Oregon State University is hiring: Orange Media Network (OMN) Reporter 2024-2025

Orange Media Network (OMN) Reporter 2024-2025

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

• 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
• 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
• Covers 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

• 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
• 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

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Full start: Sept. 9, 2024 through the academic year

Pay Rate: $56 for standard stories, 500+ words, 3+ sources/perspectives

Posting Number: P11022SE

Number of Vacancies: 15

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 09/08/2024

Anticipated Appointment End Date: 05/31/2025

Closing Date: 01/17/2025

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

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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