Orange Media Network (Omn) Print Contributor/Reporter 2023 - 2024

Position Details
Position Information
Job Title
Orange Media Network (OMN) Print Contributor/Reporter 2023 - 2024
Appointment Type
Student Employee
Job Location
Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent
100
Appointment Basis
12
Pay Method
Hourly
Pay Period
16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date
Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate
$14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate
$21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill 15 part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week) Print Contributor/Reporter positions for the Orange Media Network (OMN) at Oregon State University (OSU).
The Print Contributor/Reporter/Multimedia Reporter is responsible for pitching, researching, and writing/creating multimedia stories for The Daily Barometer, Beaver's Digest, or DAMchic, including print and online, as required by the editor-in-chief of the publications.
Pay Rate: Story and multimedia assignments follow a schedule:

• $12 for listicles (fewer than 200 words, no interviews)
• $32 for briefs (200-400 words, 1-2 sources/perspectives)
• $56 for standard stories, 400+ words, 3+ sources/perspectives

NOTE: All positions and hours remain contingent on funding availability for the 2023-2024 academic year
Position Duties
Responsibilities:

• Print Contributor/Reporter/Multimedia Reporter Responsibilities
• Pitches, accepts and develops story ideas that have news value for the OSU community
• Conducts research and necessary interviews to produce full stories with relevant sources of at least400 words
• Remains objective and provides fair and accurate coverage
• Participates in readouts with editors to make any necessary revisions in style or content
• Pursues news in a timely fashion
• Suggests photo and/or video coverage to enhance story presentation online
• Shares stories on social media to reach audience
• Cover breaking news as needed
• Attends all staff and team meetings as required by editor(s)-in-chief
• Able to act as mentors to new hires
• Other duties as assigned

Communication

• Respond to emails, messages, team chats and phone calls the same day, professionally representing OMN
• Ensure you are using, checking and responding to project management platform (Basecamp, Discord, etc.)
• Notify adviser immediately should any ethical, legal, personnel or controversial problems occur

Leadership

• Follow all OMN policies and procedures
• Act professionally at all times
• Ensure designs and content are centered on equitable representation and inclusion, with attention to impact on historically underrepresented and marginalized communities and constituencies

Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
  • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
  • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
  • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
  • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
  • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
Qualifications:

• Is knowledgeable of or willing to learn news gathering and fact checking strategies
• Willing to learn AP style and work within the SPJ Code of Ethics
• Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and academic breaks
• Able to meet deadlines
• Is a strong writer, communicator and comfortable with public speaking
• Is organized and reliable
• Is experienced with giving and receiving feedback
• Able to remain professional and calm when working with difficult individuals and situations
• Must complete all elements of onboarding curriculum

Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P09842SE
Number of Vacancies
15
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
05/16/2023
Anticipated Appointment End Date
05/31/2024
Posting Date
05/01/2023
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date
06/01/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A Resume
• A Cover Letter

For additional information please contact: Jennifer Moody at jennifer.moody@oregonstate.edu
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.