Central Oregon Community College
Broadside - Editor-in-Chief *Student Position Only*
Central Oregon Community College, Bend, Oregon, United States, 97707
Position Details
Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.Position Title:
Broadside - Editor-in-Chief *Student Position Only*
Classification Title:
Temporary PT Hourly
Hourly rate, Stipend, or Load Unit:
$700/month
Close Date:
Position Type/Employee Class:
Student Position
Instructor Status:
Not applicable
Overtime Eligible:
Non-Exempt
FLSA Status:
Campus Location:
Bend
Primary Purpose:
To oversee the student journalists of The Broadside student news department, their editorial projects and assignments. Develop editorial strategy of the publication.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProjects and Assignments
Oversee student editors; provide tools, resources, information and support to ensure completed, organized publication.
Meet regularly with the News/Opinion Editor and Engagement Editor to coordinate on upcoming assignments, coverage, issues and opportunities.
Guide the strategy of the publication, including type of content to publish, publishing times and formats and topic areas to cover.
Conduct weekly staff meetings including at minimum a meeting to take place during the time of J-215 Publications Lab.
Oversee News/Opinion Editor and Engagement Editor as they manage contributions for student freelance writers and photographers; share content on digital and social media platforms and promote and market The Broadside to broad audience.
Coordinate design, format and publication of any special print editions.
Create content, including news, opinion and photography, as needed on an occasional basis.
Assign the duties of vacant positions and fill in as necessary.
General Office Duties
Act as the face and voice of The Broadside on campus, including as a spokesperson or representative of the organization when necessary.
Under the direction of the Advisor for Student Media, oversee The Broadside program budget and ensure the organization stays on budget each term.
Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesIndividuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform these essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.
Knowledge of the field of journalism, especially in an online news environment, and regular consumer of news from various sources.
Ability to observe, direct and oversee student editors and reporters.
Skill as a self-starter, able to work independently while also being receptive to guidance and feedback from others.
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.
Ability to display strong news judgment and perform under occasional deadline pressure in a newsroom environment.
Skill in problem-solving, multi-tasking, organization 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 from different cultural backgrounds and other aspects of human diversity.
Willingness and ability to travel to off-site locations and branch campus, as required.
Ergonomic RequirementsWork hours are determined by the supervisor and vary based on business needs and locations. Position assignments may be assigned an alternate schedule to service the campus needs. Work is performed typically indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature. Requires the ability to sit or stand at workstation for extended periods. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms. Requires near visual acuity to read written materials, write and read computer screens. Requires sufficient hearing and speech ability, for ordinary telephonic conversations. Occasional lifting up to 25lbs. All individuals are required to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Minimum Requirements
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. The editor-in-chief must have completed J216 and J217 or the equivalent. The institution may waive this requirement for the editor-in-chief if the student is co-enrolled in the J216 or J217 class. Approval from both supervisors is required for this exception.
Demonstrated leadership experience such as serving as a manager, captain or team leader in a professional school, work or organization environment.
Experience with AP Style as it applies to journalistic writing and publication.
Experience with online tools and platforms including website content management systems.
Experience with editing online social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat.
Experience with or training on Google Sheets for content planning.
Preferred Qualifications
Access to reliable transportation to commute for assignments, events or meetings that may take place on or off campus or at campuses in Bend, Prineville, La Pine, Madras or Redmond.
Experience with retouch, resize and enhance images as needed using Photoshop or other photography software.
Experience with Back-end website capabilities, such as HTML coding.
Experience with graphic design.
Experience with WordPress content management system.
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
EEO StatementThe goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211.
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.
In support of COCC’s EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.
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Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.Position Title:
Broadside - Editor-in-Chief *Student Position Only*
Classification Title:
Temporary PT Hourly
Hourly rate, Stipend, or Load Unit:
$700/month
Close Date:
Position Type/Employee Class:
Student Position
Instructor Status:
Not applicable
Overtime Eligible:
Non-Exempt
FLSA Status:
Campus Location:
Bend
Primary Purpose:
To oversee the student journalists of The Broadside student news department, their editorial projects and assignments. Develop editorial strategy of the publication.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProjects and Assignments
Oversee student editors; provide tools, resources, information and support to ensure completed, organized publication.
Meet regularly with the News/Opinion Editor and Engagement Editor to coordinate on upcoming assignments, coverage, issues and opportunities.
Guide the strategy of the publication, including type of content to publish, publishing times and formats and topic areas to cover.
Conduct weekly staff meetings including at minimum a meeting to take place during the time of J-215 Publications Lab.
Oversee News/Opinion Editor and Engagement Editor as they manage contributions for student freelance writers and photographers; share content on digital and social media platforms and promote and market The Broadside to broad audience.
Coordinate design, format and publication of any special print editions.
Create content, including news, opinion and photography, as needed on an occasional basis.
Assign the duties of vacant positions and fill in as necessary.
General Office Duties
Act as the face and voice of The Broadside on campus, including as a spokesperson or representative of the organization when necessary.
Under the direction of the Advisor for Student Media, oversee The Broadside program budget and ensure the organization stays on budget each term.
Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesIndividuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform these essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.
Knowledge of the field of journalism, especially in an online news environment, and regular consumer of news from various sources.
Ability to observe, direct and oversee student editors and reporters.
Skill as a self-starter, able to work independently while also being receptive to guidance and feedback from others.
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.
Ability to display strong news judgment and perform under occasional deadline pressure in a newsroom environment.
Skill in problem-solving, multi-tasking, organization 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 from different cultural backgrounds and other aspects of human diversity.
Willingness and ability to travel to off-site locations and branch campus, as required.
Ergonomic RequirementsWork hours are determined by the supervisor and vary based on business needs and locations. Position assignments may be assigned an alternate schedule to service the campus needs. Work is performed typically indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature. Requires the ability to sit or stand at workstation for extended periods. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms. Requires near visual acuity to read written materials, write and read computer screens. Requires sufficient hearing and speech ability, for ordinary telephonic conversations. Occasional lifting up to 25lbs. All individuals are required to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Minimum Requirements
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. The editor-in-chief must have completed J216 and J217 or the equivalent. The institution may waive this requirement for the editor-in-chief if the student is co-enrolled in the J216 or J217 class. Approval from both supervisors is required for this exception.
Demonstrated leadership experience such as serving as a manager, captain or team leader in a professional school, work or organization environment.
Experience with AP Style as it applies to journalistic writing and publication.
Experience with online tools and platforms including website content management systems.
Experience with editing online social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat.
Experience with or training on Google Sheets for content planning.
Preferred Qualifications
Access to reliable transportation to commute for assignments, events or meetings that may take place on or off campus or at campuses in Bend, Prineville, La Pine, Madras or Redmond.
Experience with retouch, resize and enhance images as needed using Photoshop or other photography software.
Experience with Back-end website capabilities, such as HTML coding.
Experience with graphic design.
Experience with WordPress content management system.
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
EEO StatementThe goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211.
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.
In support of COCC’s EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.
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