Orange Media Network (OMN) Baro Campus Editor 2024-2025

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: 2 days ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 31 May 2025

Position Details
Position Information


Job Title Orange Media Network (OMN) Baro Campus Editor 2024-2025
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 two part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Baro Campus Editor positions for the Orange Media Network (OMN) at Oregon State University (OSU).
The Campus Editor is responsible for collaborating with the editor-in-chief of The Daily Barometer to coordinate and produce campus-related content for the print publication and various online platforms including dailybarometer.com.
Position Duties
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for curating, pitching, editing, assigning and reporting for The Daily Barometer, both in print and online, in a timely manner (stories will include investigations, cover stories, hard news, breaking news and relevant feature stories).
  • Ensure that all students who submit articles, photos, podcasts, and video receive coaching and feedback prior to publishing, so they can learn and improve
  • Plan and hold weekly cohort meetings to assign tasks and oversee other activity as needed
  • Assist in completing print editions by deadline
  • Be available for flexible hours, including nights, weekends and academic breaks
  • Post daily to The Daily Barometer social media accounts, under the direction of the EIC and Marketing
  • Assist the EIC in hiring, supervising and managing a team
  • Act in a professional manner at all times
  • 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 (Basescamp, Discord, etc.)
  • Work 20 regular in-office hours each week for Orange Media Network, at least half of these hours should be during regular business hours (8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday). Hours may vary during different stages of the term
  • 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
  • Knowledgeable in newsgathering, news values and fact-checking strategies
  • Willing to learn AP Style and work within the SPJ Code of Ethics
  • Willing to learn page design software
  • Is organized and reliable
  • Is a strong writer, communicator and comfortable with public speaking
  • Is experienced with coaching and with giving and receiving feedback
  • Able to remain professional and calm when working with difficult individuals and situations
  • Is knowledgeable and experienced in building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and partners
  • Served as a member of paid OMN staff for at least 6 months – or – as a volunteer OMN staff for at least 12 months or equivalent
  • Must complete all elements of the On-Boarding Curriculum before beginning role
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • Had been a paid member of staff of the cohort for at least one term
  • Had prior attendance and participation in OMN Training Camp
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
The Campus Editor employment dates:‬‬
  • Full Start: Sept. 9, 2024 to June 15, 2025


Pay Rate:
  • Full Start: 20 hours per week, $1,316 per month

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P11025SE
Number of Vacancies 2
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/09/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/15/2025
Posting Date 05/02/2024
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 05/31/2025
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:
• Resume
• Cover Letter
For additional information please contact: Jennifer Moody at [email protected]
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.

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