Writer for Maryland HS Sports Site
Rivals.com
UMBCworks ID#: 9230717 (login to UMBCworks via the Services tab in myUMBC)
Description: The Rivals.com network is searching for a publisher for MDHigh.com which is responsible for covering high school athletics in the state of Maryland.
Rivals.com offers a unique opportunity to work in the competitive world of sports news while providing valuable real-world experience through interviewing, local team and game coverage, and developing contacts through networking.
Candidates should be journalism or communications majors and have an interest in sports. This is not an internship. You will be paid for your work. Details about compensation will be discussed during the interview process.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Commitment to posting a minimum of one feature article per day
• Message board discussion with community fans visiting the site
• Providing team, player, and recruiting coverage
Additional Qualifications
• Major in journalism or communications
• A basic knowledge of HTML
• Written and oral communications skills
• Self-motivation
• Ability to develop and cultivate working relationships