sports writer qualifications: + high school diploma or equivalent, + basic understanding of most sports, + comfortable meeting and interviewing new people, + familiar with technology (mobile devices, common computer programs, Internet), + excellent command of the English language, + propensity for accuracy, + accuracy and ability to meet deadlines, + and valid driver’s license. Experience with page design software, editing, headline writing and interviewing desired.