Job details
Job type part-time
Full job description
This recruitment will be used to fill ten student unit pay (a maximum of 20 hours per week) columnist positions for the orange media network at oregon state university (osu).
The columnist is responsible for pitching, researching and writing columns for the weekly print issues of the daily barometer or the three regular print issues of damchicThe columnist also produces online content as required by the editor-in-chief of the barometer, damchic and beaver’s digest publications.
The columnists are held to the highest ethical and professional standards and practicesThe columnist builds others up through mentoring, coaching and supporting.
The columnist follows omn policies and procedures while advancing orange media network’s reputation for excellence as a welcoming, engaging and inclusive organization.
The columnist employment dates are as follows:
Onboarding: on-boarding to occur remotelyLink to all modules to be sent to you by your adviser on september 1, 2021.
Full start: tbd due to continuous hiring
Pay rate:
Onboarding: tbd
Full start: $40.50 per column
Note: all positions and hours remain contingent on funding availability for the 2021-2022 academic year position duties responsibilities:
Pitches column ideas that have news values for the osu community
Conducts research and necessary interviews to produce columns that are accurate, between 500-800 words, with at least three appropriate sources including interviews, demonstrate clear news values, and have a clear stance/opinion
Proofreads column and ensures written material is edited for grammar, punctuation, ap style and accuracy
Remains objective and provides fair and accurate coverage
Participates in readouts with editors to make any necessary revisions in style or content
Communicates any errors and corrections to editor-in-chief
Pursues news in a timely fashion
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
Ensure you are using, checking and responding to basecamp for project management
Grow audience engagement
Work to ensure that omn program content is current, relevant, and consistent with omn’s mission, vision, and policies
Ensure that you complete all omn surveys and meet all deadlines
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
Notify adviser immediately should any ethical, legal, personnel or controversial problems occur.
Leadership
Be accountable to your position descriptions and expectations, and publicly acknowledge and celebrate accomplishment and growth at all levels of the organization
Be an enthusiastic leader and representative of omn
Lead and coach others to be their best
Work to create an inclusive and welcoming culture of celebration and perseverance
Ensure designs and content are centered on equitable representation and inclusion, with attention to impact on historically underrepresented and marginalized communities and constituencies
Attendance must be reliable and punctual
Policies and procedures
Follow all omn policies and procedures and hold all staff and volunteers to all omn policies and procedures
Be a collaborator with fellow omn leaders in the shared use of facilities and equipment
Be good stewards of omn resources by ensuring that omn equipment is only used for omn work
Alert professional staff immediately on issues with equipment
Minimum qualifications employment eligibility requirements (http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements) additional required qualifications
Is knowledgeable in news gathering and fact checking strategies
Is knowledgeable in associated press (ap) style or willing to learn ap style
Is knowledgeable of the spj code of ethics
Able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends
Able to meet deadlines
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
Is adaptable to a changing environmentDue to ongoing covid-19 response needs, some responsibilities in this position description may need to be adjusted to comply with evolving health and safety expectations that are unknown at the time of this postingExamples may include: studio and other facility use, social distancing requirements, and the need to conduct work remotely or on-site.
Must complete all elements on on-boarding curriculum
Preferred (special) qualifications working conditions / work schedule anticipated hours per week: 15 hours posting number p07350se
Number of vacancies 10
Anticipated appointment begin date 09/01/2021
Anticipated appointment end date 05/31/2022
Posting date 04/29/2021
Full consideration date 04/30/2021
Closing date 04/30/2022
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:
A resume/vita;
A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
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 doWe 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.
Note: all job offers are contingent upon human resources final approval.
