Orange Media Network (OMN) Reporter 2024-2025

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: 9 days ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 31 May 2025

Position Details
Position Information


Job Title Orange Media Network (OMN) Reporter 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 multiple part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Reporter positions for the Orange Media Network (OMN) at Oregon State University (OSU).
The 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.
Position Duties
Print Contributor/Reporter/Multimedia Reporter Responsibilities
  • Pitches, accepts as assigned 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 least 500 words
  • Remains objective and provides fair and accurate coverage
  • Meets deadlines as assigned
  • 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.)
  • Proactively communicates work status with editor(s)
  • 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
  • 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
Full start: Sept. 9, 2024 through the academic year
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Pay Rate: $56 for standard stories, 500+ words, 3+ sources/perspectives

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P11022SE
Number of Vacancies 15
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/08/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date 05/31/2025
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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