Position Description:
Within the Sports Information Office for Ryerson Athletics and Recreation, you will work closely with the Sports Information Coordinator to ensure the execution of sports information requirements for Ryerson varsity teams.
Specific Sport Information Assistant/Writer duties include:
• Write game previews and recaps of selected varsity home games
• Assist with the writing and production of the RamPages weekly release
• Assist with the production of game day programs
• Update sport statistics on a weekly basis
• May also be assigned other duties as required to assist with completion of special projects/events within Sports and Recreation
Required Qualifications:
• Full-time Ryerson University student, Work-study eligible
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Previous writing or journalism experience required
• Solid organizational skills
• Strong knowledge of word processing and spread sheet software (i.e. Word, Excel) desktop publishing (Illustrator)
• Strong knowledge of sports including rules of the game, statistical information and sport specific vocabulary
• Detailed oriented with an aptitude for statistics
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Available to work evenings and weekends
SPECIAL NOTE: Writing portfolio or samples required with application
Compensation: $10.75/hr
Work Hours: 10-15 hours/week
Start Date: August 2009
End Date: March 2010
Number of Positions: 1
To apply, please e-mail a cover letter, resume and writing samples to:
Jim McLarty, Sports Information Coordinator
Ryerson Athletics and Recreation
gorams@ryerson.ca
