Position Details
- Report and write two stories per week for The Broadside. Stories are to be presented to and/or assigned by the News/Opinion Editor or Editor-in-Chief and are not self-assigned without approval.
- Conduct interviews of students, staff, faculty, local officials and spokespeople and members of the public in an effort to inform, educate and entertain readers of The Broadside.
- Select and pursue stories with The Broadside’s key target audiences in mind, thinking beyond what Bend students are interested in overall and instead pursuing stories that speak to the specific interests, wants and needs of students, staff and faculty in Bend, Redmond, La Pine and Madras as identified and constantly evaluated by The Broadside.
- Be an advocate for the role and efforts of The Broadside on and off campus and display professional and respectful conduct when acting as a representative of the publication.
- Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.
- Knowledge of the field of journalism, especially in an online news environment, and familiar with consuming news from various sources.
- Write and self-edit using conventions of AP Style.
- Skill in the operation of modern office equipment, software systems and standard office equipment, internet searches, Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and systems or software unique to the assigned area.
- Skill in problem-solving, multi-tasking, and time management.
- Ability to communicate effectively with public, COCC staff, students, third party service providers, and others.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using English language with or without the use of auxiliary aids or an interpreter.
- Ability to develop cooperative working relationships with people, including news sources, from different cultural backgrounds and other aspects of human diversity.
- Willingness and ability to travel to off-site locations and branch campus, as required.
- Currently enrolled at Central Oregon Community College in at least 6 credits and registered for J-215: Publications Lab (1 credit) each quarter while employed with The Broadside.
- Experience with and or training on AP Style as it applies to journalistic writing and publication.
- Experience and or training on Google Sheets for content planning.
- Demonstrated knowledge of online tools and platforms including website content management systems.
- Experience with online social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat.
- Access to reliable transportation to commute to and from assignments that may take place on or off campus or at campuses in La Pine, Madras or Redmond.
- Current demonstrated experience with AP Style as it applies to journalistic writing and publication.
- Experience with WordPress content management system.
This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3.