Liberty University

News Writer

Lynchburg, VA · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 24 days ago

ResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingMicrosoft Office

About the role

This position will operate under direct supervision of the Senior Managing Editor of Liberty News, ensuring a focused and coordinated approach to storytelling and comprehensive news coverage.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.
Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.

Able to take assignments, pursue leads, field interviews, analyze and verify relevant facts and information and write compelling interest stories.
Create original written content for LU News, all Liberty owned websites, and the Liberty Journal magazine.
Keep and maintain a regular schedule for beat reporting that builds professional rapport with deans, faculty, and administrators.
The News Writer will be tasked with relevant beat reporting, enabling them to develop a deeper and more knowledgeable understanding of various facets of Liberty University life.

Bachelors degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite and quick learner of Liberty systems and online tools.
Must have maintain etiquette and have the ability to adapt to changing environment.
Good telephone etiquette, writing proficiency, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.
Use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position.
Proof of a valid Virginia driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.
Must be able to write clean copy that is factually and grammatically correct following all formatting guidelines.
Must be able to work independently in the office and in the field without strict oversight or supervision and in a expeditious manner charging towards a deadline.
Education and Experience

In addition to a relevant Bachelors degree, 2 years' experience as a news writer or journalist.
Significant experience in a writing-related field that involves reporting, copy editing, and storytelling.
Proficient with Liberty proprietary systems and software.
Communication and Comprehension
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
Strong organizational skills.
Computer and scheduling skills.

All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and pri

The primary responsibility of the News Writer is to take initiative in uncovering compelling and pertinent stories from students, faculty and key administrators that effectively promote Liberty's mission and programming to internal and external audiences.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law.

This listing is sourced directly from Liberty University's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.