Broadside Photographer (Part Time, Temporary Hourly, Non-Benefited) Job at Centr

Position Details

Position Title: Broadside Photographer (Part Time, Temporary Hourly, Non-Benefited)

Classification Title: T2

Hourly rate, Stipend, or Load Unit: $350/month paid via stipend

Position Type/Employee Class: Temporary PT Hourly

Instructor Status: Not applicable

Overtime Eligible: Non-Exempt

Campus Location: Bend

Primary Purpose: To enhance The Broadside news organization content by creating original high-quality digital images for The Broadside’s website, social media platforms and in special print editions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete 2-3 photo assignments for accompanying stories and one standalone photo gallery, or some combination of assignments and galleries of a similar amount per week for The Broadside’s website, social media channels and occasional print editions; assignments include primarily high-quality digital photographs and occasional video.
• Work collaboratively with student reporters to ensure visual content is created for accompanying stories.
• Maintain flexibility to accommodate various schedules, appointments and other time constraints that come up through the course of reporting for an assignment.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.
• Be an advocate for the role and efforts of The Broadside on and off campus and display professional and respectful conduct when acting as a representative of the publication.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the field of journalism, especially in an online news environment, and familiarity consuming news from various sources.
• Technical knowledge of editing and photo equipment. Experience editing photos and videos.
• Ability to write and self-edit photo captions using conventions of AP Style.
• 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 news production.
• Skill in problem-solving, multi-tasking, 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.

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.
• Experience with retouch, resize and enhance images as needed using Photoshop or other photography software.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Experience with or training on Google Sheets for content planning.
• Experience with or training on AP Style as it applies to journalistic writing and publication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Access to reliable transportation to commute to and from assignments that may take place on or off campus or at campuses in Bend, Prineville, Madras or Redmond.
• Current demonstrated experience with AP Style as it applies to journalistic writing and publication.
• Experience with graphic design.
• Experience with WordPress content management system.

EEO Statement

The 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.

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.