Job Posting for Orange Media Network (OMN) Columnist 2024-2025 at Oregon State University

Orange Media Network (OMN) Columnist 2024-2025

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

Cover Letter
Resume

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.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title

Orange Media Network (OMN) Columnist 2024-2025

Appointment Type

Student Employee

Job Location

Corvallis

Position Appointment Percent

100

Appointment Basis

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) Columnist positions for the Orange Media Network (OMN) at Oregon State University (OSU).

The Columnist is responsible for pitching, researching and writing columns for the print and/or online issues of The Daily Barometer or OMN magazines.

Position Duties

Columnist Responsibilities

Pitches, researches and produces columns that have news values for the OSU community.
Produces columns of between 500-800 words, with at least three appropriate sources including interviews, demonstrate clear news values and have a clear stance/opinion
Meets deadlines as assigned
Participates in readouts with editors to make any necessary revisions in style or content
Suggests photo and/or video coverage to enhance column presentation online
Shares stories on social media to reach audience
Attends all staff meetings as required by editor-in-chief
Act in a professional manner at all times and create and maintain collegial working relationships with fellow student leaders, organization members, sources, stakeholders, partners, collaborators and the community
Other duties as assigned by the adviser

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.)
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 content is 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 in news gathering and fact checking strategies
Is willing to learn AP style and work within the SPJ Code of Ethics
Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and academic breaks
Is a strong, communicator and comfortable with public speaking
Is organized and reliable
Is comfortable giving and receiving feedback
Able to remain professional and calm when working with difficult individuals and situations
Must complete all elements on On-Boarding Curriculum

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Pay Rate:

Full Start: $56 per column

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

P11021SE

Number of Vacancies

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

09/08/2024

Anticipated Appointment End Date

05/31/2025

Posting Date

05/01/2024

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date

05/01/2025

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:

Cover Letter
Resume

For additional information please contact: Jennifer Moody at jennifer.moody@oregonstate.edu

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

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